With its dedicated fintech practice and experienced team, Torres Legal provides domestic and multinational corporates, cryptocurrency exchanges, banks, stock exchanges and insurance companies with a full range of cryptocurrency-related services. The practice is headed by managing partner Héctor Torres, who brings expertise to securitisations, tokenisations and ICOs, alongside two new partners who joined in October 2023 from Consortium Legal - digital assets specialist Daniel Leiva and Annette Herrera, who draws on a background advising international businesses, financial institutions and corporate borrowers on matters ranging from syndicated lending and acquisition finance to equity and debt securities. Senior associate Andrea Gómez, who arrived in September 2023 from a government role, utilises experience in new technologies, advising on matters involving data protection, AI and blockchain. Key support is provided by associate Adalicia Torres, who heads the firm’s tax and compliance department.
Testimonials
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- 'Experts in topics related to startups, blockchain technologies and fintech.'
- 'The primary individual we work with at the Torres Legal is Daniel Leiva. His versatility, rapport with government bodies and agility in providing direct responses make him an incredibly valuable asset to our team.'
- 'Torres Legal's fintech team is distinguished by its multidisciplinary approach, combining legal experience in areas such as banking, finance, technology and regulation.'
- 'They have a clear and deep overview of the current state of the fintech industry in the region.'
- 'The team is incredibly knowledgable and always available.'
- 'Daniel Leiva has a strong command of financial matters and handling business matters within the framework of current regulations in El Salvador and Central America.'
Key clients
- Enor Securities (IB Maker)
- e-Grains
- Cubo Pago
- Binance
- Osmo
- DitoBanx
- Naka
- Bitso
- PASD
- Bitcoin Licenses
- SPDE
- El Dorado
Work highlights
- Advised eGrains on launching a security token issuance of commodities for a value of $100m.
- Provided Binance with comprehensive guidance across various facets of its endeavours in El Salvador, encompassing corporate structuring, operational management and active participation in regulatory discussions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Héctor Torres, Daniel Leiva, Annette Herrera