At ARIAS, our vision is to position ourselves as strategic partners to our clients through our team of experts. We focus on cultivating human talent, ensuring we deliver innovative and effective solutions to help clients achieve their business goals across Central America. 

  

Aligned with this commitment, ARIAS El Salvador is pleased to announce the following promotions: 

  

  • Rafael Burgos to Senior Counsel in the Mergers and Acquisitions Department 
  • Marcela Canjura to Senior Counsel in the Intellectual Property Department 
  • René García to Senior Counsel in the Tax Department 
  • Carlos Fernández to Senior Associate in the Corporate Law, Project Development and Energy Department  

  

Rafael joined the firm in 2011 and has built his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, financing, and corporate law. He actively advises both national and international companies with a presence across Central America, as well as those operating in El Salvador, supporting their day-to-day legal needs. Over the years, he has been involved in some of the most significant transactions, leading and coordinating many of them. 

  

Marcela is a highly skilled attorney with an outstanding track record in Intellectual Property. She offers specialized advice on trademark searches, registration procedures, renewals, and other post-registration processes, as well as handling trademark oppositions and disputes. Additionally, she advises on copyright law, trade secrets, industrial secrets, and advertising and consumer law matters. 

  

René is an expert in tax and customs law, with a solid technical foundation gained through his work within the Tax Administration, complemented by a distinguished career in the private sector. He provides specialized advice on tax and customs regulations, assisting companies and individuals in fulfilling their fiscal obligations. René has also played a key role in successfully defending clients in various tax disputes, both administratively and judicially, and has contributed to mergers and acquisitions, as well as tax and customs compliance audits. 

  

Carlos operates in the corporate sector, offering comprehensive legal support to both national and international companies across key practice areas such as commercial law and public contracts. He also handles diverse procedures with ministries and state offices, always focused on achieving prompt and reliable results. Carlos not only demonstrates deep knowledge in each of the areas he works in but also provides precise and strategic advice to our clients, anticipating their needs and offering practical, effective solutions. His meticulous approach and ability to manage complex projects ensure high levels of satisfaction for the companies he works with. His dedication and attention to detail set him apart as a professional committed to the success of every project he oversees. 

  

We are confident that each of these professionals will continue to contribute to the success of our clients and the growth of ARIAS El Salvador. Their high level of commitment, diligence, and dedication have been instrumental to the firm’s success and truly reflect the values of excellence and professionalism that define ARIAS El Salvador.