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Luis Ruiz

Partner · BLP

GuatemalaCorporate / M&A, Intellectual PropertySpanish, English

About

Founding partner of BLP in Guatemala with around 20 years' experience, specializing in Business Law, Intellectual Property and Dispute Resolution. Advises local and transnational companies on M&A, agency and distribution agreements, due diligence, LLPs, and assists family business groups on estate planning, corporate governance and succession; experienced in IP protection and enforcement, including litigation relating to contraband and forgery.

Practice areas

Corporate / M&AIntellectual PropertyDispute ResolutionCorporate GovernancePrivate Wealth

Office

Expertise

Mergers & AcquisitionsAgency & Distribution AgreementsDue DiligenceLimited Liability PartnershipsFamily Business, Estate Planning & SuccessionTrademark, Patent & Copyright ProtectionIP Enforcement & Litigation

Education

  • Law degree, Universidad Francisco Marroquín, Guatemala, 1997

Admissions

  • Member, Guatemalan Bar Association (CANG)
  • Arbitrator, Arbitration Center of the Chamber of Commerce of Guatemala (CENAC)
  • Board Member and Founding Partner, Cámara Guatemalteca de la Propiedad Intelectual (CAMPI)

Languages

SpanishEnglish