Mario Ernesto Ayala

Mario Ernesto Ayala is a Partner at Lex Atlas El Salvador.

Mario’s career is focused on consulting on banking, corporate and intellectual property issues. He has extensive experience in the financial field in technology companies, cryptocurrencies, and payment gateways. In the intellectual property practice, he has advised various companies in registering trademarks, trade names, and invention patents. It stands out for its participation in the regulatory processes of both national and international financial companies.

Before joining Lex Atlas as a partner, Mario served as partner/director of Sfera Legal (2018 – 2022), Associate at Ayala & Betancourt (2012-2018).

Practice Areas

  • Corporate-Commercial
  • Fintech, Payment Platforms
  • Intellectual Property
  • Real estate

Recognitions

  • CLS Global Talent Development Scholarship and Highest grade designation in the International Debt Workouts course at American University Washington College of Law

Outstanding Expreriencie

  • Authorization and Constitution of Electronic Money Transmitter Companies
  • Financial Advice to Companies on payment gateways in Cryptocurrencies
  • Representation of Foreign Bank Representation Office
  • Advice on structuring real estate contracts.

Education

  • Graduated in Law – Doctor José Matías Delgado University. 2017.
  • Authorized to practice as a Lawyer since June 2021.
  • Certificate in International Legal English – American University Washington College of Law. 2014.
  • Postgraduate in Intellectual Property Law – Austral University. 2020.
  • Postgraduate in Legal Tech and Innovation – George Washington University. 2021.
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) International Business and Trade Law American University Washington College of Law. 2022.