With over 83 years of experience, ARIAS is a full-service law firm and the first in Central America to adopt a truly regional model, establishing offices in all six countries. What sets us apart is that we are not an alliance or a joint venture of independent firms, but rather one fully integrated firm, operating under a unified structure and brand across the region. Today, our team of more than 120 lawyers works seamlessly from seven offices, including two desks in Honduras, providing our clients with One Step, One Stop legal service. 

Our Project and Infrastructure Finance practice is recognised for providing innovative and effective legal solutions across Central America. We advise and represent investors, developers, financial institutions, government entities and multilateral organisations in the structuring, financing and execution of major infrastructure and energy projects. 

Our team combines in-depth legal expertise with a strong understanding of financial, regulatory and commercial frameworks to deliver strategies that maximise project viability and mitigate risk. We design and implement tailored structures for each project, ensuring compliance with local and international standards while protecting our clients’ interests at every stage. 

Our services include: 

• Structuring and negotiation of project finance and public-private partnership (PPP) agreements
• Development of legal and financial frameworks that optimise risk allocation and ensure project feasibility
• Drafting and negotiation of complex contracts and financing documents
• Advice on regulatory compliance and permits for infrastructure and energy projects
• Identification and management of legal risks throughout project development and execution
• Representation before public authorities, financial institutions and multilateral agencies

Our experience spans large-scale projects such as electricity generation plants, natural gas facilities, roads, airports and ports. We work with developers, engineering and construction companies, banks, private equity funds, investors and government bodies to ensure successful and secure project delivery across the region.