Dentons combines its strengths in corporate and financial law, in addition to utilising its in-house technological advancements and AI capabilities, to efficiently manage clients’ cases and improve outcomes across a broad range of matters including M&A and corporate and tax issues. Country managing partner Edgard Torres and corporate director Favio Batres co-lead the department, and other key names include Elvis Martínez, who specialises in loan agreement negotiations and handling corporate portfolios. The team was further bolstered by the additions of senior associates Pablo Areas, who joined the firm from Nassar Abogados S.A in August 2024, and Mario Novoa, who joined from Munguia Vidaurre Law in October 2024.
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‘An excellent corporate team with a strong business vision.'
‘Dentons Nicaragua has provided us with top-notch legal services. The transactions we've recently handled with them have been completed in the best possible manner. They handle day-to-day matters immediately and always consider the client's best interests.'
‘In this case, our contact is Mario Novoa. His availability is excellent, as are his response times. The firm also supports us in country situations, which gives us great security.'
Key clients
- Incofin
- Grupo Carso, S.A.B. de C.V.
- Hirdaramani Group
Work highlights
Advised Incofin on the sale of Nicaraguan microfinance entity Fundeser to Spain's Grupo Atlántida, providing comprehensive guidance, including tax impact assessments, regulatory approvals, SPA negotiations, and closing procedures.
Represented Grupo Carso, S.A.B. de C.V. on the merger of two of its Nicaraguan subsidiaries in the telecoms and construction sectors, and managed the merger clearance process before Nicaragua's Antitrust Authority, coordinating with teams in Mexico.
Advised Sri Lanka's Hirdaramani Group on establishing a joint venture with Alo in Nicaragua, providing guidance on the legal, tax, financial, and operational aspects.
Practice head
Edgard Torres; Favio Batres