As the legal branch of the global assurance and tax advice heavyweight, EY Law Central America is in pole position to provide legal tax assistance. The 'experienced' department led by 'professional' senior manager Carlos Gaitán and Héctor Mancía focuses particularly on all stages of tax controversy processes before the tax administration, appeal forums and courts, including constitutional process litigation. Gaitán brings hands-on experience working for El Salvador's tax authority to the table and is well equipped to handle issues such as double taxation, tax information exchange and tax benefits. In addition to its vast judicial experience, the team is also active in tax advisory services and assists with the fiscal aspects of transactions.

Tax advice, planning, due diligence, litigation and transfer pricing are the key features of Arias' tax practice, which is led by Luis Barahona. He has deep knowledge of precautionary legal audits, tax risk detection and tax administration, particularly in the private sector. Senior associate César López provides key support, especially in tax litigation before the administrative and judicial authorities. Combining tax know-how with corporate expertise, senior associate Marianella Guidos advises clients on customs regulations and due diligence processes.

General tax consultancy, international tax planning, customs law and transfer pricing are the focus of the tax practice at Consortium Legal. Well equipped to handle municipal as well as governmental tax litigation, practice head Diego Martín-Menjívar and key associate William Escobar further assist the firm's corporate practice with tax advice on transactions. Martín-Menjívar is also familiar with tax and customs litigation at the administrative and judicial level, and Escobar defends clients in procedures related to internal, customs and municipal tax sanctions. Furthermore, the group advises domestic and multinational clients on tax management, audits and tax inspections.