Corporate/Commercial

Arias is a stellar regional outfit with market-leading capabilities in Nicaraguan corporate and commercial matters. The firm excels at handling a wide range of mandates, including high-level M&A, asset transfer and compliance matters. It has further expertise in corporate financing transactions, regularly advising on high-value loans and debt restructuring deals. The team acts for an impressive portfolio of clients from the financial services and energy sectors.

"Arias' team has expertise in various areas of practice. They are expeditious and always look after their clients' best interests."

"From simple work to more complex things, they have always given excellent legal advice; we are very comfortable working with them."

Esteemed lawyer and managing partner Ana Teresa Rizo is well known in the Nicaraguan corporate and commercial practice. Rizo often works on major mergers and acquisitions and loan finance deals for international investors, as well as providing financial regulatory advice. "Ana Teresa Rizo is an excellent professional, who is very successful in her legal advice."

Co-head of department Bertha Marina Argüello de Rizo is continually recognised for her capabilities in finance matters. She regularly advises key Nicaraguan and international financial institutions on the structuring and negotiation of loan agreements. "Bertha Marina Argüello de Rizo is one of the top lawyers in Nicaragua. She combines her experience, legal skills and knowledge in representing her clients' interests, along with fluent communication and interactions with the counterparts, in which she is always looking for a solution or an agreement."

Róger Pérez leads Arias's real estate, dispute resolution and tax departments. Pérez has an established real estate practice in Nicaragua and is well placed to handle contentious and non-contentious issues, including property transactions, condominium property regimes and real estate litigation. "Róger Pérez has been great. He presented me with the possible options and recommendations on what they would do in a particular situation. We had lots of discussions and collaboration before coming to an agreement of the best solution."

Gustavo-Adolfo Vargas continues to win praise from market sources in the Nicaraguan market for his work on corporate and commercial matters. Vargas assists with structuring complex deals and advises on minority shareholders' rights and regulatory issues. "Gustavo-Adolfo Vargas demonstrates a broad knowledge of all the matters we bring, and great coordination of his team."