Praised by clients as ‘experts in business-related litigation’, Arias' lawyers have notable strong suits in commercial and white-collar crime litigation, acting for a host of large multinationals from the consumer goods, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, banking and agribusiness sectors, among others. The team is particularly active in disputes between international corporations and local distributors, although its recent caseload ranges from unfair competition and inheritance claims to fraud and cyber crime investigations. At the head of the team are senior counsels Abraham Balzer, who has significant strengths in civil liability, consumer rights and class action cases, and German Rojas, who also leads the compliance department, and whose broad practice takes in distribution disputes, tax fraud and white-collar crime litigation, and arbitration. The group also benefits from the litigation and arbitration expertise of highly experienced of counsel Víctor Ml Garita.
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Testimonials
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‘They are experts in business-related litigation.’
‘The team has a strong grasp of the criminal justice system, is always willing to collaborate and has a great ability to understand technological topics.’
‘German Rojas is extremely prepared to work together with clients, and is keen to understand and advance the case. He has managed to expedite many cases within the Prosecutor's Office thanks to his follow-through skills.’
- 'Strong experience in arbitration. They demonstrate availability and initiative.'
- 'Strengths: attention to detail, punctuality, professionalism, follow-up and a desire to work together so that the case continues.'
- 'They stand out for the prompt, direct contact from the main lawyer we work with, without as much bureaucracy.'
Key clients
- Mondelez
- Essity
- SBA
- Logitsa
- Schneider Electric
Work highlights
Representing Comapan in multiple proceedings against former employees of its supermarket chain.
Acting as lead counsel for Essity in an unlawful competition dispute.
Practice head
Abraham Balzer; German Rojas