About

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.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Costa Rica

2
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.

Work Highlights

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adriana Ramos Chaves
2
Band 2

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.

3
Mario Rafael Gómez Pacheco
Head of Banking & Finance
3
Band 3

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
LatamLex Abogados

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Costa Rica

Banking & Finance

2
Adriana Ramos Chaves
2
Band 2
3
Mario Rafael Gómez Pacheco
Head of Banking & Finance
3
Band 3

Members

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Antonio José Villalobos Arias

Daniel Guillén Jiménez

Guillermo Hernandez Ramirez

José. Antonio Hidalgo Marín

Mario Rafael Gómez Pacheco

Head of Department

Clients

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Banco Nacional de Costa Rica.

Banco de Costa Rica.

Best Meridian Insurance (BMI).

China Development Bank.

Costa Rican Banking Association.

Deutsche Bank;

Grupo Financiero BAC / Credomatic.

Grupo Financiero Improsa.

Grupo Financiero Scotiabank.

Inter-American Development Bank.

International Bank of Costa Rica (BICSA)

Industries

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Business structuring

Financial derivatives

Issue of bonds

Leasing

Project financing

Real and personal guarantees

Restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy

Securities

Securitization

Special bank contracting

Syndicated loans

Trust funds (inheritance, family protection, guarantee, management)