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

Arias advised on complex cross-border financing and restructuring transactions in 2024. The firm acted as lead local counsel to DEG across multiple secured loan facilities, including a senior financing in Nicaragua and a pledge over a Panamanian deposit certificate for a syndicated structure involving European institutional investors. These deals required intricate coordination of multi-jurisdictional laws, enforceability of foreign security instruments, and recognition of German choice-of-law provisions. Additionally, Arias represented Procaps in its global debt restructuring, managing Panamanian collateral implementation—including share pledges, real estate mortgages, and IP security—under strict timelines. Both transactions underscore Arias’ expertise in asset finance and multi-country deal execution, delivering innovative solutions for international lenders and regional corporates. 

Key clients 

Blue Orchard, DEG, Hencorp, Leaders Global Solutions and Procaps