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Corporate Practice at Dentons El Salvador

Dentons El Salvador is a trusted leader in the local legal market, known for its quality, responsiveness, and client-centered approach. The firm stands out for its international style of practice, blending deep experience with a dynamic and well-prepared team. With a focus on efficiency, accessibility, and reliability, the team provides comprehensive support across corporate, regulatory, and transactional matters. Clients value the firm's ability to connect them to top talent across multiple jurisdictions, making Dentons a uniquely positioned legal partner in El Salvador.

The team’s broad expertise spans key industries such as energy, finance, fintech, and digital assets. They have supported clients in complex due diligence processes, market entry strategies, cross-border transactions, and compliance matters under emerging regulatory frameworks. Their experience includes advising on oil and gas compliance, structuring financial products for the local market, supporting fintech expansion into the Caribbean, and securing digital asset licenses under El Salvador’s innovative legal regime. The firm's longstanding relationships with multinational companies underscore its role as a reliable legal advisor in both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - El Salvador

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dentons Central America is a versatile firm in the El Salvador market. The San Salvador-based team is well placed to assist on a wide range of corporate matters and is experienced in providing legal counsel to technology companies on regulatory mandates and often represents clients from the aviation sector. The firm's lawyers are also well equipped to provide advice on corporate reorganisations, corporate governance, tax compliance and banking regulations.

Work Highlights

  • Dentons Central America advised Tether on the incorporation of its local subsidiaries and on regulatory licensing for its crypto and digital asset services.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Martínez
3
Daniel Martínez
3
Band 3

Head of department Daniel Martínez is an experienced and well regarded practitioner who acts on corporate transactions relating to foreign direct investment in El Salvador.

Daniel Martínez's experience allows him to provide clear explanations to complex issues.

Ricardo Milla
4
Ricardo Milla
4
Band 4

Solid partner Ricardo Milla receives recognition as an experienced lawyer in El Salvador for corporate matters. His practice includes corporate restructuring, M&A and due diligence.

Ricardo Milla has been a key ally to us in El Salvador. He has always been available when we have needed him.

David Aguilar
David Aguilar
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch David Aguilar is recognised in the corporate and commercial arena following praise from interviewees for his activity in El Salvador.

David Aguilar is a solid practitioner with extensive knowledge of the Salvadorean legal market. He is responsive and always seeks to provide answers promptly.

Ranked Lawyers at
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El Salvador

Corporate/Commercial

Daniel Martínez
3
Daniel Martínez
3
Band 3
Ricardo Milla
4
Ricardo Milla
4
Band 4
David Aguilar
David Aguilar
Associates to watch

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