Lilian Arias
Co-Managing Partner.
Arias
More informationThe corporate team at regional powerhouse Arias remains a mainstay on high-value, multi-jurisdictional corporate transactions. The firm's broad client base includes financial institutions and major multinationals in sectors ranging from telecoms, financial services and tech to energy, chemicals and hospitality; some key names include Citibank, Telefónica and Chevron. The team is jointly headed by founding partner Armando Arias; El Salvador co-managing partner Lilian Arias, who brings to bear over 26 years of experience in the corporate space; M&A authority Roberta Gallardo, who also assists clients with day-to-day matters such as corporate governance and regulatory issues; Ana Mercedes López, who provides expertise on major restructurings; and energy sector specialists Luisa Rivas and Carolina Lazo. They receive capable support from senior counsels Adán Araujo, who has expertise in highly regulated sectors such as energy, telecoms and financial services, and Ernesto Sánchez, whose practice covers matters in the financial services and tech industries, and senior associate Rafael Burgos, who handles deal negotiations, the drafting of contracts and structuring of collaterals.
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Testimonials
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- 'A very attentive and super agile team.’
- 'Arias is one of the most well-rounded firms out there, with the greatest coverage.'
- 'The team led by Ana Mercedes López has a very high level of commitment to the client's objectives, a deep knowledge of Salvadoran law and a very good ability to adapt to complex situations and problems. It is really a pleasure to work with them.'
- ‘They are quite open to clients' requests, they have very good response times and they are able to understand clients' priorities and needs in environments that involve certain regulatory complexities.’
- ‘The team displays openness and great professionalism, deftly managing the difficult conversations that can arise during an acquisition and helping to move towards a successful close.’
- ‘Luisa Rivas is extremely diligent and was instrumental in a recent transaction. Mario Lozano also provides great support in corporate matters.’
- 'They are highly trained, with extensive legal knowledge.'
Key clients
- Citibank
- PRB
- ADOC
- SBA
- Holcim
- Del Sur
- Grupo Cassa
- Telefonica
- 3M
- Chevron
Work highlights
- Advised Zurn Water Solutions on its merger with Elkay Manufacturing to create water services provider Zurn Elkay Water Solutions.
- Acted as local counsel to the R&W underwriter, ASQ Insurance, in the merger of private equity firm Sentinel Capital Partners and apparel manufacturer and designer L2Brands.
- Assisted with the sale of the operations of Telefónica's subsidiary in El Salvador, Telefónica Centroamérica Inversiones.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Roberta Gallardo
Partner.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Luisa Rivas
Partner
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Roberta Gallardo, Ana Mercedes López, Carolina Lazo, Lilian Arias, Armando Arias, Luisa Rivas