Arias
More informationDispute resolution powerhouse Arias leads the way in El Salvador, frequently acting for household-name multinationals and financial institutions (such as Citibank, Philip Morris and Walmart) in high-stakes litigation, as well as alternate dispute resolution processes and out-of-court settlements. Covering the key pillars of corporate, commercial, competition, civil, administrative and environmental law, the group represents a broad client base spanning the retail, pharmaceuticals, banking, tobacco, real estate and energy sectors. In addition, the team represents clients in administrative and judicial antitrust proceedings, as well as labour and IP disputes. The team is headed by Eduardo Ángel, whose practice takes in civil, commercial, contentious-administrative and constitutional litigation (including disputes relating to labour and competition law, money laundering claims and distribution agreements). Other key figures include Jaime Rodríguez, who handles complex contractual and construction-related disputes, as well as commercial and civil litigation, and Fernando Montano, who brings added strength to matters involving competition and anti-money laundering regulations. Since publication, Rodríguez has left the firm - effective as of May 2024.
Testimonials
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- 'At Arias you can find a comprehensive solution to your company's problems, as they have true specialists in key areas.'
- ‘Eduardo Ángel has great specialisation in both labour issues and litigation issues. That knowledge allows him to give well-founded recommendations and he has the ability to give a lot of confidence to those who work with him.'
- 'It is a great team with extensive experience, which stays up to date and is very professional.'
- 'Eduardo Ángel is a great lawyer with extensive knowledge and experience, who explains his recommendations clearly.'
- 'The team stand out for their experience in various branches of the law and their invaluable commitment to their clients.'
- 'The Arias team have a high level of technical knowledge and experience. They are always attentive to the needs of their clients, are strong and decisive, and advise and direct clients appropriately.'
- 'The lawyers are high-performing, they stay up to date and their experience is outstanding. Eduardo Ángel is knowledgeable about procedure and administrative and constitutional law, and supports the client in the search for solutions and the defence of their interests.'
Key clients
- AB InBev
- Davivienda
- Citibank
- Hanesbrands
- Philip Morris
- Walmart
- Dizucar
- CBX Global
- Essity
- Strike
Work highlights
- Successfully defended Panalab against a claim for damages over the alleged termination without cause of a distribution agreement.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eduardo Ángel