Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : El Salvador
Band 1
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+503 2257 0900About
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.
Chambers Review
Arias is 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 cases for distinguished local and multinational companies. Arias' 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 lawyers at Arias are experienced and confident, which inspires a lot of trust. They are up-to-date with what happens in the country, accessible and they listen to our problems."
"Arias' litigation team is highly trained to handle complex cases and its vast experience allows us to find creative solutions. The team's attention and availability surprise us the most."
"The lawyers at Arias are experienced and confident, which inspires a lot of trust. They are up-to-date with what happens in the country, accessible and they listen to our problems."
"Arias' litigation team is highly trained to handle complex cases and its vast experience allows us to find creative solutions. The team's attention and availability surprise us the most."
Notable Practitioners
Eduardo Ángel is head of Arias' 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 real gentleman. He gives robust advice and is very approachable. He listens, understands our needs and has the sense of urgency we are looking for."
"It is a pleasure to work with Eduardo Ángel. He is a very intelligent and capable lawyer who provides a solid level of service and sophistication."
Fernando Montano continues to be praised for his expertise in advising clients on dispute resolution matters in El Salvador. His work includes administrative disputes in the public law area.
"My experience with Fernando has been great. Despite the fact that we first believed the case was lost, we were able to reach a positive outcomewith a public institution after working with him."
Ranked Lawyers at
Arias
El Salvador
Clients
Provided by Arias
AbInBev
Banco Cuscatlán
Banco Davivienda
Carvajal
Chevron
Citibank
DEL SUR
Dummen Orange
EDECSA
Essity
Holcim
Invenergy
JC DECAUX
LeoPharma
Novartis
Philip Morris
Tommy Hilfiger
Walmart
Industries
Provided by Arias
Banks
Construction
Energy
Financial Institutions
Food and beverages
Industrial
Oil and Gas
Pharmaceutical
Retail
Tobacco