About

Provided by Arias

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.

We offer assistance and solutions in our Corporate and Commercial practices providing our clients, multinational and national companies, with housekeeping services on their day-to-day operations. Also, our elite M&A and banking and finance practices serve global corporations in different industries with presence in the country, such as aviation, hospitality, energy, telecommunications, food, banking, pharmaceutical and technology industries. Our Mergers and Acquisitions practice is internationally recognized for its leading transactional team and high-profile track record of work, deriving from handling many of the most relevant, complex, and high-valued M&A transactions in El Salvador and the region. Our leadership position is based on the work we carry out with our strategic practices of other departments such as Antitrust, Tax, Labor and regulatory that are frequently involved in large-scale M&A transactions. tion capacity. 

 

Our experience in Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Project Development and Project Finance includes large multi-billion and multi-jurisdictional transactions as well as day to day legal work. Our team has unparalleled experience in cross-border and local acquisition financings, teaming up with our M&A practice group in a seamless fashion. 

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - El Salvador

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Band 1

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.

Work Highlights

  • Arias advised Centro Financiero Crecer, a member of Grupo Rizek, on the USD60 million acquisition of AFP Crecer, which marked the beginning of the group's operations in El Salvador.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Francisco Armando Arias
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Francisco Armando Arias
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Senior Statespeople

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.

Lilian Arias
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Lilian Arias
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Eminent Practitioners

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.

Roberta Gallardo
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Roberta Gallardo
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Band 1

Co-head of department and co-managing partner Roberta Gallardo demonstrates a long-standing presence in Salvadorean corporate and commercial work. Her work includes acquisition finance, M&A, regulatory and loan restructuring matters.

Roberta Gallardo's work speaks for itself. She is very technically skilled and knows everything about Salvadorean law.

Roberta Gallardo is recognised for her remarkable ability in M&A. Her experience positions her as a trusted professional capable of navigating legal complexities.

Ana Mercedes López
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Ana Mercedes López
2
Band 2

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 prompt and timely service.

Luisa Rivas
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Luisa Rivas
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Band 4

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Arias

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El Salvador

Corporate/Commercial

Francisco Armando Arias
S
Francisco Armando Arias
S
Senior Statespeople
Lilian Arias
E
Lilian Arias
E
Eminent Practitioners
Roberta Gallardo
1
Roberta Gallardo
1
Band 1
Ana Mercedes López
2
Ana Mercedes López
2
Band 2
Luisa Rivas
4
Luisa Rivas
4
Band 4

Clients

Provided by Arias

Bladex

Chevron

Citibank

Credit Suisse

Davivienda

Del Sur

EMF Microfinance Fund AGmvK

IDB Invest

IFC

Lifemiles

MRO Holdings

PRB

Procaps

Rodio Swissbording

Strike

Telefonica Centroamerica Inversiones, S.L

The Bank of Nova Scotia

Walmart

Industries

Provided by Arias

Aviation

Banking

Call Centers

Construction

Energy

Financial Institutions

Food and Beverages

Government Institutions

Hospitality

MRO

Maquila

NGO

Oil and Gas

Pharmaceutical

Retail

TMT

Textile and Industrial