ABOUT US

Founder of Bufete Valdivieso y Asociados in 1974, he holds a Doctorate in Jurisprudence and Social Sciences from the National University of El Salvador. He has advised both national and international investors and has served as a professor of Commercial Law at prestigious universities. His career includes key roles at the Central Reserve Bank, the Judicial School, and the Supreme Court of Justice, where he served as Magistrate and President of the Civil Chamber.

Senior Attorney at LEGIC El Salvador, with over 25 years of experience in litigation, arbitration, and advising investors in international markets. He has led practice areas in Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, and Commercial Law. He served as Dean at UNSSA, Secretary of the German-Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce, and is a Foreign Legal Consultant authorized by The Florida Bar. His career includes advising various industries and participating in specialized forums across multiple areas of law.

Attorney and Associate at LEGIC El Salvador, holding a Master’s degree in Business Law (UCA) and a Law degree (UJMD). Since 2009, he has led the Litigation Department, advising on corporate and business matters, and managing civil, commercial, and banking proceedings. A specialist in conflict negotiation and anti-money laundering, he has also participated in public procurement and government contracting processes, ensuring regulatory compliance for companies.

Attorney and Notary Public authorized by the Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador, holding a Law degree from Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado and a Specialization in Corporate Legal Advisory from the University of Salamanca, Spain. Her academic background has enabled her to develop a strategic approach to business law, focused on providing comprehensive legal counsel to both national and international companies. She has been part of LEGIC El Salvador since 2018 and currently leads the Corporate Law Department. With over eight years of professional experience, she has advised local and foreign companies across multiple areas of law, including Corporate, Labor, Immigration, Intellectual Property, Domestic and Foreign Investment, Health Regulation, Personal Data Protection, Digital Assets, and Corporate Compliance. Throughout her career, she has supported clients in company formation and liquidation processes, the establishment of foreign branches, and the management of administrative procedures required to initiate operations in the country. She has also actively participated in competitive bidding processes, direct contracting, and reverse electronic auctions, as well as in the review of legal documentation and compliance with corporate obligations before governmental institutions. Her practice also includes advisory services related to digital assets and Bitcoin service providers, with extensive knowledge of the current regulatory framework. In addition, she provides guidance on health regulations applicable to different business sectors. She has experience in translating legal documents from Spanish to English and English to Spanish, supported by international English certifications (TOEFL and TOEIC) and diplomas in Bilingual Technical Assistance and English Language Proficiency. As part of her continuous professional development, she has completed studies in Finance for Non-Financial Executives and Managers (German-Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Notarial Law, Electronic Signature (Ministry of Economy), and Risk Management in AML/CFT/FP within the financial system. She has also completed multiple courses through GAFILAT Campus, including The 40 FATF Recommendations, Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers, Evaluation Methodology, and courses on Personal Data Protection laws, among others.

Holds a Law degree from the Universidad Centroamericana “José Simeón Cañas” (UCA). She has been part of the team since 2024, working in the areas of civil, commercial, labor, and notarial law, with a particular emphasis on estate matters. She has experience in inheritance acceptance proceedings, estate planning, and the drafting of wills. Her work also includes the preparation of legal and notarial instruments, as well as the incorporation and registration of companies before various public institutions. Additionally, she specializes in anti-money laundering (AML) and asset prevention, managing compliance obligations before the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Her experience includes the creation and strengthening of Compliance Offices through the development of manuals, policies, and internal procedures, as well as delivering training programs. She also has academic training in Anti-Money Laundering and Personal Data Protection.

Attorney and Notary Public authorized by the Supreme Court of Justice, holding a Law degree (UJMD), with over 20 years of experience in corporate and business legal advisory. Since 2014, she has practiced as an attorney, providing counsel in Corporate and Commercial Law, Civil Law, Administrative Law, contract drafting, and the issuance of legal opinions for national companies. She has extensive experience as Corporate Legal Advisor at Grupo Editorial Altamirano Madriz, where she led the comprehensive legal management of the business group at both national and international levels. Her expertise includes the negotiation and structuring of commercial contracts, assignment of rights, service agreements, public tenders, compliance, and legal risk mitigation. She has participated in company formation processes, operational and regulatory compliance, contract drafting, legal support for strategic projects, and representation before governmental institutions. She also has prior experience in regulated sectors such as the electric energy and telecommunications industries, advising companies on contractual, regulatory, tax, and institutional relations matters. Her professional background includes training in Commercial Law, tax reforms, finance for non-financial professionals, and business management. She has an intermediate level of English and proficiency in corporate IT tools.