Corporate/Commercial
El Salvador
18 years ranked
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Benjamin Valdez Iraheta
Latin America 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
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Latin America
Practice Areas
Corporate Law
Competition Law
Stock Exchange Law
Electricity Regulation and Markets
Banking and Finance
Oil and Gas
Mergers & Acquisitions
Career
University of Paris II, Pantheon-Assas (Sorbonne). Paris, France. Master’s Degree in International Public Law, 1982.
Dr. Jose Matias Delgado University, San Salvador, El Salvador. Bachelor of Law, 1980.
Lawyer of the Republic of El Salvador (admitted in 1983).
Salvadoran Notary Public (admitted in 1983).
Professional Memberships
Legal advisor to Salvadoran subsidiary of Pricesmart Inc. 1998- 2009.
Legal advisor to the Salvadoran subsidiary of Exxon Mobil. 1996-2011.
Legal advisor to Banco Scotiabank de El Salvador, S.A. 2001-2005.
Legal advisor for International Finance Corporation in granting loans to Salvadoran companies. 1995-present.
External legal advisor to Ente Operador Regional (regional electricity market operator). 2010-present.
Legal advisor to the Salvadoran subsidiary of Puma Energy. 2011-present.
Personal
Has led a lifelong career not only as a lawyer, but as a diplomat and public servant. He has also served on the boards of directors of important banks, insurance companies, non-for-profit associations and other companies. He is still active, advising on matters related to mergers and acquisitions, electricity markets, stock markets and matters relevant to the corporate world.
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Seasoned practitioner Benjamin Valdez Iraheta of Benjamin Valdez & Asociados remains a renowned figure among corporate and commercial lawyers in El Salvador.
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Benjamin Valdez Iraheta is an efficient and approachable lawyer with strong expertise and a high standard of legal practice.
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El Salvador
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