About
Provided by Consortium Legal
Consortium Legal specializes in local and international tax advisory and has successfully defended significant cases that have even established legal criteria and precedents. We have professionals who are experts in tax matters from various areas (customs, municipal, litigation, auditing, and accounting), which sets us apart in Central America and enables us to provide comprehensive legal defense advice.
Our specialists are members of different professional and trade associations, allowing them to maintain relevant, practical, and up-to-date knowledge. We have generated significant savings for our clients through tax efficiency and a high success rate in tax litigation, as our advice is always within the legal framework, ensuring the client’s legal security vis-à-vis the government.
In Costa Rica, this practice deals with all areas of tax required by our clients, but mostly focused in M&A, Consulting, Litigation, Transfer Pricing, Tax Compliance and International Taxation. We are known in the market as leaders in the consulting, planning, transfer pricing and litigation areas, with ample regional capabilities.
Chambers Review
Consortium Legal houses a renowned team commanding 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. Colgate is a recent addition to the firm's client roster.
Work Highlights
- Consortium Legal advised Walmart on all its tax, municipal and customs matters derived from its daily operations as well as on both administrative and judicial proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm's tax department is excellent, the response time is extremely swift, and the opinions presented demonstrate a high degree of knowledge on the matter."
"Every member of the team contributes to completing tasks in a responsible manner while meeting the client's objectives. They take each customer's need as their own."
"The firm's tax department is excellent, the response time is extremely swift, and the opinions presented demonstrate a high degree of knowledge on the matter."
"Every member of the team contributes to completing tasks in a responsible manner while meeting the client's objectives. They take each customer's need as their own."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of department Rafael Luna is recognised for his involvement in relevant mandates in the Costa Rican tax sector, including structuring and transfer pricing mandates.
"Rafael Luna's advice was so useful for the transaction."
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 on various investments as well as M&A transactions.
"Diego Salto has experience and knowledge, apart from having a substantial business acumen."
Experienced partner Anayansi Mora is well regarded in Costa Rica's tax arena, particularly due to her work in tax litigation.
"Anayansi Mora has a an excellent command of tax law."
Ranked Lawyers at
Consortium Legal
Costa Rica
Members
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Adolfo Sanabria
Head of Department
Felipe Guevara
Head of Department
Clients
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3M
3M
3M
APM (Maersk Group)
Avianca
Chiquita
Cuestamoras
Del Monte
GSK
Globalvía
Mayca (Sysco)
PMI
Pfizer
Uber
Industries
Provided by Consortium Legal
Aerospace & Defence
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Chemicals
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Manufacturing