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BLP

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Costa Rica

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The Banking and Finance Group represents a wide variety of clients around the region in cutting-edge financing transactions. Our solid capacity to innovate allows BLP to advise the world’s leading multilateral agencies, commercial banks, private equity sponsors and other financing sources. We provide our clients with sophisticated advice through a combination of experience, an in-depth understanding of the financial markets and a market-leading ability to navigate differences in local law that can have significant impacts on financial aspects of relevant transactions.

Our banking attorneys work seamlessly with our mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate restructuring, corporate finance and structured finance practices to provide the highest quality advice to our clients in all types of financing transactions.

In addition to the expertise, market knowledge and sophistication of our experts in the field, BLP offers an across-the-board service including into each of our transactions different professionals specialized in relevant practice areas in order to provide a comprehensive outlook on our clients’ endeavors. For example, a transaction including the financing of a government owned infrastructure project will be handled by our banking & finance experts but will also have the seamless support from our public law experts. This seamlessness is what makes the difference to our clients which receive wide ranging advice which tackles every possible problem or outcome.

Industries (30)

  • Financial Institutions
  • Banks
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Private Clients
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities
  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Charities
  • Not for Profit
  • Chemicals
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications

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Banking & Finance - Costa Rica

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
BLP is an acclaimed regional firm that enjoys a well-regarded banking and finance practice. The department routinely assists notable local and international financial institutions as lenders, as well as property developers as borrowers, with the financing of corporate transactions. Their noted bench of practitioners is frequently sought out to advise on bilateral and syndicated loans, credit facilities and the restructuring of debt. The Costa Rica-based team is also adept at handling bond issuances and underwriting agreements.
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Work Highlights

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  • BLP advised Banco Santander and Bank of New York Mellon on a USD1.1 billion Global Depository Notes issuance secured by the Government of Costa Rica bonds.

Strengths

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  • BLP understands business priorities very well and adopts an incredibly practical approach. The advice provided is always spot-on and 100% reliable.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

  • BLP has excellent commercial awareness. The team's first reaction is not to say no, but to consider how to make things happen, with a clear focus on what matters most.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Vivian Liberman
    Vivian Liberman

    Vivian Liberman

    Esteemed partner and co-head of department Vivian Liberman is continually recognised by market observers for her prowess in the banking and finance sphere, representing key high-profile financial entities.

    • Vivian Liberman stands out for her creativity in solving challenges and proposing effective alternatives. Her support has been fundamental to our success.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Andrés López
    Andrés López

    Andrés López

    Adept partner and co-head of department Andrés López is frequently found representing banks in a range of mandates within Costa Rica. His experience encompasses loan agreements, due diligence support and regulatory advice.

    • Andrés López brings extensive knowledge and years of experience in the banking sector. He is very approachable, focused on understanding what we need, and works towards practical solutions.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Julio Castellanos
    Julio Castellanos

    Julio Castellanos

    Noted partner Julio Castellanos remains active in the Costa Rican banking and finance sphere, with his work including social bonds, long-term non-revolving loans and project finance.

    • Julio Castellanos is the go-to lawyer for infrastructure financing in Costa Rica.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Luis Fernando Hernández
    Luis Fernando Hernández

    Luis Fernando Hernández

    Luis Fernando Hernández remains active representing clients in a range of banking and finance mandates, including negotiation of loan agreements and finance of real estate developments.

    • Luis Fernando Hernández is a great support in complex situations. He is skilled at negotiation and handling difficult conversations, and brings real depth to client interactions.

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  • Pablo Umaña
    Pablo Umaña

    Pablo Umaña

    Pablo Umaña, partner and co-head of the department, receives strong endorsements from both clients and peers in Costa Rica. His practice encompasses secured lending, trade finance, debt capital markets, refinancing, security packages, guarantees, thematic bonds and compliance.

    • Pablo Umaña is a highly qualified professional with significant knowledge of various products in the financial and banking industry, a strong professional network and the ability to structure complex projects successfully.

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