Corporate/Commercial
Latin America Guide 2025 : El Salvador
Band 3
About
Provided by García & Bodán
Since its foundation, García & Bodán has specialized in providing Corporate and Transactional advice, making this the most active and biggest area of practice in the law firm today. The Corporate and Transactional practice at García & Bodán is aimed at all industry sectors, having clients whose companies range from pharmaceutical to technological branches; from airlines to fast food franchises. Among our clients are well-known companies from the United States and Mexico, as well as from South America, Central America and Europe, all interested in doing business in the region.
Our highly qualified attorneys have vast experience in the establishment of different types of legal partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, preparation of due diligence processes in a variety of industry sectors, negotiations with the government, advice for investments subject to special regimes (such as free trade zones, BPOs). This variety of processes and knowledge allows us to offer our clients comprehensive solutions from all the countries were we have offices, through a single contact point in the region (one-stop shop).
Chambers Review
García & Bodán is a well-regarded regional player that is noted for its capacity to handle a range of corporate matters in El Salvador. The San Salvador-based team advises on labour, tax and migration law, as well as commercial contracts. The legal team further assists clients with company incorporations, as well as with compliance issues and counsel on local regulations.
Work Highlights
- García & Bodán advised Global App Service on its corporate, labour, tax and regulatory affairs regarding its day-to-day operations in El Salvador.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Garcia & Bodán has an excellent and highly trained team that is always one step ahead in identifying possible issues and solutions. The firm provides an agile and personalised service."
"Garcia & Bodán has an excellent and highly trained team that is always one step ahead in identifying possible issues and solutions. The firm provides an agile and personalised service."
Notable Practitioners
Partner and head of department Oscar José Torres Cañas advises clients on corporate, insurance, M&A and banking and finance-related matters in El Salvador.
"Oscar José Torres Cañas has a deep understanding of corporate law and skilfully addresses the legal challenges we face by searching for creative and effective solutions."
Senior associate David Ernesto Claros Flores advises clients on tax, commercial and labour matters, as well as mergers and acquisitions in El Salvador.
"David Ernesto Claros Flores is an excellent professional who offers solid service and commercial vision. He pays attention to the needs of his clients and provides tailor-made solutions."
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