Administrative

Administrative law is all about successfully navigating the various government agencies and regulations in order to operate in some of the most lucrative industries in the region, such as mining, energy and telecommunications. Our firm has the level of expertise needed to apply for and obtain licenses, permits and other authorizations from administrative agencies in a timely manner, so that our clients can carry out their operations without unnecessary delays.  

The firm was integral in the privatization of the telecommunications industry in Guatemala, opening the market for companies to enter, many of which still are our important clients. 

Our unmatched expertise in energy law sets us apart from other law firms in the region, as we are the sole firm ranked in the highest band for Chambers & Partners in this practice area. We assist clients in a variety of matters in the energy sector, including but not limited to bidding processes, energy generation, distribution and purchasing, infrastructure development and project finance. We also advise on regulation and administrative proceedings.

A growing area of law under the purview of this practice group is environmental law and renewables, where the firm has extensive experience. We have assisted companies in wide spectrum of industries in performing environmental impact studies required by local agencies.