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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.

Our Firm’s corporate and M&A practice is focused on representation and advisory of local and international clients on all issues related to corporate law and transactions regarding organization and execution of their business. We provide comprehensive and exhaustive analysis on all matters relevant to corporate and M&A transactions, adding value to our clients deals.

Arias professionals are prepared to deliver services in this area of practice and aim to give comprehensive legal advice regarding all types of transactions, local and international, especially in structuring, implementation and execution of business endeavours and operations. For Corporate and M&A transactions the firm can provide a regional network for international clients investing in Central America and to coordinate and work with the regional offices as one single and integrated team. 

As a fully integrated department, we regularly coordinate regional multi-jurisdictional projects for the Firm´s clients and collaborations with top tier law firms worldwide.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Guatemala

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Arias maintains a strong reputation within the Guatemalan corporate arena. The Guatemala City-based team is regularly sought after by prestigious international players from a variety of sectors, and has recently handled notable instructions from logistics, food and beverage, and energy clients. Arias's lawyers are heralded for their prowess and experience in advising major corporations on high-profile, cross-border M&A deals, as well as spin-offs and corporate reorganisations.

Work Highlights

  • Arias advised Hoshizaki Americas on its acquisition of a 51% stake in Fogel Company, including the due diligence process and pre-closing stages.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Luis Pedro Del Valle
3
Luis Pedro Del Valle
3
Band 3

Head of department Luis Pedro Del Valle garners notable recognition from interviewees for his practice in the Guatemalan corporate sphere. He is regularly sought out by clients across industries such as manufacturing, retail and telecommunications to act on M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations.

Luis Pedro Del Valle has been exceptionally supportive, delivering timely legal advice and demonstrating creativity throughout.

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Luis Pedro Del Valle
3
Luis Pedro Del Valle
3
Band 3

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