Torres Legal > San Salvador, El Salvador > Firm Profile
Torres Legal Offices
#4312, El Salvador
C.A Calle Cuscatlán
Colonia Escalón San Salvador
El Salvador
Torres Legal > The Legal 500 Rankings
El Salvador > Dispute resolution Tier 3
The dispute resolution team at boutique firm Torres Legal handles complex arbitration and litigation for a wide-ranging client base of financial institutions, multinational corporations, governmental institutions such as the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of El Salvador (MAG) and family offices, with expertise spanning the healthcare, banking, tourism, real estate, fintech and sports sectors. The practice is overseen by founder, managing partner and seasoned arbitrator Héctor Torres, Oscar Giralt, a specialist in public administration-oriented disputes, and associate Rubén Rivas, who handles litigation related to contracts, investments, real estate rights and construction industry operations. Other key figures include Luis Domínguez, who manages insurance disputes, and Héctor Torres Reyes, who brings over 30 years of experience as a judge and district court magistrate to the practice.Practice head(s):
Héctor Torres; Oscar Giralt; Rubén Rivas
Testimonials
‘Their lawyers have a strong business approach when managing legal disputes, a quality that really differentiates them from others. They make a very good use of technology to communicate and to prepare the cases.’
‘Héctor Torres helped us finish a very complex case that put our company at great risk. He is completely understanding and his advice is always one step ahead. Rubén Rivas is a very intelligent lawyer and a great negotiator.’
‘Torres Legal works on the strategy of its cases with great dedication.‘
‘Héctor Torres’ strategic approach to the case presented to the court, as well as his knowledge of his client’s business environment, provides great added value to the firm’s services. Oscar Giralt’s experience and level of preparation is unique in the market. His high degree of specialisation allows him to effectively defend his clients. Rubén Rivas knows how to handle extra-judicial negotiations very well, and his dedication to studying the evidence and legal arguments means he is very precise when it comes to representing his clients.‘
‘The firm has many innovative legal services that make it stand out in the market. It sets itself apart with its constant effort to serve its clients in the best way.‘
‘The firm remains up to date technologically, as well as technically.‘
‘Oscar Girault stands out for his capacity to solve problems.‘
Key clients
Avitours
Insami
Saint Germain
Mikasa Coporation
Ministerio de Agrícultura y Ganadería de El Salvador
Work highlights
- Acting for sports equipment company Mikasa Corporation in a trade mark dispute involving a former business partner.
- Acting for Insami in a dispute over a property whose value increased exponentially due to the fact that it is in the area adjacent to an important new highway, the San Miguel bypass.
- Successful represented Avitours in pursuing a claim against a business partner over the management of a rock concert.
El Salvador > Corporate and M&A
El Salvador > Intellectual property
Torres Legal > Firm Profile
Torres Legal, established in 2009, is a pioneering law firm committed to revolutionizing legal, financial, and business services in response to evolving market demands.
Driven by a vision to be a trusted partner to businesses and to craft innovative legal solutions, Torres Legal has emerged as one of the fastest-growing firms in El Salvador, serving a diverse clientele including international companies and individuals.Our team comprises of highly skilled lawyers, each specializing in various practice areas, boasting extensive experience and a proven track record in navigating complex legal issues. Drawing upon our elite expertise across all practice areas, we tailor our services to meet the unique requirements of each client and case.
At the core of our excellence is a team of seasoned professionals who foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of optimal outcomes for our clients.Our culture thrives on cultivating collaborative synergy across diverse disciplines, ensuring our clients receive unwavering dedication, seamless teamwork, and unparalleled quality in our services. We leverage our robust culture to deliver our firm’s expertise to every client through genuine collaboration, positioning ourselves at the forefront of legal innovation in every practice area.
Torres Legal has garnered recognition in prestigious directories such as Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500, in addition to receiving accolades at the DyN Awards 2022 and 2023 presented by Derecho y Negocios magazine. Elevating its distinction further, Torres Legal stands alone as the sole Central American firm holding ISO 9001:2015 certification for Quality Management, setting unparalleled standards within the industry.
