Dentons

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Bolstered by the March 2022 addition of the entire team from domestic practice MCM Legal, Dentons has strengthened both its regional presence and its corporate team in El Salvador. Advising domestic and multinational corporates, including household names such as United Airlines, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Huawei and Telefónica, on high-value, multi-jurisdictional matters, the firm has a strong presence in sectors ranging from telecoms, aviation and automobiles to hospitality, fintech and transport. The practice’s full corporate offering extends to governance issues, market expansion, and complex service and distributorship agreements. Daniel Martinez, who brings to the table over 20 years of experience assisting clients with major transactions in the corporate arena, leads the team. Other notable names are Ricardo Milla, who specialises in restructurings and company formations, and senior associate David Aguilar, who advises on regulatory matters and public procurement processes.

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Key clients

  • United Airlines
  • Huawei Telecommunications
  • Volante Technologies
  • Equifax
  • DEG (Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft)
  • AGS Protect
  • Nature's Sunshine Products
  • Hamburg Süd
  • Telefónica
  • Nikken
  • Fiat Chrysler
  • Syscorp
  • Icards Solutions
  • Grupo Silkcroft
  • Grupo Arquero
  • Medtrition
  • Preferred Hotel Group
  • Serdi
  • Smart Strategic Marketing
  • Diper Exhibitions
  • Sysde
  • Musicar

Work highlights

  • Assisted Puma Energy in a complex corporate restructuring process and with antitrust approvals.
  • Advising Equifax on the acquisition of the share capital portion of the company from one of the shareholders, a regional bank.
  • Advised on the acquisition of a Salvadoran company for German multinational online food-delivery service Delivery Hero.

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.
David Aguilar
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Daniel Martínez

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniel Martinez