The dispute resolution practice at regional heavyweight Arias puts an emphasis on out-of-court settlements, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, all the while remaining well equipped to represent clients in litigation. Clients range from local to international companies from numerous sectors, such as consumer goods, energy, hospitality and pharmaceuticals. The multi-disciplinary team also handles administrative antitrust procedures, anti-money laundering issues and customs obligations. Eduardo Ángel spearheads the department, and has a particular focus on labour disputes, competition and data privacy matters, among others. Damages claims, commercial disputes and consumer protection matters are frequently handled by key practitioner Jaime Rodríguez. Senior associate Fernando Montano has expertise in administrative procedures, antitrust matters and judicial intellectual property proceedings related to unfair competition; since publication, he has been raised to the partnership, effective as of January 2021.

A well-established firm in the local market, Romero Pineda assists clients with resolving contentious matters and represents them before different entities and courts. Led by Roberto Romero, Carlos Castillo, Karla Patricia Alas and Feridee Alabi, the litigation department excels at handling anti-piracy and trade mark infringement cases in collaboration with the firm's strong intellectual property practice. Founding partner Romero focuses on arbitration agreements as well as dispute settlements and Castillo acts primarily at the nexus of intellectual property and litigation, while associate Alas also handles mediation and matters relating to new technologies, digital law and consumer protection, and Alabi specialises in labour disputes.

The 'trustworthy and professional' litigation and arbitration team at Consortium Legal covers contentious matters of a civil, commercial, administrative and constitutional nature. A core area of focus is the resolution of disputes in the construction sector. César Ramos, who leads the team, is also knowledgeable about alternative dispute resolution and economic crime matters. Associates Cristina Campos and Carlos Sibrián provide key support: Campos displays ample experience in litigation drafting and Sibrián specialises in consumer law and anti-money laundering issues.

The three pillars of García & Bodán's dispute resolution practice are labour, construction and intellectual property litigation. Department head Oscar Torres takes on the majority of a growing number of infrastructure and employment disputes, while his co-chair Julio Vargas focuses on intellectual property matters. The latter also acts as regional head of IP and has deep expertise in anti-piracy litigation.

LatinAlliance El Salvador's litigation and arbitration department has key strengths in strategic prevention, consumer law and anti-corruption matters. Herbert Guerrero leads the practice and acts as the first point of contact.

Offering a diverse array of litigation and arbitration support, Mayora & Mayora, S.C. is of particular note for contentious financial matters such as enforcing debt collection. Heading the practice are senior partner Manuel Telles and associate Nelson López, who has experience in civil and commercial procedural law as well as tax and customs administrative claims.