Founded in 1942 in El Salvador by Dr. Francisco Armando Arias, Arias is a law firm rooted in humanistic principles and values of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Renowned for its banking and finance expertise, the firm also excels in M&A and project development. Arias represents strategic buyers and sellers across various industries in acquisitions and restructurings, as well as borrowers and lenders in banking matters, including loan and credit agreements. Committed to quality legal services, Arias strives to innovate and lead in the legal and business world. 

Highlights 

The firm advised on various matters, including complex bond issuances, acquisition structures, and SPACs with significant social and environmental impacts. Notably, they facilitated an innovative Emissions Reductions Purchase Agreement between Emergent and the Republic of Costa Rica. Through the LEAF Coalition, they helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions by uniting government and corporate demand for high-quality, verified “REDD+” emissions reductions from tropical forest countries. 

Key Clients 

Key clients include Snowflake, TWO- Hennessy Capital Group, Univar, FreeBalance, Bank of America, The Toronto Dominion Bank, Athelia Sustainable Ocean Fund Enfragen Management Services 

Testimonials  

“Responsible, understand the business, prompt response, legal knowledge” (M&A) 

“They always provide solutions and proposals for alternate ways we can work around different things. Their regional reach in Central America, Colombia, and Argentina has also been great. Last but not least, their steadfast and quick replies are very helpful.” (Financial Services Regulatory)