Chambers Review
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Tax - Costa Rica
What the Team is Known For
Consortium Legal houses a renowned team that commands a remarkable reputation in the Costa Rican market for its tax expertise, offering extensive experience in a range of areas, including tax planning, the tax implications of M&A and litigation. The department also has a strong practice assisting clients with audit procedures, VAT refunds and tax reforms. Consortium Legal is routinely seen representing clients from sectors such as technology, retail and finance.
Strengths
Consortium Legal stand out for having diligence and great knowledge of legal tax matters.
The tax department at Consortium Legal have great patience in trying to make an organisation understand the changes it needs to make to comply with local legislation.
Notable practitioners
Outstanding partner and co-head of department Diego Salto is a leading practitioner in Costa Rica's tax sphere. He regularly advises clients on a wide array of topics, including the tax-efficient structuring of various investments as well as M&A transactions.
Diego Salto is a very good tax expert who is technically optimal.
Partner and co-head of department Rafael Luna is recognised for his involvement in significant mandates in the Costa Rican tax sector, including structuring and transfer pricing mandates.