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Key contacts
Partner : Odín Guillén Leiva
Partner : Cristian Stefan
Partner: Iván Flores Hércules
Quick facts
Total number of lawyers

11

Number of partners

3

Other qualified practitioners

8

Languages

English, Spanish, French

Network memberships

IBA, IFA, ABA, AMCHAM

Key practice areas
Financial and corporate
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Firm overview
Mayora & Mayora is a leading law firm in Central America.

Founded 60 years ago, the firm has five offices across the region: Guatemala,
El Salvador, and Honduras (Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, and Roatan). Its founder, Eduardo Mayora Dawe, established the firm in 1966 with the vision of creating the first institutionalized law firm in the country.

Today, Mayora & Mayora is a fully integrated regional firm, offering direct legal support to clients seeking assistance across multiple jurisdictions.

The firm's team specializes in various areas of law, including administrative, banking, civil, corporate, finance, immigration, labor, tax, and litigation, among others.

The firm is composed of more than 38 specialized lawyers across different legal disciplines, ensuring comprehensive and expert legal support. They are known for their excellence, integrity, and close client relationships.
Key transactional practices
  • Banking
  • Capital Markets: Debt
  • Capital Markets: Derivatives
  • Capital Markets: Equity
  • Capital Markets: High Yield
  • Financial Services Regulatory
  • Investment Funds
  • M&A
  • PPP/PFI
  • Private Equity
  • Project Bonds
  • Project Development
  • Project Finance
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Funds
  • Restructuring and Insolvency
  • Securitisation
Key practice contacts and recent case highlights

Practice Areas

Odín Guillén Leiva
M&A
oguillen@mayora-mayora.com

Cristian Stefan
M&A
cstefan@mayora-mayora.com

Iván Flores Hércules
Banking
iflores@mayora-mayora.com

Sector expertise
  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Food and Beverage
  • Investment Management
  • Natural Resources
  • Real Estate
  • Shipping
Other offices

San Pedro Sula Office

Boulevard Los Próceres, 20 Avenida
Plaza Paseo Próceres, 4th Floor
San Pedro Sula, Honduras

Telephone: T: +504 2515 2036

Email: E: info@mayora-mayora.com

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Roatán Office
Dolphin Plaza, Segundo Nivel, Local 12
Coxen Hole, Roatán, Islas de la Bahía
Roatán, Honduras

Telephone: T: +504 2221 2074

Email: E: info@mayora-mayora.com

Address:
15 Calle 1-04 Zona 10
Céntrica Plaza, Tower 1, Office 301
Guatemala City
Tel:+50222236868 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.mayora-mayora.com
Rankings published in 2026
Financial and corporate
Tier 1
23 firms ranked
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Tier 1

ALTA QIL+4 Abogados
3 practice areas
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Arias
3 practice areas
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BLP
2 practice areas
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Consortium Legal
3 practice areas
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Mayora & Mayora
3 practice areas
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Tier 2

Aguilar Castillo Love
3 practice areas
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Carrillo & Asociados
3 practice areas
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Tier 3

Central Law Guatemala
3 practice areas
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EY Law
2 practice areas
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LegalPlus
1 practice area
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Lexincorp
3 practice areas
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Palomo Abogados
1 practice area
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Skinner-Klée & Asociados - LatamLex
2 practice areas
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Tier 4

Alegalis
3 practice areas
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Dentons Muñoz
4 practice areas
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Sfera
1 practice area
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Notable

Comte & Font – Legalsa
1 practice area
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Deloitte Legal
2 practice areas
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Dentons Muñoz
4 practice areas
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ECIJA
1 practice area
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GarcíaBodan
1 practice area
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Latin Alliance
1 practice area
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Lex Atlas
2 practice areas
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Nassar Abogados
1 practice area
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Notable

Comte & Font – Legalsa
1 practice area
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Project development
Tier 2
11 firms ranked
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Tier 1

