Central America 2020 – Franchise & Distribution - Legal Marketplace Analysis

Most Highly Regarded

• Ruby Asturias – EY Law, Guatemala City
• Francisco José Castillo-Love – Aguilar Castillo Love, Guatemala City

Costa Rica

Rolando García M at Arias ranks highly among peers thanks to his “foremost expertise on distribution matters”.
Vicente Lines impresses market sources with the first-rate counsel he delivers to international clients looking to establish operations into Central America.

At Facio y Cañas, Ignacio Monge is singled out by market commentators for his tremendous knowledge of franchising and distribution law.

Guatemala

Ruby Asturias of EY Law receives plaudits for her distinguished career spanning more than two decades. She is a go-to lawyer for the full gamut of franchising issues.

At Aguilar Castillo Love, Francisco José Castillo-Love is highly esteemed for the depth of his knowledge of franchise law, which he has acquired over the course of an illustrious 50-year career.

Marcos Ibargüen Segovia of QIL+4 Abogados enjoys praise for his strong understanding of business law, which he applies to franchise and distribution negotiations and agreements.

Honduras

The “excellent” José Rafael Rivera Ferrari at Consortium Legal is highlighted for his “top-notch service and in-depth understanding of franchise law”.

Ricardo Mejia at Bufete Mejia & Asociados is looked upon with enormous favour by sources for his expert handling of franchise agreements and related contentious proceedings.

Panama

José Agustín Preciado Miro of Fábrega Molino applies an encyclopaedic understanding of corporate law and environmental legislation to franchising matters.