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Provided by Ana Teresa Rizo
Banking, Finance and Insurance
Corporate and Commercial law
Labor Law and Business Immigration
Project and Infrastructure Finance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Taxes and Fiscal Planning
Government Procurement
Technology, Media and Telecommunications
- Degree in law at the Universidad Centroamericana de Nicaragua
- Authorized to practice as a lawyer and notary public by the Supreme Court of Nicaragua.
- Master of Economic Law at the University of Chile and Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Cornell University.
- Member of International Bar Association (IBA)
Ana Teresa is the Managing Partner of the Arias office in Nicaragua and a member of the Regional Managing Council. Throughout her career, she has advised international financial institutions on reviewing and structuring securities of all types, as well as drafting agreements, providing clients with a comprehensive and strategic approach. Additionally, she has guided foreign investors in organizing their corporate structures for operations in Nicaragua and ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements.
Ana Teresa has been involved in complex transactions, actively participating in due diligence processes and structuring deals for acquiring companies across various sectors, such as retail, distribution, telecommunications, and financial institutions, among others. She also serves as legal counsel to several local companies, managing their daily operations in areas including tax, labor, and contractual matters.
Her expertise extends to drafting and reviewing significant legislative projects in Nicaragua, such as the Movable Security Law (Ley de Garantías Mobiliarias) and the Leasing Law (Ley de Leasing), both of which were reviewed and approved by the National Assembly. She has also been involved in discussions surrounding the Antitrust Law (Ley de Promoción de la Competencia), contributing to the development of the country’s legal framework.
Provided by Chambers
Esteemed lawyer and managing partner Ana Teresa Rizo is well known in the Nicaraguan corporate and commercial practice. She often works on major mergers and acquisitions and loan finance deals for international investors, as well as providing financial regulatory advice.
Provided by Chambers
Ana Teresa Rizo is an excellent professional who I know I can rely on for good advice.
Ana Teresa Rizo is a lawyer who is very accurate in her recommendations.
Ana Teresa Rizo is an excellent professional who I know I can rely on for good advice.
Ana Teresa Rizo is a lawyer who is very accurate in her recommendations.
2 items provided by Arias
LEGAL COUNSEL TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION IN A $150 MILLION FINANCING FOR GRUPO RANSA
ARIAS SERVED AS LEGAL COUNSEL TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION IN A SIGNIFICANT $150 MILLION FINANCING FOR GRUPO RANSA
ARIAS ACTED AS LOCAL COUNSEL IN THE FINANCING RESULTING FROM THE MERGER OF RANSA WITH TCF
ARIAS is pleased to recount the role played as local counsel in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama to Banco Santander and Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) in the financing and refinancing resulting from the merger of Ransa with TCF
LEGAL COUNSEL TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION IN A $150 MILLION FINANCING FOR GRUPO RANSA
ARIAS SERVED AS LEGAL COUNSEL TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION IN A SIGNIFICANT $150 MILLION FINANCING FOR GRUPO RANSA
ARIAS ACTED AS LOCAL COUNSEL IN THE FINANCING RESULTING FROM THE MERGER OF RANSA WITH TCF
ARIAS is pleased to recount the role played as local counsel in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama to Banco Santander and Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior (Bladex) in the financing and refinancing resulting from the merger of Ransa with TCF