Chambers Review
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Corporate/Commercial - El Salvador
What the Team is Known For
Arias is a regional powerhouse that commands an outstanding reputation in El Salvador's corporate market. The San Salvador-based team of talented practitioners handles sophisticated local and cross-border M&A transactions, in addition to corporate restructurings and incorporations. Arias's lawyers continue to draw praise for their expertise in corporate and financial mandates. The department continues to provide counsel to a variety of regional and international players from the telecommunications, manufacturing and energy sectors.
Strengths
Arias has a large, multidisciplinary team of legal experts able to meet all client needs, and it remains at the forefront of regulation and emerging business practices.
Arias is a great law firm in El Salvador. They have great local expertise, and the lawyers also understand international businesses and how things operate in the USA.
Notable practitioners
Senior statesperson and chair of the firm Francisco Armando Arias continues to be recognised in El Salvador for his expertise in corporate and commercial matters. He regularly advises clients on cross-border M&A deals.
Francisco Armando Arias is a recognised figure in the Salvadorean corporate and commercial market. He is strategic and an incredible negotiator.
Co-head of the department and co-managing partner Lilian Arias remains a key name in Salvadorean corporate and commercial matters. Her practice includes M&A and regulatory matters.
Lilian Arias is a lawyer who commands respect. She is an extraordinary leader of her team.
Eduardo Ángel is head of Arias's dispute resolution department in El Salvador and a market-leading partner. He continues to be endorsed by the market for his stellar practice in El Salvador.
Eduardo Ángel is a seasoned litigator, recognised for his persuasiveness, technical proficiency and decisiveness. He is an outstanding conflict resolution professional with a high level of expertise.
Eduardo is consistently attentive to our needs, dedicating time and effort to fully understanding our business. He takes a holistic approach to issues and provides technically sound legal guidance.
Stellar partner and department head Morena Zavaleta has a strong reputation in the intellectual property practice in El Salvador. She boasts solid experience acting in contentious IP proceedings as well as handling IP due diligence in transactional matters.
Morena Zavaleta knows intellectual property extremely well and understands me as a client. She’s fully aware of what concerns me about my trade marks and handles everything with confidence.
Morena Zavaleta provides a service that is both timely and of high quality.
Co-head of department and co-managing partner Roberta Gallardo demonstrates a longstanding presence in Salvadorean corporate and commercial work. Her work includes acquisition finance, M&A, regulatory and loan restructuring matters.
Roberta Gallardo is recognised for her remarkable ability in M&A. Her experience positions her as a trusted professional capable of navigating legal complexities.
Roberta Gallardo's work speaks for itself. She is very technically skilled and knows everything about Salvadorean law.
Key practitioner and co-head of department Ana Mercedes López benefits from remarkable multi-practice capabilities in assisting clients with corporate and commercial matters in El Salvador. She advises clients on M&A transactions and corporate restructurings.
Ana Mercedes López is a holistic lawyer who is able to adapt to her clients' needs. She provides a prompt and timely service.
Co-head of department Luisa Rivas garners praise from players in El Salvador's corporate and commercial markets. She has expertise in advising clients from regulated sectors on M&A and contractual matters.
Luisa Rivas is very detail-oriented and experienced, with a strong track record in transactions. She brings a high level of professionalism that makes her a respected counterpart.
Marcela Canjura enters the rankings as an associate-to-watch after receiving effusive client commentary. She evidences extensive activity advising on trade mark applications and oppositions.
I consider Marcela Canjura to be extremely competent in IP law. She appropriately manages relations with clients.