Renato Juárez
Associate
Email
renato.juarez@legalsa.com
Languages
Spanish, English
Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution, Constitutional Law
Practice and Professional Life
Lawyer and Notary from the Rafael Landívar University, with more than two years of practice in criminal, constitutional and civil litigation. He has assisted local and foreign companies in conflict resolution, especially in matters of private action crimes.
Education
Bacherlor’s Degree in Legal and Social Sciences, Attorney and Notary, Rafael Landívar University
Memberships
The College of Attorneys and Notaries of Guatemala
Practice Areas
Arbitration
LEARN MORELEGALSA has a team of experts in arbitration with diverse backgrounds: arbitrators, litigators with ample experience representing claimants and respondents, expert advisors in international disputes, and academic coaches to winning teams at prestigious international moot court competitions.
Administrative Law
LEARN MORELEGALSA advises, assists and represents clients in government procurement and concessions, including preparation of bids and technical proposals for government tenders, review and negotiation of contractual terms, legal management of contracts and defense in related contentious administrative, civil and criminal proceedings.
Banking and Finance
LEARN MORELEGALSA provides comprehensive legal counsel and services to domestic and international banks and financial institutions. We represent borrowers, lenders and facilitators in all types of credit facilities, including syndicated loans, lease contracts, secured and unsecured loans and lines of credit.
Constitutional Law
LEARN MORELEGALSA advises and represents clients in strategic filing of writs of amparo and claims of constitutional violations, in relation to ongoing disputes.
Corporate / M&A
LEARN MORELEGALSA advises and assists clients on corporate, commercial, regulatory, tax, contractual and governance issues for new and established companies, both domestic and international, particularly in the sectors of banking and finance, food and beverage, call centers, maritime services, technology, telecommunications, energy and agroindustry.
Tax Law
LEARN MORELEGALSA advises, assists and represents clients in government procurement and concessions, including preparation of bids and technical proposals for government tenders, review and negotiation of contractual terms, legal management of contracts and defense in related contentious administrative, civil and criminal proceedings.
Real Estate
LEARN MORELEGALSA counsels developers and promoters, buyers and sellers, landlords and renters of commercial, residential and tourism real estate projects, and provides comprehensive legal services, including procurement of permits, drafting of contracts, registration of titles, negotiation of transactions and corporate and tax structuring.
Immigration Law
LEARN MORELEGALSA provides its clients with services and assistance related to the migration status of their employees and collaborators, both nationally and internationally, thus facilitating their stay in the country, whether for work, business, or any other type of regulated residence according to the Migration Code. This includes obtaining temporary and permanent visas and residencies, as well as support in immigration regulations.
Foreign Investment
LEARN MORELEGALSA provides comprehensive legal advice and assistance to foreign individuals and companies interested in investing in new business ventures in Guatemala, whether through affiliates, branches, acquisitions, joint ventures or new legal vehicles.
Estate Planning
LEARN MORELEGALSA advises clients on the design and execution of tax planning for all types of businesses and corporate transactions. We have developed a specialized estate planning practice which helps our clients to prepare for a smooth succession and transmission of family wealth through the design, structuring and execution of tax-efficient and enforceable legal structures, vehicles and protocols.
Intellectual Property and Technology
LEARN MORELEGALSA manages all types of intellectual property issues, whether contentious or non-contentious. Our team is amply experienced in strategic management of international IP portfolios; procurement, maintenance, enforcement, purchase, sale, licensing and franchising of trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs and domains; IP litigation against unfair competition, counterfeiting, piracy and other infringements on IP rights, including unregistered IP.
Privacy
LEARN MORELEGALSA advises clients on issues of privacy and confidentiality, including best practices, design and implementation of privacy policies, procedures and notices, drafting of non-disclosure agreements and clauses, consent forms for the use of personal data, and consent management for the processing, use and domestic or international transfer of personal data bases.
Dispute Resolution
LEARN MORELEGALSA has one of Guatemala’s larger and more experienced teams of highly – qualified specialists in dispute resolution. We are particularly effective in the management of highly complex, “bet the house” disputes, including civil, commercial and administrative litigation, arbitration, credit recovery, writs of amparo, extra – judicial negotiations and criminal proceedings.
Startups LEGALSA
LEARN MOREAt LEGALSA we have a division specialized in legal advice (mainly pro bono) for emerging ventures and new technology projects.