Lexincorp
More informationDrawing on a regional network spanning Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, the Salvadoran dispute resolution team at Lexincorp acts for national, regional and multinational corporations and financial institutions in high-stakes litigation, arbitration and mediation, with specialty in administrative tax litigation. The team is led by Enrique Escobar, a seasoned litigator who has particular expertise to the energy and telecoms sectors, and Kevin Vargas, who was promoted to partner in January 2023 and who handles complex administrative, constitutional and labour disputes. Support is provided at the associate level by Mauricio Guardado, who is experienced in disputes concerning tenders and labour contracts, as well as contentious-administrative proceedings.
Testimonials
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- 'They are very good lawyers and defend my interests very well.'
- 'Kevin Vargas seeks to defend my interests in the best way and Mauricio Guardado is a great support to the team.'
Key clients
- Hipotecaria San Miguel
- GCE International
- Grupo Monge
- Puma El Salvador
Work highlights
- Represented Grupo Monge in a contentious-administrative claim against the General Directorate of Internal Taxes, seeking a reduction of its income tax balance.
- Successfully represented Puma El Salvador in contentious-administrative tax proceedings.
- Acted for GCE International in an insurance case relating to the closure of a factory in El Salvador.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Enrique Escobar, Kevin Vargas