ALTA QIL+4 Abogados
3 practice areas
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Arias
3 practice areas
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BLP
2 practice areas
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Carrillo & Asociados
3 practice areas
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Tier 2

Aguilar Castillo Love
3 practice areas
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Central Law Guatemala
3 practice areas
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EY Law
2 practice areas
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Lexincorp
3 practice areas
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Mayora & Mayora
3 practice areas
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Notable

Alegalis
3 practice areas
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Consortium Legal
3 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Since its founding in 1966, Central American law firm Mayora & Mayora has expanded to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. Based in Guatemala City, the firm is part of the LexMundi alliance and is highly regarded in financial and corporate practice areas, particularly banking, finance, and M&A. It advises lenders on loan and credit agreements, handles debt capital markets work, and represents underwriters in bond issuances. In M&A, it primarily represents strategic buyers. The project development team is active in the construction and energy sectors. 

 

Highlights 

The firm advised their clients on a variety of complex confidential matters involving multiple jurisdictions. 

 

Key Clients 

AMSPEC Group, Bolsa de Valores Nacional de Guatemala, Grupo Montecristo, Eductrade, Tarjetas Cuscatlán 

 

Testimonials 

Showed profound experience on the matter and provided tailored guidance for a smooth execution. (M&A) 

"This firm has wide knowledge and experience regarding the securities market, both nationally and internationally. (M&A) 

I appreciate Mayora's comprehensive understanding of corporate law and their ability to navigate complex legal issues with expertise. Their team is highly knowledgeable and responsive, providing tailored solutions that address our specific needs. What stands out is their commitment to excellence and the personalized attention they offer, ensuring that we feel supported and informed throughout the process. Their deep industry insights and proactive approach have been invaluable in guiding our business decisions.” (Restructuring) 

4 results4 results
Deal Highlights
4 results4 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
SUCDEN AMERICAS - Securitisation
2021-02-25
Mayora & Mayora
Guatemala
Securitisation
Claudia Pereira
SUCDEN AMERICAS
Issuer
Multinational Investments & Projects - Project finance
2022-02-26
Mayora & Mayora
Guatemala
Project finance
Claudia Pereira
Multinational Investments & Projects
Project developer
Banco Azteca; Banco Industrial SA; Citibank NA; Banco Compartamos; Banco Davivienda; JPMorgan Chase Bank; Banco de Occidente De Panama; Banco Cuscatlan; Bolsa de Valores Nacional de Guatemala - Financing
2022-02-26
Mayora & Mayora
Guatemala
Financing
Claudia Pereira
Banco Azteca, Banco Industrial SA, Citibank NA, Banco Compartamos, Banco Davivienda, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Banco de Occidente De Panama, Banco Cuscatlan, Bolsa de Valores Nacional de Guatemala
Lender
Sucden Americas Corp - Derivatives
Mayora & Mayora
Guatemala
Derivatives
Claudia Pereira
Sucden Americas Corp
Clearing house
IFLR1000
Guatemalan firm gains El Salvador partner
IFLR1000
Odín Guillén Leiva to lead new branch office
Sponsored

Sponsored

  • IFLR1000
    Sponsored by Mayora & Mayora
    Mayora & Mayora advised Grupo Publimovil in connection with a USD 10 million investment made by CASEIF IV LP, the regional private equity fund managed by LAFISE Investment Management. The transaction represents a significant milestone in the digital transformation of the Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising industry in Latin America and constitutes one of the most relevant private equity investments in the advertising sector in Central America in recent years.
  • IFLR1000
    Sponsored by Mayora & Mayora
    Mayora & Mayora announces the appointment of Cristian R. Stefan as a Partner of the Firm, together with the integration of ADV Law Firm. As part of this process, two associates and assistants from ADV Law Firm will join Mayora & Mayora as part of its support team, ensuring continuity in service delivery and strengthening the Firm’s local operations.