Founded in El Salvador, Arias has since expanded and added locations throughout Central America. The firm currently has offices in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. The Panamanian office is the firm’s newest office, which opened in 2011 and is located in Panama City. Siaska Lorenzo is the managing partner of the firm.  

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm is best known for its work in the banking and finance practice area, but also does notable work in the M&A and project development practice areas. 

It represents both strategic buyers and sellers across a variety of industries in acquisition and restructuring matters, as well as borrowers and lenders in banking matters including loan and credit agreements. 

The project development team has experience in the telecommunications industry. 

Key clients 

Arias maintains strong relationships with key clients including Grupo Cobra, Indecomm Digital Services, Giant Bridge Company and Teléfonica.  

Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

During the research period the firm was active in banking and finance as well as M&A. 

The banking team focused on domestic transactions including project and asset financing.  The firm also advised on investment fund activities and restructurings. Most of its clients were lenders. 

The M&A team also directed its work towards domestic transactions, advising buyers and sellers in strategic acquisitions across various industries including construction and professional services.   

Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Banco La Hipotecaria $25 million financing 

CrediQ El Salvador/CrediQ CR $100 million financing 

Webhelp $575 million acquisition of OneLink