Arias

Arias offers both a strong regional presence and a nationwide practice, with practitioners advising on major domestic and multinational banks and financial institutions such as Citibank. A point of distinction for the group is its work in asset securitisation and in the obtainment of Digital Asset Service Provider licences, as well as large-scale banking transactions. Within capital markets, the group also stands out for sovereign debt transactions, and particularly loan and bond issuance. Its deep bench consists of Ana Mercedes López, who is a key reference for structuring within corporate refinancing. A further standout team member is senior counsel Rafael Burgos, who is key for loan financing, and debt restructuring, key areas of work for the wider group. Co-managing partner Roberta Gallardo is key for intricate financing structures with a cross-border impact. Expertise spans to fintech, and Mario Lozano specialises in the fintech and cryptocurrency fields, heading up this practice at the firm.