Arias houses a dynamic corporate department with a large team, which is highly regarded for assisting clients with transactional and advisory corporate and M&A matters in Costa Rica. The law firm is regularly instructed by clients in the telecommunications, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries, among others. Arias is adept at handling matters ranging from high-value cross-border M&A and joint venture incorporations to corporate governance and day-to-day advice.

"Arias has an excellent team, with the capability to handle from the simplest to the most complex issues with great confidence. The law firm offers an excellent service with high responsiveness."

Arias's corporate lawyers assisted ReFeel with the sale of Proyecto Valle Escondido in Costa Rica.

Noted corporate department co-head Vicente Lines is based in San José and is endorsed by a client, who declares: "I love to work with Vicente Lines. He is always very responsive and brings good and fresh ideas to the table." Another market commentator highlights: "We work with him and he is an excellent lawyer."

Co-head of department Andrey Dorado is a well-known name in the Costa Rican corporate sphere, and is recognised for his strong capabilities acting for clients on relevant M&A mandates. One interviewee states: "Andrey Dorado is a very hard-working and smart person who has gained significant experience."

Co-head of department Melania Dittel represents clients in corporate mandates within the Costa Rican market. Interviewees state: "Melania Dittel is an excellent and skilful lawyer. She is great at her job, she is very committed to our needs, and she instils confidence in us."

An endorsing interviewee rates associate-to-watch Tracy Varela and her presence in the Costa Rican corporate and M&A sphere, declaring: "Tracy Varela is a very serious, competent and committed lawyer."