INDUSTRIES

Aeronautical

We advise both international and domestic commercial aviation companies, helping them in all matters related to local aviation compliance, implementation of operations in Central America, corporate, labor, regulatory compliance issues and we support them as representatives in their local operations. 

Our lawyers have advised important airlines in their entry to Guatemala helping them to structure their operation in the most efficient way according to their commercial strategies for the region. 

Our services include: 

  • Legal advice on regulatory and contractual issues.
  • Aircraft registration procedures.
  • Aircraft certification and registration.
  • Proceedings before the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics. 
  • Negotiations with airports and entities related to the commercial operation of aircraft.
  • Litigation related to the operation of airlines and aircraft. 
  • Registration of companies.
  • Local and international aeronautical contracts.
  • Aircraft, spare parts and engine leasing contracts.
  • Purchase and sale of aircraft.

Agribusiness

The agribusiness and agrochemical sector represents a very important part of the Guatemalan economy. Aware of this, we have specialized in serving agribusiness companies in all the specific facets that an operation in this category involves. 

We advise agribusiness companies in Guatemala on regulatory compliance, permits and licenses for their products, protection of their intellectual property assets and relations with their employees, customers and suppliers. 

We advise important companies within the agrochemical industry, making sure they comply with the current regulations that govern such a specialized industry, and from the legal perspective we collaborate to bring them closer to their strategic business goals. 

Among the specific services we provide to the agro-industrial area are 

  • Constitution of entities for the exploitation, distribution, commercialization and production of agro-industrial and agrochemical products. 
  • Protection of intellectual property assets (trademarks and patents) of agro-industrial and agro-chemical products. 
  • Sanitary licenses, food licenses and compliance with regulations related to agro-industrial and agro-chemical products. 
  • Legal structuring of customer and supplier relationships, marketing, distribution and bilateral agreements. 

Family Companies

Family companies have historically been an important engine of the Guatemalan economy. 

Because of their composition, family companies have unique dynamics and challenges different than those in other types of shareholder compositions. 

Recognizing the importance of the family business, in Bermejo & Bermejo we have created a specialized practice in advising and accompanying family companies in their development and generational transition and permanence. 

Our lawyers are members of various boards of directors and governing bodies of family companies, accompanying them in their business endeavors and advising them on their daily activities, as well as on the implications that family dynamics may have on the business itself. 

Among the specific services we offer to family businesses are 

  • Family governance structures  
  • Structuring of family companies and corporations
  • Generational Succession
  • Family protocols
  • Tax optimization and fiscal planning
  • Accompaniment in Boards of Directors 
  • Corporate Law
  • Commercial contracts

Construction and Real Estate

At Bermejo & Bermejo we provide comprehensive advice to companies related to real estate development and construction. 

We permanently advise real estate development companies, real estate financing companies, construction companies, developers and real estate investors. 

We advise on all aspects related to real estate development, from land acquisition, permits, promotion, investment, financing, leasing, relations with tenants, final clients, as well as compliance with municipal, environmental, labor and occupational health and safety regulations and permits.

We also advise property owners’ and neighbors’ organizations or housing project management companies in their daily activities, accompanying them in the resolution of conflicts, development of new initiatives, modifications to their regulations and development of new instruments that regulate daily living in the projects. 

Our attorneys stand out for their creativity in structuring horizontal property regimes, coexistence regulations, structuring complex easements, seeking to ensure the quality of life of the final clients and the financial objectives of the developers, structuring innovative and state-of-the-art legal solutions within the Guatemalan legal system.

Testimoniales
Individual, personalized services. Their responses are quick and they seek to come up with mutually beneficial suggestions in negotiations.’
Testimoniales
‘The team stands out for its empathy and understanding of our needs. Juan Carlos Bermejo always manages to give balanced recommendations to protect my interests in negotiations while keeping the process going. His level of attention to detail has also been important when drafting documents.’
Testimoniales
‘Our relationship has evolved into one of mutual empathy. Under these circumstances, we have a very high level of trust in them and a very pleasant business relationship.’
Testimoniales
‘Luis Fernando Bermejo has the ability to pay attention to details, both in application matters and when responding to oppositions and negotiating agreements with counterparties.’
Testimoniales
‘Luis Fernando Bermejo is very meticulous when it comes to protecting the rights of his clients. He carries out regular follow-ups and is always attentive to possible opportunities of benefit for the client.
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