Ana Mercedes López

Ana Mercedes has participated in financing projects for the aviation, energy, business solutions providers, fast-food chain restaurants, among others. She advices them in the incorporation and acquisition of companies dedicated to different sectors within the energy industry. She has advised internationally renowned companies on the execution of local and international investments with special emphasis on the development of investments in the energy industry through the drafting and revision of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), EPC agreements, O&M agreements and on obtaining all regulatory approvals in El Salvador.

She has also participated in cross-border financings and provides advice to local and international banks.

Her experience includes advising multinational companies on mergers and acquisitions, regulatory analysis related to concentrations, finance participation and legal corporate matters.

Also, Ana Mercedes is very active in pro-bono work.

Education

• Degree in Law from Universidad Dr. Jose Matí­as Delgado in El Salvador. Authorized as a Practicing Attorney and Notary Public by the Supreme Court of El Salvador. Masters Degree in Entrepreneurial Law from Universidad Navarra, Spain. Certified in Family Education from the European Institute of Education. Masters degree in Bioethics, by the Universidad del I

Academic Activities

• Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Sirama Foundation Vice-president of the board of directors of APCE (Association for the Promotion of Educational Centers)

Memberships

• Member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of El Salvador Member of the Board of Directors of the Mediation and Arbitration Center of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of El Salvador International Bar Association (IBA)

Awards and Recognitions

• Best Finance Lawyer in Latin America by Euromoney Legal Media Group Americas Women in Business Law Awards. Award winner for Central America Lawyer of the Year by Chambers Women in Law Awards 2018. Ranked in Chambers and Partners for her Corporate and Commercial practice, as well as for her active role and expertise in Banking and Finance matters. Listed as Recommended layer by The Legal 500 Recognized as one of the Women Leaders by IFLR1000