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Corporate/Commercial - Honduras
What the Team is Known For
Arias has a respected corporate team that is supported by a strong regional presence and routinely counsels clients on cross-border acquisition processes, including handling target due diligence, shareholder agreements and antitrust approval. The firm advises investment banks, funds, multilaterals and corporate borrowers on credit agreements and boasts a client portfolio that further encompasses key international and Honduran players from sectors including real estate, pharmaceuticals and technology.
Strengths
The lawyers at Arias are very knowledgeable. They have a strategic mindset and always aim to mitigate potential risks.
Notable practitioners
Evangelina Lardizábal is an excellent lawyer. She has total mastery over legal matters, and her advice always meets our expectations.
Evangelina Lardizábal is a commercially-minded and outstanding professional.
Head of department Fanny Rodríguez remains a highly respected lawyer within the Honduran dispute resolution space and comes recommended by interviewees for her experience in the market. Her practice includes a broad range of legal counselling for both domestic and international clients.
I highly recommend Fanny Rodríguez for all legal disputes in Honduras.
Fanny Rodríguez has vast knowledge, and I trust her with every legal aspect.
Co-head of department Mario Agüero is well regarded by interviewees in the Honduran commercial law market. His practice includes project finance, due diligence and antitrust-related legal advice in M&A.
Mario Agüero is very diligent and sharp in his approach and preparation. He always makes sure he keeps up to date with the matter at hand and attends to it skilfully.
Head of department Sonia Urbina is praised by market commentators for her IP practice in Honduras. She is admitted to practice in both Honduras and El Salvador.
Sonia Urbina has strong work ethics. She is very committed to her clients and clear in her responses.