Sebastián Solano
Senior Associate
Arias
More informationThe experienced corporate team at regional firm Arias brings strength to advising major multinationals (including Telefónica and Mondelez) across such sectors as telecoms, pharmaceuticals, sports, food and beverages, professional services, chemicals and energy on day-to-day matters and complex, cross-border transactions. The team is headed by due diligence and contract negotiation specialist Andrey Dorado; energy sector expert Melania Dittel; Vicente Lines, who assists telecoms infrastructure and service providers with establishment in the Costa Rican market; Víctor Manuel Garita, who brings expertise to multi-jurisdictional M&A; and international trade authority (and former consul for the Costa Rican Consulate General in New York) Carlos Camacho. Diego Gallegos employs a project and asset finance skill set and provides support with political risk mitigation. Senior counsel Tracy Valera advises on shareholders’, stock purchase and asset purchase agreements and senior associate Sebastián Solano also provides key support.
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Testimonials
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‘They have very good communication.’
‘Personalised attention makes the difference.’
‘The Arias team always shows interest and passion. They adapt very well to the company's processes, providing a quality service.’
‘Melania Dittel and Sebastián Solano are professionals who are very committed to excellence in the legal service they offer.’
‘The Arias team has established itself as one of our main external advisers in Latin America, due to the fact that they are a very high-performance team.’
‘Melania Dittel offers a service that, in addition to being friendly and precise, allows us to have the peace of mind of knowing that at all times she is ready to assist us with a first-class service.’
Key clients
- Natural Partners and ReFeel
- Telefónica
- Stendhal
- Mondelez
- Rajasa
- Eurofarma.
- Pintuco/Grupo Orbis
- IMCD Group/Andes Chemical
Work highlights
- Advised the seller, Pintuco, on a transaction by providing the necessary documentation for the due diligence process and negotiating and revising the transaction agreements.
- Advised Rather Outdoors on the $3m share purchase of Productos Deportivos KS from a local perspective throughout the due diligence stage, closing and post-closing processes.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Melania Dittel
Partner
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrey Dorado, Melania Dittel, Vicente Lines, Víctor Manuel Garita, Carlos Camacho