Legal services and consulting
Alemán & Asociados
At Alemán & Asociados we have developed a particularly strong practice in areas that require not only legal knowledge, but also experience in interacting with public institutions, understanding administrative processes and close support during each stage of management.
01
Immigration and Foreigners Law
We assist foreign individuals, families, companies, and international organizations in their migration processes in Honduras, from planning their stay to regularizing their immigration status.
Our services include:
• Residence applications.
• Residences based on family ties and other migratory categories.
• Extensions of stay.
• Immigration regularization.
• Cancellation and modification of residences.
• Immigration registrations and updates.
• Advice on hiring and retaining foreign staff.
• Handling requests and situations of irregular stay.
• Advice and representation in immigration fines and penalties proceedings.
• Preparation of powers of attorney, mandates and documentation required for immigration procedures.
• Monitoring of files before the National Institute of Migration.
• Migration support for executives, collaborators, volunteers, expatriates and foreign members of organizations established in Honduras.
02
Administrative, Regulatory and Contentious Administrative Law
We advise and represent companies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and individuals in their dealings with the Honduran Public Administration.
Our services include:
• Obtaining, renewing and modifying permits, licenses and administrative authorizations.
• Operating permits and municipal procedures.
• Processing of exemptions and administrative or tax benefits.
• Registrations, enrollments, updates and corrections before public institutions.
• Attention to and response to administrative requests.
• Preparation of applications, statements, appeals and other administrative documents.
• Comprehensive monitoring of files before municipal and national authorities.
• Sanctioning procedures and defense against actions by the Administration.
• Administrative resources and contentious-administrative processes.
• Advice on public procurement and procedures related to state entities.
• Analysis of regulatory regulations applicable to the client's operation.
03
Labor Law and Social Security
We provide preventative advice and representation to employers in the management of their labor relations, seeking to reduce contingencies and ensure compliance with Honduran legislation.
Our services include:
• Preparation and review of individual employment contracts and addenda.
• Labor policies and internal documentation.
• Internal Work Regulations.
• Disciplinary files and processes.
• Warnings, discharge hearings and application of sanctions.
• Employment terminations, dismissals and resignations.
• Preparation and review of severance packages and calculations of employment benefits.
• Negotiations and agreements with workers.
• Appearances and representation before the Ministry of Labor.
• Conciliations and resolution of labor disputes.
• Prevention and management of work-related contingencies.
• Advice on work schedules, holidays, licenses, disabilities, overtime and other working conditions.
• Advice on employer and social security obligations.
• Procedures and inquiries related to IHSS, RAP, Labor Reserve Fund and INPREMA.
04
Corporate Law, Commercial Law and Non-Profit Organizations
We advise national and international companies, associations, foundations and organizations during their incorporation, operation, growth and compliance with their legal obligations in Honduras.
Our services include:
• Formation and organization of non-profit companies and entities.
• Corporate governance advice.
• Assemblies and meetings of administrative bodies.
• Preparation and review of minutes.
• Appointment and updating of Boards of Directors.
• Statutory reforms.
• Powers and legal representation.
• Registrations and updates with the relevant registries and authorities.
• Obtaining and maintaining legal personality.
• Regulatory compliance of associations, foundations and NGOs.
• Handling administrative requirements.
• Advice on the structure, powers and responsibilities of governing bodies.
• Ongoing legal support for the operation of companies and organizations.
05
Contracts and Business Consulting
We design, review and negotiate contractual instruments ensuring that they respond not only to legal requirements, but also to the operational and commercial reality of each client.
Our services include:
• Service provision contracts.
• Commercial contracts.
• Leases.
• Contracts with suppliers and operators.
• Cooperation agreements.
• Agreements for the use of facilities and spaces.
• Technology contracts.
• Institutional agreements.
• Contractual addenda and modifications.
• Termination and settlement agreements.
• Letters of intent and memoranda of understanding.
• Review of obligations, responsibilities, guarantees and termination mechanisms.
• Advice on contract negotiation processes.
• Support during the execution, modification and termination of contracts.
06
Educational Right
We advise educational centers and organizations linked to the education sector on their legal, administrative, labor and regulatory obligations.
Our services include:
• Obtaining and renewing operating licenses and authorizations.
• Procedures before the Ministry of Education and Departmental Directorates.
• Attention to and response to requests from educational authorities.
• Advice on regulatory compliance for educational centers.
• Situations related to teaching and administrative staff.
• Recruitment and labor relations in the education sector.
• Inquiries related to benefits and special obligations of teaching staff.
• Procedures related to INPREMA.
• Preparation and review of contracts, policies and institutional documentation.
• Support in administrative procedures related to the operation of educational institutions.
07
Civil Litigation and Family Law
We represent individuals and organizations in civil disputes and family matters that require judicial intervention, negotiation, or legal support.
Our services include:
Civil Area
• Payment demands.
• Collection of debts.
• Execution processes.
• Contractual breaches.
• Civil claims.
• Negotiations and out-of-court settlements.
Family law
• Divorces.
• Regulatory agreements.
• Food.
• Recognition of parentage.
• Matters relating to family relationships and obligations arising from them.
• Drafting and negotiating agreements.
08
Notary Services
We provide notarial services for individuals, companies, and organizations that require instruments endowed with public faith.
Our services include:
• Authentication of signatures and documents.
• General and special powers.
• Public deeds.
• Buying and selling.
• Declarations and authorizations.
• Document protocolization.
• Corporate instruments.
• Wills and inheritance matters.
• Documents related to assets and rights.
• Other acts that, according to Honduran legislation, require notarial intervention.
Consultancy
Consulting, Human Rights and Social Impact
In addition to strictly legal areas, Alemán & Asociados has specialized experience in projects and organizations linked to human rights, human mobility, childhood and social development.
This area includes:
• Human rights consulting.
• Legal and institutional analysis based on national and international standards.
• International migration and human mobility.
• Protection of children and adolescents.
• Advising organizations that work with vulnerable populations.
• Institutional strengthening of social organizations.
• Social development and integration.
• Development and review of protocols, policies, agreements and institutional documents.
• Advice on relations and compliance with public institutions related to social protection.