Adviser Society has announced the appointment of Juan Pablo Carrasco de Groote as its exclusively recommended expert in Foreign Investments Law for Guatemala. With an extensive track record in international business law, energy, natural resources, and arbitration, Mr. Carrasco de Groote brings exceptional expertise and leadership to the global advisory network.

Currently a Partner at CENTRAL LAW in Guatemala, Mr. Carrasco de Groote leads the firm’s Foreign Investment Department and advises international and domestic clients across a range of industries, including mining, oil & gas, energy, and corporate transactions.

Academic and Professional Background

Mr. Carrasco de Groote graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from Universidad Francisco Marroquín and holds a Master of Science in Mercantile and Competitiveness Law from USAC/CIG. He has pursued advanced specialisations at leading institutions worldwide, including:

• Arbitration Law and Alternate Dispute Resolution – Loyola University

• International Mergers & Acquisitions – College of Law of England & Wales

• Legal Issues of International Business Law – Georgetown University Law Center/INCAE

• Advanced Negotiation, Deal Design & Implementation – Harvard Law School

Leadership and Recognition

Mr. Carrasco de Groote is recognised by Chambers Latin America, Chambers Global, IFLR 1000, IFLR Energy & Infrastructure, Legal 500, and Corp Intl. as a leading authority in foreign investment and corporate law.

He also serves as Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Guatemala (AMCHAM) and Vice President of the Association of American Chambers of Commerce of Latin America (AACCLA). His memberships include the Guatemalan Bar Association, Inter-American Bar Association, Energy & Infrastructure Analysis Centre, and the American Bar Association (ABA).

Professional Highlights

• Led investment and acquisition strategies for major mining and energy projects across Central America, including Nickel, Silver, Gold, Antimony, and Petroleum.

• Acted as lead local counsel in international arbitrations, including the landmark first-ever DR-CAFTA Investor vs State dispute in Washington, D.C.

• Directed large-scale M&A transactions, real estate projects, and strategic investments involving multinational corporations, governments, and natural resource companies.

• Guided complex commercial negotiations between international and domestic entities across multiple industries.

About CENTRAL LAW

Founded in 2003, CENTRAL LAW is a full-service law firm with offices across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. Operating under the vision “Your International Central American Firm,” CENTRAL LAW provides comprehensive legal services in corporate law, arbitration, litigation, energy, infrastructure, international commerce, and more.

The firm has been consistently ranked among the leading legal institutions in the region by Best Lawyers, IFLR 1000, Chambers & Partners, Latin Lawyer 250, Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal. Its values—ethics, commitment, specialisation, teamwork, social responsibility, and international quality—guide its mission to serve as a trusted partner for clients investing and operating in Central America.

Contact

Juan Pablo Carrasco de Groote
Partner, CENTRAL LAW – Guatemala
📞 +502 2383-6000
📧 jpcarrasco@central-law.com