Héctor Torres

Practice Areas

Héctor Torres has more than 16 years of experience in the practice of private and public law, specializing himself in the areas of corporate law, alternative dispute resolution, family business consulting and LegalTech. Additionally, he advises on the launching of entrepreneurial and technology-based projects for financial and business innovation.

Career

He is one of the founding members of Torres Legal, and has held the position of managing partner since the start.

Professional Memberships

- Authorized to practice law and notary by the Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador.

- Board Member of the Salvadoran-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

- Active member of IR Global.

- Ranked in The Legal 500 Firms To Watch in the Dispute Resolution and Corporate/M&A categories.

-Certified Arbitrator by the Mediation and Arbitration Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of El Salvador.

Publications

"Law firm sees big opportunities with blockchain and digital transformation" - Forbes Centroamerica.

"Héctor Torres, at the leading edge of legatech" - Law and Business Magazine

"Fintech out of the box, an idea based on FIAT -CRYPTO -COLON" - Torres Legal Website

"A brief reflection of Blockchain and Regtech." - Torres Legal Website

"Blockchain Company, Inc.: The Revolution of Business Structures" -Diario El Salvador

Languages Spoken

Spanish, English and French.

Industry Sector Expertise

FinTech, LegalTech, InsurTech, PropTech, Neobanking, Real Estate Securitization Funds, Venture Capital and Private Equity, Crowdfunding, ICOs - STOs, Bitcoin Companies, Innovators in Digital Payment Gateways. Blockchain, Property Tokenizations, Electronic Money Providers, Digital Wallets, NFT Registry, Digitalization and Document Management for Credit Handling in Financial Institutions, Corporate, M&A, Dispute Resolution, Financial Inclusion, Compliance, E-Commerce and Family Business.

Experience

Héctor Torres is an outstanding Salvadoran lawyer and notary with extensive experience in multiple cutting-edge areas in the legal and technological fields. His field of expertise encompasses various sectors, including Fintech, LegalTech, PropTech, InsurTech, Neobanking, Real Estate Securitization Funds, Venture Capital and Private Equity, Crowdfunding, ICOs - STOs, Bitcoin Companies, and Innovators in Digital Payment Gateways.

With profound knowledge in Blockchain and Asset Tokenization, Héctor has advised numerous clients in the realm of digital investments and innovative financial transactions. He has worked with electronic money providers and collaborated in the development of secure digital wallets, ensuring efficient and reliable transactions in the digital environment.

His expertise in digitalization and document management for credit handling in financial institutions has been instrumental in streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency in the financial sector.

With a comprehensive approach, Héctor has also worked in the field of E-commerce, advising companies in the development and compliance with specific regulations. He has participated in mergers and acquisitions, providing corporate advice and effectively resolving legal disputes.

Additionally, Héctor has experience in regulatory compliance and risk management, advising companies in establishing policies and procedures that meet applicable regulatory standards.

Furthermore, Héctor has provided specialized legal services to family businesses, understanding the particularities and challenges faced by these organizations.

With a strong track record and deep knowledge in the mentioned areas, Héctor Torres has become a prominent figure in the legal and technological realms, providing innovative and strategic solutions to his clients.

Torres is a university professor of Private Law at the Superior College of Economy and Bussiness of El Salvador. Additionally, he is a certified arbitrator of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of El Salvador.

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