EY Law Central America

The powerhouse tax controversy team at EY Law Central America remains a market leader, leveraging the bench strength of its global network to advise household-name corporates and financial institutions on domestic and multi-jurisdictional transactions, and represent clients involved in audits and tax litigation before the Salvadoran Tax Authority. Assisting a broad client base spanning the insurance, logistics, telecoms, banking, automotive, retail and pharmaceuticals sectors, the practice’s comprehensive service covers advice on free trade zones, tax compliance and planning analysis, and the tax aspects of M&A, joint ventures, strategic alliances and restructurings. The practice is headed by Héctor Mancía, who draws on over 29 years’ experience in the Salvadoran tax system, having previously worked at the Ministry of Finance; tax director Carlos Gaitán, who brings strength to administrative and judicial litigation; and senior managers Gabriela Silis, a specialist in the design and implementation of corporate reorganisations, and Daniela Vargas, who advises on regional and international tax planning projects and multi-jurisdictional transactions. Associate Douglas Morales handles tax assessment procedures before the General Directorate of Internal Revenue and the General Directorate of Customs, as well as matters before the contentious-administrative courts and the Supreme Court of Justice. Senior associate Ciro Monterrosa joined from the Ministry of Finance in February 2023.