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COMPLEX LITIGATION AND ARBITRATION
Our team specializes in dispute prevention, through the inclusion of arbitration clauses and follow-up during the negotiation of commercial agreements. Where a conflict proves unavoidable, we are experts in dispute resolution through the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as negotiation and mediation. Should an out-of-court settlement not prove successful, we act in the judicial representation of our clients before courts of law and arbitral tribunals.
Our litigation practice includes:
- • Civil and commercial proceedings.
- • Family proceedings and domestic violence cases.
- • Constitutional and administrative litigation proceedings.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Through our industrial property practice, we represent Salvadoran and foreign clients across multiple sectors, including those in which intellectual property is the principal asset.
We provide services in contentious matters, and for this purpose we have extensive experience advising on the following:
- • Registration, renewal, and protection of rights over any distinctive sign, such as trademarks, emblems, trade names, and commercial advertising expressions or signs.
- • Legal defense in judicial proceedings relating to trademark and industrial design infringement, invalidation, and lapse.
- • Administrative proceedings before the Intellectual Property Registry for the protection of industrial property rights.
COMMERCIAL LAW
We provide counsel in all areas inherent to commercial law practice, which includes, among other matters, company incorporations, amendments to bylaws, and corporate restructurings. In addition, we participate in the drafting and negotiation of all types of business agreements, advising the parties on their terms and conditions. Through our industrial property practice, we represent Salvadoran and foreign clients across multiple sectors, including those in which intellectual property constitutes the principal asset.
Among the services provided are
- • Company incorporations.
- • Shareholders’ agreements.
- • Advice on negotiable instruments and securities matters.
- • Equity interests, investments, strategic alliances, and consortia.
- • Domestic and international commercial contracting. Mergers and acquisitions of all types of companies.
- • Advice on contract drafting and negotiation.
CIVIL LAW AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
We provide legal counsel in civil law matters, as well as services related to the exercise of the notarial public function.
Our services include:
- • Civil contracts. Notarial instruments and records. Public deeds. Acceptance of inheritance proceedings.
- • Acceptance of inheritances.
- • Negotiation of leases, rights-of-use assignments, gratuitous loan agreements, and any other type of agreement intended for the use and exploitation of real estate assets.
- • Monitoring, restructuring, and enforcement of security interests.
LABOR LAW
In the field of labor law, we provide counsel in two broad areas: individual and collective labor matters.
Our services in this area include:
- • Individual employment agreements and confidentiality agreements.
- • Employee dismissals, severance settlements, and terminations of employment. Internal workplace regulations.
- • Occupational risk prevention in the workplace. Negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
- • Negotiations with labor unions to prevent strikes.
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND CUSTOMS
Our team has extensive experience in the field of customs law, primarily in matters relating to the import and export of goods and products. We also provide legal support in connection with the imposition of fines, customs valuation of goods, pricing and valuation matters, among others.
Our services in this area may be summarized as follows:
- • Advice on import and export regimes.
- • Representation in sanctioning proceedings (handling of administrative and tax fines).
- • Filing of administrative remedies (motions for reconsideration and review appeals).
- • Representation before the Tax and Customs Appeals Tribunal (appeals proceedings).
- • Recovery of overpaid or unduly paid taxes.
- • Litigation involving customs-related offenses.
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