El Salvador

Romero Pineda is an experienced law firm that was founded in 1978 and it has its main office in Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlan, El Salvador. The firm is a member of the legal network LexMundi. The firm has a strong project development team that is adept at project finance and focuses on the energy sector. The teams within the firm act cohesively to advise on mergers and acquisitions, acting on the buy side, in addition to representing lenders in various financing arrangements. Real estate, tourism, infrastructure and energy are also included in the specialties of the firm.   
   

Highlights  

Over the course of the research period, Romero Pineda has continued to work with INVENERGY on the landmark Acajutla Project, a 355 MW natural gas power plant—the largest private clean energy generator in El Salvador. Acting as local counsel to senior lenders including DFC, IFC, IDB Invest, and KfW IPEX-Bank, the firm navigated complex cross-border financing and guarantee structures, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The project, one of the country’s most significant infrastructure investments, promotes natural gas adoption and creates over 1,000 jobs during construction. Additionally, Romero Pineda guided Inversiones through the development of a high-end corporate and retail complex in San Salvador, managing permits, contracts, leasing, and condominium regulations. These transactions highlight the firm’s multidisciplinary expertise in energy, real estate, and structured finance for transformative projects.