Partner that leads the dispute resolution (litigation and arbitration) and the insolvency and restructuring practice areas. He specializes in highly complex civil, commercial litigation and arbitration (domestic and international), and has extensive experience representing national and foreign companies in the mining, retail, real estate, and construction industries, among others. Additionally, he has experience in litigation before the Competition Court (TDLC) and in administrative and constitutional proceedings.
As a specialist in insolvency and restructuring procedures, he has successfully led numerous cases involving reorganization and liquidation. His expertise encompasses a variety of insolvency processes, where he has effectively worked on debt restructuring for companies in different sectors.
Sergio is ranked in several international rankings including The Legal 500, Leaders League, Latin Lawyer and Best Lawyers in the litigation and arbitration and restructuring and insolvency areas.
“Sergio Yávar and his litigation team at Guerrero Olivos are fantastic to work with. They listen carefully to clients’ positions, really dig deep into the history of the dispute to grasp the facts, and then offer excellent (winning) advice and guidance throughout long arbitration processes…they work great as a team. Sergio knows the law and applicable precedents very well, and argues them all the way to success.”
The Legal 500, 2024