We are pleased to announce that GarciaBodan has once again been recognized in the Chambers Latin America 2026 rankings, one of the most prestigious international publications evaluating law firms and legal professionals across various practice areas.
In this edition, Chambers describes our Firm as “an esteemed regional player boasting an excellent reputation in Nicaragua, and additionally possesses offices in El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. The firm is frequently sought out by distinguished multinational companies across the food and beverage, technology, and energy industries to handle sophisticated corporate mandates, along with representing financial institutions in bond issuances and loans. The law firm boasts additional expertise in handling regulatory and compliance mandates, as well as tax advice and trade mark portfolio management.”
What our clients say
The voice of those who trust us was also highlighted in this edition, with comments such as:
- "GarciaBodan's teams are proactive and take the time to understand our business. They provide practical tailored advice, making them feel like a true partner rather than a service provider."
- "GarciaBodan's service is of a high standard. The team has the right equipment and structure to provide a professional service."
- "The response times offered by GarciaBodan are incredible. The follow-up of the cases is undoubtedly what differentiates them since the firm definitely puts the customer as a priority."
Results by countries and practice areas
In Central America, we have maintained a solid performance in General Business Law (Band 2).
In Nicaragua, the firm was once again recognized in Corporate/Commercial (Band 1), where our Regional Managing Partner, Terencio García, continues to be honored as an Eminent Practitioner, the most prestigious Chambers category reserved for the most influential lawyers in each field. In this same practice, our Partners Carlos Téllez and Federico Gurdián were also recognized. In Real Estate, Eduardo Cabrales remains ranked in Band 1, consolidating his position as a leader in this specialty.
In El Salvador, GarciaBodan was recognized in Corporate/Commercial, with our Managing Partner, Oscar Torres, ranked in this category and Senior Associate, David Claros, included in Associates to Watch. In Intellectual Property, our Partner, Edna López, was ranked in Band 2, reaffirming her standing as a key practitioner in this area.
In Honduras, we were once again ranked in Corporate/Commercial, under the leadership of our Managing Partner, Vanessa Oquelí.
Leaders in Intellectual Property
This year, the Intellectual Property practice deserves special mention. GarciaBodan has achieved significant advancements in the rankings:
- In Honduras, we moved up to Band 2.
- In Nicaragua, we also advanced to Band 2.
- At the individual level, our Partner, Graciela Cruz, moved up to Band 3, and Lía Incer was promoted to the prestigious Star Associate category, previously recognized as Associate to Watch.
These achievements reflect the consolidation of a robust and competitive regional Intellectual Property team, composed of professionals distinguished by their expertise, leadership, and commitment to excellence. Today, GarciaBodan stands as one of the firms with the strongest Intellectual Property practices in Central America.
Commitment to excellence
At GarciaBodan, every recognition is made possible thanks to the trust of our clients, who inspire us to uphold the highest standards of legal service across all our practice areas.