About Juan Carlos Batres
Name:
Firm:
Email:juancarlos.batres@ariaslaw.com
Phone#:+5022382770
Jurisdiction:Guatemala
Primary Practice areas:Commercial Law, Corporate Transactions, Real Estate & Construction
  • Juan Carlos Batres
  • Arias
  • Member Firm for Costa Rica
Office Location:
Guatemala, Guatemala
  • Office Phone:
  • +5022382770
Firm Title: Associate
Pronouns: he/him
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Practice Area(s): Commercial Law, Corporate Transactions, Real Estate & Construction
Industry Area(s): -
Year Admitted to Bar:
Designation: Lawyer
Juan Carlos's WLG Committee(s) & Forum(s):
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Juan Carlos's Recent Contributions:
Legal Updates Arias
October 1, 2025

Key points and implications of Bill 6593, which seeks to approve Guatemala’s Comprehensive Law Against Money Laundering, Other Assets, and Terrorism Financing.
Legal Updates Arias
August 29, 2025

In July 2025, Guatemala’s Congress received a bill to strengthen AML/CTF laws, repealing current rules and reforming key codes. This article reviews its main points and implications.
Legal Updates Arias
December 23, 2024

On November 20, 2024, the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala approved the draft Antitrust Law, which was published in the Official Gazette on December 9 and enters into force according to what is stated here. Find out how this law could impact your business after it goes into effect.
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Juan Carlos's WLG Events
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  • 2024
  • 03
  • DEC
Networking

Young Lawyers Virtual Speed Networking (Asia-Pacific/Americas)

  • 2024
  • 16
  • APR
Meeting

Technology Group

  • 2023
  • 26
  • SEP
Networking

Virtual Speed Networking - Young Lawyers

  • 2023
  • 22
  • JUN
Meeting

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