Counsel for establishing, organizing and developing companies and commercial operations in Guatemala.
Legal counsel
Clear guidance for informed decisions
We advise companies, shareholders, directors and investors throughout the different stages of an organization, from incorporation and governance to contract negotiations, restructurings and commercial transactions. Our work is focused on giving every business decision a clear legal structure aligned with the client's objectives.
We combine legal analysis with the client's operational and commercial needs. Before documenting a transaction, we assess risks, responsibilities and available alternatives, with particular attention to dispute prevention and ongoing corporate compliance.
A company needs clear rules at incorporation and throughout its operations. We advise on legal structure, shareholder arrangements, corporate decisions, representative authority and the organization of meetings and management bodies. Before recommending documents or structural changes, we consider commercial objectives and how the business actually works.
Ongoing corporate counsel helps maintain records, resolutions, powers of attorney and other documentation. It also provides a framework for changes in ownership, new business lines, reorganizations or investment decisions. We work with company leadership and, where appropriate, accounting and finance teams so that legal execution matches the intended operation.
Contracts, transactions and investment
We draft and review commercial contracts in light of the transaction, each party's responsibilities, payment terms, deadlines, warranties, confidentiality and dispute resolution. Matters can involve suppliers, customers, alliances, services, distribution and other commercial arrangements. Clear documentation helps align expectations before signature.
In an investment or acquisition, due diligence can reveal missing documents, commitments, contingencies and issues requiring further analysis. We support structuring, negotiation and closing within the agreed scope. For market entry, corporate work can be coordinated with immigration and investment advice. Where integrity risks arise, our compliance team can assess counterparties and appropriate controls.
Frequently asked questions
Can you support a company after incorporation?
Yes. We advise on corporate decisions, contracts, records, restructurings and recurring needs as the business evolves.
What do you review before a contract is signed?
We examine the transaction and available documents, identify material obligations and risks, and propose terms that reflect the agreed commercial arrangement.
Why perform due diligence for an investment?
It organizes the information provided, identifies questions needing answers and helps the parties address findings before proceeding or closing.
Do you advise foreign investors?
Yes. We can coordinate corporate and contractual structuring with relevant immigration and documentation needs for activities in Guatemala.
Speak with our team
Tell us about your legal matter.
We will review the context and explain the appropriate next step.
