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Mario Lozano is head of the FINTECH and Cryptocurrencies practice, part of the Banking and Finance as well as the M&A and Corporate Departments in ARIAS El Salvador. He joined the firm in 2010 and was named partner in 2021. Prior joining the firm, he worked at the banking sector for more than 7 years. With over 24 years of combined experience in banking and legal expertise, Mario Lozano is a trusted advisor to international banks, financial institutions, and companies. He leverages his deep understanding of complex financial matters, including cross-border loans, syndicated loans, and security packages, to deliver effective solutions.

Mario Lozano has provided advice to the most important financial institutions operating in El Salvador, including complex sales and acquisition of assets. He has also participated in corporate restructuring of a high degree of complexity for several multinational companies in regulated and non-regulated sectors, and in the implementation of economic and corporate structures of prestigious business groups. He has been involved in the pensions sector through sales processes as well as in the insurance sector through the incorporation of broker and reinsurance companies, advising in the process of obtaining regulatory authorizations and at the beginning of their operations.

Mario is active in mergers and acquisitions, analyzing regulatory aspects, due diligence and closing of transactions within different sectors such as: telecommunications, banking, pensions, real estate, and franchise, among others.

Mario is actively shaping the firm's culture as co-chair of the ARIAS Culture Committee and fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.

English and Spanish

International Bar Association

Degree in Law from Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado

Authorized as a practicing attorney and Notary Public by the Supreme Court of El Salvador.

Masters Degree in Business Law from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, ranked as one of the best law faculties in the world.

Certified by Harvard Law School on their Negotiation and Leadership program, dedicated to negotiation and conflict management.