Main areas of practice
Corporate: provides advice to national and international companies, as well as venture capital firms. They have a team specialized in creating corporate structures to make capital investment more efficient.
Fintech: the firm has professionals who have advised on the execution of business and technology-based projects for financial or business innovation. Some of the services provided by this area are focused on: Fintech, Smart Contracts, ICO’s, Blockchain projects, E-commerce, cryptoassets, etc.
Compliance: it seeks to cover the need of companies that need specialized regulatory permits, in compliance with governmental obligations and special laws.
Family Business: the service is focused on family businesses that aim to ensure their continuity over time, avoiding unpleasant differences among its members. The team offers advice for each particular case so that families can count on a structure that will allow them to face the future in a more secure way.
Banking and Finance: Torres Legal is a pioneer in the start-up of companies dedicated to the provision of financial inclusion services through technological means. They have been able to actively collaborate with institutions of the Government of El Salvador, for the creation of the regulatory framework for providers of mobile and electronic financial services.
Tax: the firm has specialists with a solid practice in tax law, with which they have successfully represented their clients before state institutions and, where appropriate, have defended their interests before the Contentious-Administrative Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice.
Dispute Resolution: focused on negotiation, advice and representation of each client, always finding the most favorable and beneficial situation in order to provide the desired results. Thanks to the strategic vision for each case and its different scenarios, they work to prevent contingencies implicit in the dispute resolution process.
Intellectual Property: the firm seeks to demonstrate to their clients how, through the implementation of legal protection strategies, they can create and increase the value of their intellectual property. They provide innovative advice on the preparation, drafting and negotiation of contracts on intangible assets, and in cases where necessary, the defense of intellectual property rights in court.
Public Administration: they provide specialized, preventive and corrective legal advice to public institutions. In addition, they coordinate the management of audits by private firms and the Court of Accounts of the Republic of El Salvador, in order to avoid findings that may affect the acting officials.
Labor and Immigration: through advisory services, they seek to empower companies, and therefore guide, in an integral manner, the processes of human resources policies from a preventive perspective.
Civil Law: Our team comprises notaries in good standing renowned for their top-tier training and extensive expertise in delivering exceptional notarial services. Our offerings encompass a range of notarial services, including document authentication, contract drafting and certification, company establishment, and public deeds.
Sector specialitations
Advertising, Aviation, Banking, Food & Beverages, Communications Management, Construction, Capital Markets, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain, Digital Assets, E-Commerce, Energy and Natural Resources, Exporting and Importing Logistics, Financial Services, Fintech, Government and Public Services, Insurance, Medical Services, NPO, Technological Services, Tourism, Textile Industry, Real Estate, Retail, Recruitment.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Fintech / Tax and Compliance | Héctor Torres | htorres@torres.legal | |
Corporate / Banking and Finance | Annette Herrera | aherrera@torres.legal | |
Fintech / Banking and Finance | Daniel Leiva | dleiva@torres.legal | |
Corporate | Luis Domínguez | luisdominguez@torres.legal | |
Public Administration | Oscar Giralt | ogiralt@torres.legal | |
Public Administraton | Marta Patiño | mpatino@torres.legal | |
Dispute Resolution | Rubén Rivas | rubenrivas@torres.legal | |
Labor and Inmigration / Civil Law | Raquel Santos | rsantos@torres.legal | |
Intellectual Property | Paola Lambert | plambert@torres.legal | |
Tax and Compliance | Adalicia Torres | atorres@torres.legal |
Meet The Team(s)
Lawyer Profiles
Staff Figures
Partners : 9 Associates : 9 Lawyers : 3 Total Legal Team Members : 29 Total Firm Members : 44Languages
Spanish English French PortugueseMemberships
Alliott Global Alliance American Chamber of Commerce of El Salvador German-Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce and Industry Salvadoran Chamber of Information and Communications Technology Salvadoran Association of Fintech Bitcoin Association of El Salvador Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce and Industry- Dispute resolution