Corporate/Commercial | Latin America

Arias is a regional powerhouse that commands an outstanding reputation in El Salvador's corporate market. The San Salvador-based team of talented practitioners handles sophisticated local and cross-border M&A transactions, in addition to corporate restructurings and incorporations. Arias's lawyers continue to draw praise for their expertise in corporate and financial mandates. The department continues to provide counsel to a variety of regional and international players from the telecommunications, manufacturing and energy sectors.

Consortium Legal has a market-leading practice group that advises on a broad range of commercial matters in El Salvador. The department has significant expertise in handling M&A deals, corporate governance and joint venture matters. The San Salvador-based team also advises on debt restructuring processes, infrastructure projects and loan agreements granted to Salvadorean companies. Key clients from the logistics, real estate, and financial sectors often seek the legal firm's assistance.

BLP is a dynamic full-service firm advising on complex multi-jurisdictional corporate transactions and related due diligence. The San Salvador-based team also boasts solid expertise in providing legal counsel to financial entities on the granting and restructuring of credit facilities. Its clients hail from the banking and finance, telecommunications and retail sectors, among others.

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.

GarciaBodan is a well-regarded regional player that is noted for its capabilities in handling a range of corporate matters in El Salvador. The San Salvador-based team advises on labour, tax and migration law, as well as commercial contracts. The legal team further assists clients with their entry into the Salvadorean market, as well as compliance issues and local regulations.

Mayora & Mayora has a dynamic corporate and commercial practice group in El Salvador that regularly acts for lenders, debtors and sponsors. The department supports clients with the financing and development of clean energy projects. The San Salvador-based team also assists with banking, finance and real estate issues. The firm counts energy companies, financial institutions and real estate developers among its clients.

Torres Legal possesses a well regarded corporate and commercial legal department in El Salvador. The practice group provides legal counsel to local and international clients and is experienced in advising on regulatory compliance and on tax, labour and project finance matters. The law firm boasts additional expertise in public offerings and corporate restructurings. The legal division routinely assists clients from the fintech and digital asset sectors.

Aguilar Castillo Love plays an active role advising clients on a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions in El Salvador, including loan refinancing and M&A. The department is also well placed to assist clients with contractual agreements and corporate governance. The firm is noted for its additional expertise in providing legal counsel to banks and financial institutions.

CENTRAL LAW is a well-respected regional firm with a significant Salvadorean commercial practice group skilled in advising on M&A transactions and corporate restructurings. The firm is also proficient in labour and tax mandates. The department has an impressive roster of local and international clients hailing from the energy, finance and retail sectors.

ALTA Valdés, Suárez & Velasco is well regarded for its capabilities within the Salvadorean corporate and commercial sector. The legal team routinely assists clients with day-to-day corporate issues, as well as with real estate developments and financing matters. The department boasts additional expertise in advising on fintech and cryptocurrency mandates. The law firm's client roster includes notable names from the real estate, automotive and energy sectors.

Lexincorp is a significant regional firm with a strong corporate team. The San Salvador-based team is particularly proficient in advising regional banking clients and investment funds on the structuring, negotiation and execution of revolving and non-revolving loan agreements. Lexincorp offers further assistance in the financing and development of renewable energy projects and is also adept at advising clients seeking authorisation from the competition authority.