Evangelina Lardizábal
Managing Partner
Arias
More informationWith offices in Tegucigalpa and the industrial hub of San Pedro Sula, Arias has a strong platform in Honduras, which combines with its broad regional network to allow the firm to advise both domestic and multinational clients on the full spectrum of corporate work. The team of ‘excellent advisers’ routinely handles cross-border matters, including M&A, with notable recent activity in the renewable energy and mining sectors, and also has a busy antitrust practice, where senior associate Antonio Montes is the key contact for pre-merger notification processes. Honduras managing partner Evangelina Lardizábal is frequently sought after for her experience in multi-jurisdictional M&A, as well as related tax issues; she leads the team with Mario Agüero, a go-to specialist in the structuring of local business operations for international companies. Associate Rodolfo Salgado also provides capable support. Since publication, Montes has left the firm.
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‘Their experience in the local area and laws goes beyond other firms'. We always receive timely, accurate advice, and they are always ready to assist their clients at any time, and always present options so that clients can choose the best one.’
‘They are always willing to assist, and very friendly and respectful; it is always nice to meet them. They are very intelligent and their experience is what makes the difference.'
'Excellent advisers.’
'Very good collaboration. A good team that takes the initiative.'
'Evangelina Lardizábal is always attentive and proactive. Very proficient in the area of cooperative law.'
Work highlights
- Advising Grupo Bimbo on the sale to Mondelēz International Holding of its shares in Ricolino, Productos Ricolino and Productos Leche Coronado, and the related antitrust filing.
- Advising non-profit organisation El Comité para la Defensa y Desarrollo de la Flora y Fauna del Golfo de Fonseca on the community development programme to generate carbon credits from the reforestation of mangrove areas on the Pacific coastline of Honduras.
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