whoswholegal - Analysis - Central America 2020 – Dispute Resolution

Ashanti Arthurs Martin of Balderamos Arthurs comes highly recommended for her deep expertise handling labour and real estate disputes, as well as asset recovery proceedings.

Costa Rica

At Batalla, Róger Guevara enjoys a stellar reputation for his work in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. He has experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil liability claims.
Alejandro Batalla is renowned for his considerable experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to administrative, restructuring and transactional disputes.

Lawgical’s Alejandro Pignataro is a well-established litigator with an excellent reputation handling contentious matters related to asset recovery.

Víctor Garita at Arias is an excellent litigator and receives high praise for his vast experience and flair for handling complex commercial disputes.

Independent arbitrator Rodrigo Oreamuno is “highly experienced” when it comes to sophisticated commercial and investment arbitration proceedings.

At Dentons Muñoz, Roy Herrera is highlighted as a top-tier litigator by peers and clients alike, who are impressed by his effective negotiation skills and multi-jurisdictional experience.

Zurcher, Odio & Raven’s Jonatán Picado is hailed by peers “as very practical, extremely pragmatic and great to work with, particularly in a transnational setting”.

Founding partner at Hulbert Volio Montero, Andrea Hulbert enjoys a “great reputation” and is revered for her profound expertise in complex commercial and civil disputes.

Alberto Fernández Lopez at BTA Legal continues to impress clients and peers alike with his vast experience and knowledge of disputes and claims arising from the construction sector.

At Consortium Legal – Costa Rica, Rolando Laclé Zúñiga ranks prominently among peers for his expert handling of commercial litigation and high-value corporate transactions.

Dominican Republic

At Medina Garrigó Abogados, Jesús Francos Rodríguez wins praise among market sources who celebrate his “deep knowledge” and combination of legal and commercial expertise.
Fabiola Medina Garnes is highlighted for her superb work assisting clients in administrative and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Aimee Prieto at Prieto Cabrera & Asociados impresses with her top-tier handling of commercial litigation and related asset recovery proceedings.

Rosa (Lisa) Diaz at Jiménez Cruz Peña is looked upon with enormous favour by peers for her remarkable ability in civil and administrative proceedings, as well as international arbitration.

El Salvador

Humberto Sáenz Marinero at Sáenz & Asociados is highlighted for his wealth of experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator in disputes relating to corporate affairs and intellectual property.
Mario Enrique Sáenz is “well recognised for his work” and for his breadth of knowledge in antitrust and intellectual property disputes.

BLP’s Ricardo Cevallos receives widespread recognition for his first-rate representation of clients in high-value commercial litigation proceedings.

Guatemala

Consortium Legal’s Alvaro Rodrigo Castellanos Howell is described as a “big player” in dispute resolution who stands out for his three decades of experience advising clients in arbitration proceedings involving banking and mergers and acquisitions.

Mario Archila at Arias is a top-rated practitioner for contentious issues, and gains widespread plaudits for his experience in real estate and intellectual property disputes.

Honduras

Consortium Legal’s Ulises Mejía León Gómez is held in high esteem by sources who praise his in-depth knowledge of contract disputes, particularly in the telecommunications, insurance and construction sectors.

Fanny Rodríguez at Arias garners high praise from peers for her excellent work handling disputes, and is recognised for her extensive administrative and constitutional knowledge.

Nicaragua

Luz Marina Espinoza Ruiz at Alvarado y Asociados is a distinguished name in the Nicaraguan market, recognised for her considerable experience working on a broad spectrum of labour-related disputes.

Central Law’s Soraya Montoya Herrera is highly regarded among market commentators for her impressive practice which sees her advise both domestic and international clients on complex commercial litigation.

Panama

José Carrizo at Morgan & Morgan possesses an excellent reputation for his distinguished practice and his wide-ranging expertise in complex dispute resolution.
Luis Vallarino is commended for his wealth of knowledge in areas such as energy, telecommunications and banking and finance disputes.

At Alemán Cordero Galindo & Lee, Eduardo Gomez A is a “great attorney”, touted by market sources as “very talented and capable“ when handling arbitration proceedings involving banking and finance, and mergers and acquisitions.
Founding partner Jorge Federico Lee is highlighted for his significant experience handling complex labour litigation. His expertise extends to real estate, antitrust and capital markets.

MDU Legal’s David Mizrachi Fidanque is well thought of among peers thanks to his tremendous understanding of complex commercial disputes and transnational litigation.

Isabel Cristina López at Lovill, ranks highly among clients and peers for her impressive negotiation skills and first-class work in international and domestic arbitration.

Fábrega Molino’s Jorge Molina Mendoza is a top-tier litigator who offers clients over 20 years’ experience in antitrust, insurance intellectual property disputes.

Evans Gonzalez Moreno at Evans Gonzalez Moreno & Associates is an “excellent litigator”, applauded for his outstanding work handling litigation across the infrastructure and energy sectors.

At Katz & Lopez, Esteban López Moreno continues to draw praise for his exceptional work in international and domestic arbitration. He has vast experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator.