Juan Pablo Véliz Escobar

Juan Pablo is an accomplished associate at Aguilar Castillo Love, based in Guatemala City, Guatemala. With extensive expertise in national and international arbitration, litigation, energy, and mergers and acquisitions, Juan Pablo has been an integral part of the firm since 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Legal and Social Sciences, Lawyer, and Notary degree (Summa Cum Laude) from the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, earned in 2019, and a Postgraduate Diploma in International Arbitration from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Argentina “Santa María de Buenos Aires”, completed in 2023.

Throughout his career, Juan Pablo has participated in numerous high-profile arbitration proceedings, including cases under ICC and CRECIG rules, and ad hoc arbitrations. His experience spans complex international disputes involving energy projects, PPA contracts, corporate governance, and insurance policies with international implications. Notably, he has served as both counsel and tribunal secretary, showcasing his comprehensive understanding of arbitration processes.