Displaying ‘strength and proven experience’, the powerhouse dispute resolution team at regional firm Arias remains a market leader, assisting major multinationals (including household names such as Walmart, Citibank and Philip Morris) with out-of-court settlements, alternate dispute resolution and high-stakes litigation. Headed by senior partner and arbitration authority Eduardo Ángel, who brings over 23 years of experience to the practice, the team covers a comprehensive range of disputes, from commercial, civil, corporate and administrative litigation to cases involving labour, IP, anti-money laundering (AML) and environmental issues. Its broad client base spans such sectors as agriculture, retail, pharmaceuticals, banking, tobacco, real estate and energy. Jaime Rodríguez adds expertise in administrative procedures, contractual and extra-contractual disputes and construction matters. Fernando Montano, who was promoted to partner in January 2021, specialises in compliance matters including AML and competition cases. Key support is provided by associate Diego Meléndez  , who handles due diligence processes and debt collection matters.

The team at BLP advises local and international companies on a broad range of dispute resolution matters. These include corporate and commercial litigation, disputes relating to consumer protection, international distribution agreements, product liability and shareholder conflicts, and mediation and arbitration proceedings. The experienced group also handles antitrust, customs, tax, labour, environmental, intellectual property and real estate disputes. Director Luis Vega is the key contact.

Standing out for its ‘commitment and agility in responding’, Consortium Legal employs deep regional bench strength (with offices in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua) to assist national, regional and multinational corporates and financial institutions involved in high-value, cross-border disputes. César Ramos leads the team, with 30 years’ experience spanning arbitration, alternative dispute resolution matters, and civil, commercial and labour litigation, including disputes in the financial, industrial and construction sectors. Key support at associate level is provided by constitutional law expert Diego Rivera.

With offices in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, the litigation and arbitration department at García & Bodán leverages its regional strength and the experience of its team to advise major multinational banks and corporates on a diverse spectrum of contentious matters, with a specialisation in IP enforcement. The team is led by managing partner and IP practice head Julio Vargas, an expert in civil and criminal litigation related to unfair competition, anti-piracy, and cancellations for non-use and nullity, and Oscar Torres, who was promoted to regional director of the labour practice in April 2022 and has expertise in labour, contractual, banking and administrative law disputes. Senior associate and tax practice director Mauricio Orellana is also noted. The team’s client base includes well-known names such as Mattel and Sky, and spans the entertainment, media, food and beverages, construction, energy and pharmaceutical sectors.

Utilising the bench strength of its offices in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, Lexincorp‘s Salvadoran dispute resolution practice acts for national, regional and multinational corporates and financial institutions in complex mediation and arbitration proceedings and high-stakes litigation. The team is led by disputes expert Enrique Escobar, with support at associate level from Kevin Vargas (who brings expertise in civil, constitutional, administrative and labour cases to the team) and Mauricio Guardado (a specialist in disputes concerning tenders and labour contracts). Strong in the banking and retail spaces, the group is also active in disputes involving the agricultural, tech, and oil and gas sectors.

Highlighted for its ‘availability, client service, knowledge and professionalism’, the team at boutique firm Romero Pineda assists major national, regional and global corporates with negotiations and alternate dispute resolution strategies, in addition to providing representation in high-stakes litigation. The practice is headed by founding partner and firm chairman Roberto Romero, an authority in arbitration and cases concerning international treaties; litigation department director Carlos Castillo  , an expert in corporate and intellectual property cases; and associates Feridee Alabi, who specialises in contentious-administrative and consumer law matters, and Nadya León, who provides support in complex IP litigation. Acting for key market players such as Copa Airlines and Grupo Bimbo, the practice has a broad client base across such industries as food, aviation, retail, cosmetics, construction and entertainment.

The team at Mayora & Mayora, S.C. coordinates with the firm's offices in Honduras and Guatemala to provide a comprehensive range of dispute resolution services to international companies and financial institutions. The team displays particular strength in cases in the energy and finance sectors. Headed by experienced senior partner Manuel Telles, the wide-ranging practice handles labour, competition, customs, administrative, constitutional, consumer protection and criminal litigation. Associate Rolando Suria is also a key contact, with expertise in tax and labour disputes.