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ALTA - El Salvador

Corporate/Commercial

Latin America Guide 2027 : El Salvador

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ALTA - El Salvador

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ALTA El Salvador delivers high-quality legal advice aligned with international standards, combining global experience with deep local knowledge to act as strategic partners to our clients.

Key Areas of Strength

  • Mergers & Acquisitions: Local and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, and equity transactions.
  • Banking & Finance: Structured finance, syndicated loans, capital markets, securitizations, and regulatory matters.
  • Fintech & Digital Assets: Leading experience in tokenization and fintech regulation in El Salvador.
  • Venture Capital & Startups: Angel, Pre-Seed, and Seed rounds, governance, and investor relations.
  • Energy & Infrastructure: Renewable energy projects, project finance, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Real Estate: Full-scope counsel for complex developments, financing, and securitization.
  • Private Wealth & Family Offices: Wealth structuring, succession planning, and cross-border matters.
  • Cross-Border Transactions: Shareholder agreements, international contracts, and joint ventures.

ALTA is recognized for advising on some of El Salvador’s most significant and complex transactions.

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Corporate/Commercial - El Salvador

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

ALTA - El Salvador is well regarded for its capabilities within the Salvadorean corporate and commercial sector. The legal team routinely assists clients with day-to-day corporate issues, as well as with real estate developments and financing matters. The department boasts additional expertise in advising on fintech and cryptocurrency mandates. The law firm's client roster includes notable names from the real estate, automotive and energy sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • ALTA - El Salvador advised EDS Manufacturing and EDS SV on the establishment of the first automotive manufacturing operation in El Salvador, including corporate structuring and free trade zone arrangements, valued at approximately USD50 million.

Strengths

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  • We consider ALTA a trusted strategic partner on sophisticated transactions. The team brings technical rigour, strong execution and a results-oriented approach.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Julio Valdés
    Julio Valdés

    Julio Valdés

    Co-head of department Julio Valdés continues to earn praise for his corporate and commercial practice in El Salvador. He acts on a range of corporate and banking and finance mandates.

    • Julio Valdés stands out for his strong track record and innovative thinking. He is a respected corporate lawyer in El Salvador.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
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  • Krissia Laguardia
    Krissia Laguardia

    Krissia Laguardia

    Experienced partner and co-head of department Krissia Laguardia earns praise in El Salvador's corporate and commercial sphere. She is recognised for her notable work advising clients from the real estate and energy sectors.

    • Krissia Laguardia has extensive experience and a deep understanding of the transactions she handles. She appreciates our business needs and sense of urgency exceptionally well.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
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  • Rizek Bichara
    Rizek Bichara

    Rizek Bichara

    Up-and-coming partner Rizek Bichara is recognised by market sources for his finance and M&A work in El Salvador's corporate and commercial market.

    • Rizek Bichara has in-depth knowledge of corporate and transactional law and is quick to respond. He combines technical expertise with a practical outlook and finds creative, reliable solutions to complex matters.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
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  • Ximena Suárez
    Ximena Suárez

    Ximena Suárez

    Associate-to-watch Ximena Suárez earns client praise for her work in the Salvadoran corporate and commercial market. She is particularly noted for her experience handling financial and investment mandates.

    • What sets Ximena Suárez apart is her innovative approach and commitment to continuous learning. Her willingness to get to grips with new developments and find creative solutions makes a real difference.

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