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Arias

Corporate/Commercial

Latin America Guide 2026 : Nicaragua


Arias

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About

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Arias has over 82 years of experience providing accurate and timely solutions with a great team of professionals, award-winning client service and unparalleled innovation to the region’s legal market.

Arias is a full-service law firm able to provide advice in over 35 practice areas; with a legal team of 39 Partners and around 130 lawyers through their 7 offices across Central America.

Being able to provide general corporate assistance together with other related services, such as compliance, labor, contracts, commercial, real estate, and tax represents an important asset for the Firm. We provide unique solutions in meeting our clients´ needs in their day-to-day business. Arias is a full-service law firm, with presence in 6 countries and a multidisciplinary and specialized team of lawyers capable of providing valuable assistance.

Our clients appreciate the high quality of our work and our prompt responses, which has proven to be an important factor when choosing our services and distinguishing us from other competitors.

The department´s key areas of practice are: Mergers and Acquisitions, Energy; Corporate and Commercial, Project Finance and Infrastructure; Banking, Finance and Insurance law.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Nicaragua

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Arias is a stellar regional outfit with market-leading capabilities in Nicaraguan corporate and commercial matters. The firm excels at handling a wide range of mandates, including high-level M&A, asset transfer and compliance matters. It has further expertise in corporate financing transactions, regularly advising on high-value loans and debt restructuring deals. The team acts for an impressive portfolio of clients from the financial services and telecommunications sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Arias advised Hoshizaki on its acquisition of a 51% stake in Fogel Company, worth USD118.5 million.

Strengths

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  • The corporate department at Arias stands out for its integrity, service, agility and multidisciplinary knowledge.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • The team are always reliable and knowledgeable. I can't say enough great things about Arias.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ana Teresa Rizo
    Band 1Ana Teresa Rizo

    Ana Teresa Rizo

    Esteemed lawyer and managing partner Ana Teresa Rizo is well known in the Nicaraguan corporate and commercial practice. She often works on major M&A and loan finance deals for international investors, as well as providing financial regulatory advice.

    • Ana Teresa Rizo is a well-known lawyer in the corporate field in Nicaragua.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Bertha Marina Argüello de Rizo
    Band 1Bertha Marina Argüello de Rizo

    Bertha Marina Argüello de Rizo

    Co-head of department Bertha Marina Argüello de Rizo is regularly recognised for her capabilities in finance matters. She regularly advises key Nicaraguan and international financial institutions on the structuring and negotiation of loan agreements.

    • Bertha Marina Argüello de Rizo is a very good, creative and studious lawyer in the Nicaraguan corporate sector.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
    • Bertha Marina Argüello de Rizo is an excellent professional.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Gustavo-Adolfo Vargas
    Band 3Gustavo-Adolfo Vargas

    Gustavo-Adolfo Vargas

    Gustavo-Adolfo Vargas continues to win praise from market sources in the Nicaraguan market for his work on corporate and commercial matters. He assists with structuring complex deals and advises on minority shareholders' rights and regulatory issues.

    • Gustavo-Adolfo Vargas stands out for his dedication to offering a good service and for always being attentive to everything.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America

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