Arias

Arias' 'combination of high-level technical skills with open and proactive communication allows for exceptional legal service’. The firm houses a full-service corporate and M&A practice which serves as a one-stop-shop for local, regional and international clients from across the food and beverages, telecoms, financial services, transport, logistics and pharmaceutical sectors, among others. Thanks to its extensive network in Central America and Panama, the team is well equipped to handle both local and regional M&A deals, while its experience also spans joint ventures, the launch of new operations in the Costa Rican market and, most notably, complex antitrust filings. Vicente Lines, who has longstanding expertise in M&A, heads the practice with Andrey Dorado, who is highlighted for his ‘in-depth knowledge’ and ’ability to manage complex transnational negotiations’, as well as private equity and antitrust matters, and Melania Dittel, a specialist in corporate governance and advising family offices. The talented secondary line-up includes senior counsel Tracy Varela, who is skilled in cross-border M&A, and senior associates Arianne Silva and Sebastián Solano. The firm also demonstrates robust equal opportunities and corporate social responsibility credentials.