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LatamLex Abogados

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Provided by LatamLex Abogados

LatamLex | Costa Rica, the office was founded in 1993 with the purpose of providing specialized legal services to national and international companies and financial institutions. Originally under the name of Gómez & Galindo Abogados’ office main objective is to optimize and maximize business opportunities for our clients.  Consequently, the relationship with our clients is markedly proactive, personalized and professional.  Since 2014 transform to LatamLex Costa Rica, and in 2018 became the main office host for LatamLex.

Our clients include prestigious national and international companies such as banks, financial institutions, multinational corporations and family offices. This office and Costa Rica team has been recognized by independent legal publications such as Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.

Clients (11)

  • Costa Rican Banking Association.
  • Grupo Financiero BAC / Credomatic.
  • Grupo Financiero Scotiabank.
  • Grupo Financiero Improsa.
  • Banco de Costa Rica.
  • Banco Nacional de Costa Rica.
  • International Bank of Costa Rica (BICSA)
  • China Development Bank.
  • Inter-American Development Bank.
  • Deutsche Bank;
  • Best Meridian Insurance (BMI).

Industries (12)

  • Special bank contracting
  • Financial derivatives
  • Issue of bonds
  • Business structuring
  • Trust funds (inheritance, family protection, guarantee, management)
  • Project financing
  • Real and personal guarantees
  • Leasing
  • Syndicated loans
  • Restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy
  • Securitization
  • Securities

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - Costa Rica

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

LatamLex Abogados is a well-regarded regional firm that offers a strong team in the Costa Rican banking and finance arena. The department has experience in bilateral and syndicated loans, as well as bond acquisitions and issuances. The San José-based team is routinely instructed by local and international players acting as both lenders and borrowers.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • LatamLex Abogados acted as local counsel for Banco de Occidente in a USD3 million loan agreement with Credi Q Inversiones.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • LatamLex Abogados has an excellent understanding of complex transactions. The team always provides advice that is aligned with the clients' needs.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Adriana Ramos Chaves
    Adriana Ramos Chaves

    Adriana Ramos Chaves

    Notable partner and co-head of department Adriana Ramos Chaves possesses solid capabilities assisting clients with structured finance and international banking regulation matters.

    • Adriana Ramos Chaves is a highly helpful lawyer that goes beyond what is expected.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Mario Rafael Gómez Pacheco
    Mario Rafael Gómez Pacheco

    Mario Rafael Gómez Pacheco

    Mario Rafael Gómez Pacheco benefits from a solid track record in the Costa Rican banking and finance arena.

    • Mario Rafael Gómez Pacheco offers an excellent service and handling of legal issues.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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