Department profile
Arias

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2026 : El Salvador


Arias

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About

Provided by Arias

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 team specializes in resolving conflicts through creative and cost-efficient solutions including out-of-court settlements, alternate dispute resolution mechanisms and, if necessary, skilful litigation. Our firm's Dispute Resolution practice covers different areas of law, such as: corporate, commercial, competition, civil, constitutional, administrative, taxes, real estate, intellectual property, labour, among others.

Eduardo Angel is head of the Dispute Resolution department in El Salvador.

Angel´s team support in the litigation and arbitration area is highly valued by our clients, the department also handles: Labor law services, Data Privacy, Compliance, Anti Money Laundering, Competition and Administrative Law.

Our team also works indirectly with other companies by collaborating with International law firms throughout the world, thanks to relationships we have built and fostered through the years. 

Clients (18)

  • Walmart
  • DEL SUR
  • EDECSA
  • AbInBev
  • Holcim
  • Citibank
  • Banco Davivienda
  • Banco Cuscatlán
  • Philip Morris
  • Novartis
  • LeoPharma
  • Tommy Hilfiger
  • Chevron
  • Essity
  • Carvajal
  • Dummen Orange
  • JC DECAUX
  • Invenergy

Industries (10)

  • Retail
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Tobacco
  • Oil and Gas
  • Industrial
  • Banks
  • Financial Institutions
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Food and beverages

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - El Salvador

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Arias has a well-regarded dispute resolution practice with an outstanding track record in El Salvador. The San Salvador-based team has substantial capabilities for handling litigation for distinguished local and multinational companies. Arias's lawyers have exceptional expertise in a wide range of disputes, assisting clients with highly sensitive and complex civil, criminal and administrative cases. The team is also often seen representing clients in high-profile proceedings concerning anti-competitive practices.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The disputes team at Arias stand out for their responsiveness, solution-oriented mindset and business-focused approach.

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  • Arias has a well-structured organisation with clearly defined roles. The lawyers bring dispute resolution knowledge and a strong understanding of the client’s business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Eduardo Ángel
    Band 1Eduardo Ángel

    Eduardo Ángel

    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.

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    • 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.

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Ranked Individuals at Arias (1)

El Salvador

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