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Consortium Legal

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2026 : Costa Rica


Consortium Legal

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With over 15 years of regional experience, references from leading local and international banks demonstrate that we are undisputed leaders in banking and finance. Our extensive history in financial transactions has resulted in a deep practical understanding of the regulatory landscape, making us the chosen firm for top-notch legal advice in the financial industry.

Advising investment projects, our multidisciplinary team flexibly covers all phases of your projects across a spectrum of legal areas (labor, corporate, criminal, and tax). Our Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate, and Regulatory teams work together to advise our clients, saving them weeks in M&A transaction negotiations by addressing legal issues simultaneously.

Our practice has continued its key involvement in the most relevant transactions that take place in the financial sector in Costa Rica and the region. We continue to be the leading firm in banking and finance, retail, commercial and corporate lending, regulatory and compliance matters, mergers and acquisitions in the financial industry, as well as fintech, providing a broad range of legal services to many of the most important financial and commercial companies in Costa Rica and Central America, as well as to international investors, enterprises, banking institutions, and governmental and multilateral entities with presence in the region.

Clients (13)

  • Davivienda
  • Scotiabank
  • Lafise
  • BAC Credomatic
  • Banco de Costa Rica
  • Banco General
  • First Citizens
  • Bancolombia
  • Banco Agrícola
  • Interamerican Development Bank
  • Oikocredit International
  • MUCAP
  • Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior

Industries (4)

  • Banking
  • Financial
  • Corporate
  • Fintech

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Costa Rica

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Consortium Legal is a highly reputed regional firm boasting extensive experience advising clients across a broad range of banking and finance matters. Their strong bench offers noted expertise assisting banks with the granting of local and cross-border credit facilities and non-revolving loans. The team's activity extends to the financing of corporate transactions and infrastructure projects. The department is also well placed to handle capital markets mandates, including regulatory compliance and bonds transactions.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Consortium Legal is like a one-stop shop in South America, providing a diligent and helpful service.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • The Consortium Legal team has extensive experience in the market and focuses on safeguarding the interests of the client.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersDavid Arturo Campos
    Eminent PractitionersDavid Arturo Campos

    David Arturo Campos

    Eminent practitioner David Arturo Campos' trajectory in the banking and finance area in Costa Rica receives plaudits from peers and clients. His expertise extends to regulatory and securities matters.

    • David Arturo Campos is an exceptional banking and finance lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Mario Quesada
    Band 1Mario Quesada

    Mario Quesada

    Market-leading partner Mario Quesada has remarkable experience assisting clients with a vast range of matters, including corporate financing and regulatory compliance. His work includes representing domestic and international borrowers and lenders in credit facilities.

    • Mario Quesada is a very prepared lawyer with a strong commercial focus.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
    • Mario Quesada has a focused and well-regarded local practice.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Randall Barquero
    Band 1Randall Barquero

    Randall Barquero

    Respected partner Randall Barquero benefits from solid expertise advising banking clientele and is frequently involved in cross-border mandates. His client base includes regional banks, financial institutions and multilateral entities.

    • Randall Barquero is always available to handle any issues and queries with the best attitude.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
    • Randall Barquero is a well-rounded lawyer. He has very good legal knowledge and is great at giving recommendations.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Oscar Sandoval Morales
    Band 3Oscar Sandoval Morales

    Oscar Sandoval Morales

    Oscar Sandoval Morales is particularly active in non-revolving and syndicated credit facilities, representing national and international banks.

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Costa Rica

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