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Arias

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2026 : Costa Rica

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Arias has 82 years of experience providing accurate and timely solutions based on clients’ goals, a great team of professionals, award-winning client service and unparalleled innovation to the region’s legal market. A full-service law firm able to provide advice in over 35 practice areas; with a legal team of 39 Partners and more than 130 lawyers through their 7 offices across all Central American countries, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.

Arias has vast experience in local and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. We have acted as counsel in the planning, negotiation and execution of many of the largest and most complex M&A deals in the region, representing both buyers and sellers.

Our firm has rendered advice in:

  • Mergers
  • Tender and exchange offers
  • Leveraged buyouts
  • Strategic alliances
  • Collaborations and joint ventures
  • Acquisitions
  • Divestitures

The firm has coordinated some of the largest multijurisdictional transactions crossing Latin America; it is the go-to firm for international corporations doing business in the region.

Our Coporate and Commercial Department offers legal advice in the structuring and restructuring of businesses, including, among others, the following:

  • Drafting and filing of charter documents and bylaws for legal entities. Shareholders' agreements.
  • Minority rights
  • Creditors' rights
  • Corporate governance
  • Management agreements
  • Employment relationships
  • Fiscal and tax planning

Clients (9)

  • GSK
  • FIFCO
  • Mondelez
  • Delivery Hero
  • Swissport
  • Amvac
  • Lifemiles
  • Sterling Partners
  • Telefonica

Industries (4)

  • TMT
  • Food Delivery
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Consumer Goods

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Corporate/M&A - Costa Rica

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Arias houses a dynamic corporate department with a large team, which is highly regarded for assisting clients with transactional and advisory corporate and M&A matters in Costa Rica. The law firm is regularly instructed by clients in the telecommunications, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries. Arias is adept at handling matters ranging from high-value cross-border M&A and joint venture incorporations to corporate governance and day-to-day advice.
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Work Highlights

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  • The team at Arias advised IMCD Group on its USD30 million acquisition of Grupo Bretano's companies in Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Costa Rica.

Strengths

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  • The team at Arias keeps us informed throughout the deal, identifying any issues along the way. The team provides great all around service and is highly knowledgeable.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrey Dorado
    Andrey Dorado

    Andrey Dorado

    Co-head of department Andrey Dorado is a well-known name in the Costa Rican corporate sphere, and is recognised for his strong capabilities acting for clients on relevant M&A mandates.

    • Andrey Dorado is a great lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Vicente Lines
    Vicente Lines

    Vicente Lines

    Noted corporate department co-head Vicente Lines is well placed to advise on cross-border corporate mandates.
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  • Melania Dittel
    Melania Dittel

    Melania Dittel

    Co-head of department Melania Dittel represents clients in corporate mandates within the Costa Rican market.
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  • Tracy Varela
    Tracy Varela

    Tracy Varela

    Up-and-coming senior counsel Tracy Varela frequently assists clients in the Costa Rican corporate and M&A sphere.

    • Tracy Varela is consistently timely in her responses, delivering them with confidence and good technical knowledge.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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