Luis Santa Cruz

Luis Santa

Associate

Luis Santa Cruz is Associate at GarciaBodan and a member of the Corporate and Transactional practice area in Guatemala.

He has experience across various branches of law, including civil, commercial, real estate, criminal, and intellectual property. He is recognized as a proactive, organized, and responsible professional, with strong analytical skills and excellent interpersonal abilities that enhance teamwork and collaboration.

Throughout his career, he has served as an attorney and notary, as well as a legal assistant in different areas, gaining experience in drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting legal analysis, and managing legal procedures and filings.

He has participated in the drafting and review of contracts, case management before judicial entities, and the handling of complex legal procedures. With a results-oriented approach, he aims to provide efficient legal solutions and contribute to the strengthening of corporate and legal projects in the region.

  • Corporate-Commercial
  • Labor
  • Real Estate
  • Immigration
  • Experience in drafting and reviewing notarial, civil, commercial, and real estate contracts.
  • Comprehensive advisory in real estate, commercial, civil, and criminal law, including case management and follow-up before different judicial entities in the country.
  • Preparation of legal documents under the supervision of senior attorneys, as well as organization of case files and coordination of legal proceedings.
  • Experience in drafting legal documents, conducting legal analysis, and reviewing legal documentation, contributing to the proper development of judicial processes.
  • Specialized in criminal and criminal procedural law, with experience in legal assistance and research applied to criminal cases.
  • Drafting legal documents related to intellectual property, and managing trademark registration and renewal processes, providing key knowledge in the protection of intellectual property rights.
  • Member of the Guatemalan Bar and Notaries Association (CANG).
  • Master in Human Rights (in progress) – Universidad Rafael Landívar, Guatemala.
  • Admitted to practice as Attorney and Notary Public since 2022.
  • Graduated in Law – Universidad del Istmo, Guatemala, 2022.

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

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