Tax - Costa Rica
What the team is known for
EY Law is a respected international auditing firm that is noted for its expertise in the Costa Rican tax sector. The boutique is routinely sought out by domestic and international clients in the manufacturing, hospitality and education sectors to advise on free trade zone issues, tax implications of corporate restructuring and international taxation matters. EY Law offers additional capabilities advising clients on transfer pricing, as well as assisting with tax structuring and due diligence for M&A transactions. AkzoNobel is a client win for the firm.
Strengths
"EY Law is very proactive and thorough in understanding the situation, as well as our needs and expectations. The team is well ingrained in our ecosystem, and understands the relevant market dynamics."
"EY Law has the unusual combination of being both business savvy and technically skilled."
Work highlights
EY Law assisted Cementos Progreso with the tax structuring of the USD335 million acquisition of Cemex's operations in Costa Rica and El Salvador.
Notable practitioners
Eminent practitioner Rafael Sayagués possesses a long-standing reputation in Costa Rica's tax market. A client affirms: "Rafael Sayagués is the most experienced tax lawyer in the region." He is also praised by peers, one of whom reports: "He is a key actor, whom clients have a lot of confidence in. He is a solid, seasoned practitioner."