Guatemala City—Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, continues to grow across Latin America with a new partner in Guatemala and recent combinations in Peru and Brazil.

New Partner Luis Rodolfo Méndez joins Guatemala City office managing partner Luis Abundio Maldonado in Guatemala, which has one of the strongest economies in Latin America.

Méndez has been practicing law in Guatemala for more than 22 years, focusing on criminal law, civil procurement, notary, corporate, family, and labor law.

Recognized for his outstanding track record in criminal law, Méndez has built a powerful reputation as one of the nation’s leading litigators. His passion for advising individuals and companies on preventing and eradicating internal crime and fraud has earned him a role as a respected criminal law attorney and thought leader.

"Dentons Muñoz is fortunate to welcome such a respected colleague to our growing team," said office managing partner Maldonado. "When I spoke with current clients who work with Luis Rodolfo, I continued to hear the same three words over and over again: reliable, honest and creative."

"As a partner with Dentons Muñoz, I have access to incredible legal talent all over the world," said Méndez. "I can reach out through the Dentons worldwide network and connect with more than 7,000 Dentons attorneys in almost every corner of the globe.”

Jose Antonio Muñoz, managing partner and founder of Dentons Muñoz, said that “Luis Rodolfo’s outstanding experience and impressive qualifications will continue to assure our clients that Dentons Muñoz is the right choice for their legal needs.”

In addition to his successful legal career, Méndez is also a singer-songwriter with more than 40 musical compositions and five albums, two of which have received fame throughout Central America.

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