About
Chairman: Rafael Quirós
Executive Director: Guadalupe Martinez Casas
Number of partners worldwide: 27
Number of other lawyers worldwide: 100+Firm Overview:
Central Law is a full-service law firm advising local and multinational clients in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Dominican Republic. The firm offers the highest quality standards achieved by a team of lawyers whose experience goes beyond 30 years in regional and global markets.
Main Areas of Practice:
Corporate:
Advises local and foreign clients in corporate commercial and corporate M&A assisting them from the start of their business through their company’s daily operations and expansion in the region.
Energy & Environmental:
Extensive experience advising local and international clients in the region’s energy and environmental laws and regulations, as well as in the oil & gas and mining sectors across the region.
Infrastructure & PPPs:
Advises local and international clients participating in infrastructure projects supporting them during and after the bid process. Experience of the team includes tender processes for the construction and improvement of current airports, roads and ports infrastructure, and for the construction of public buildings, power plants made out of natural resources, projects structured under private agreements and PPP agreements.
Tourism – Construction & Real Estate:
Provides full assistance in the development of major new projects in the region as well as advising hospitality industry investors and operators specially with the review of existing and new agreements.
Arbitration & Litigation:
Assists and represents clients in civil, commercial, labour, tax dispute resolutions, including complex litigation, multijurisdictional conflicts and international arbitration. The firm was the first to initiate ICSID arbitration proceeding against one of the region’s governments, based on the DR-CAFTA.
Insurance & Reinsurance:
Advises domestic and global insurance Companies in their daily business operations in the region.
Telecommunications, Data Protection, Privacy and Technology:
Advises startups and companies in the legal, tax, corporate, M&A, labour, new technologies, data protection and regulatory framework across the region.
Intellectual Property:
Advises clients in the registration of trademarks and patents through a strong team on IP litigation, health registrations and franchises.
International Work:
Advises international clients in the establishment and development of their business in Central America, Panama and Dominican Republic according to current legal framework, free trade treaties, including DR-CAFTA, EU association with Central America and specific laws of free zones. Collaborates with prominent international law firms providing comprehensive legal and tax advice.
Languages: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese.
Clients:
Central Law advises domestic and international clients in all areas of law. Some clients are Anfield Nickel Corp.; BT; Cemex; Ed. Santillana; EOLO; MABE; MAPFRE; Microsoft; PriceSmart; Procter and Gamble; Roche, Sencinet.
Ranked Offices
Provided by CENTRAL LAW
- San JoséAvenida10, calle 37 bis, Barrio Los Yoses, San José, San José, Costa Rica
- Web: www.central-law.com
- Tel: +506 2224 7800
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- San JoséAv. 10 St. 37 bis, Los Yoses, PO Box 10136-1000, San José, San José, Costa RicaView ranked office
- San SalvadorEdificio INTERALIA, 2° Nivel, Blvd Santa Elena y Calle Alegría, Colonia Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlán, San Salvador, Area Metropolitana de San Salvador, El SalvadorView ranked office
- San Pedro SulaEdificio 504, Avenida Junior entre 5 y 6 calle, N.E, San Pedro Sula, Cortes, HondurasView ranked officeTegucigalpaTorre Alianza I piso 9, Lomas del Guijarro Sur, Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, Honduras, 11101View ranked office
- ManaguaCostado Este del Edificio BAC en, Colonial Los Robles, IV Etapa casa #19, Managua, Managua, NicaraguaView ranked office
- Panama CitySamuel Lewis Ave, Comosa Building, 21st Floor, P.O. Box 0831-01196, Panama City, Panama, PanamaView ranked office
CENTRAL LAW rankings
Articles, highlights and press releases
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COSTA RICA - Bylaws of the Law for Digital Nomads
The law that regulates the Law for Digital Nomads in Costa Rica is known as the Law 10.008 which includes the bylaws of the mentioned law.
COSTA RICA - Bylaws of the Law for Digital Nomads
The law that regulates the Law for Digital Nomads in Costa Rica is known as the Law 10.008 which includes the bylaws of the mentioned law.
COSTA RICA stands out as one of the best countries for digital nomads
The VisaGuide Index has positioned Costa Rica as country number 13 on the list of Best Countries for Digital Nomads in 2024.
EL SALVADOR - How is ESG regulated
In El Salvador, the discussion on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is still at an incipient stage compared to other more advanced countries in this area.
EL SALVADOR - How is ESG regulated
In El Salvador, the discussion on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is still at an incipient stage compared to other more advanced countries in this area.
HONDURAS - Steps for customs integration between Honduras and El Salvador
This publication confirms the decision of the Government of Honduras to include the same in its internal legal system. In turn, the Customs Administration of Honduras (AAH), in order to ensure its effective implementation and enforcement, made publications in its networks and official channels.
HONDURAS - Special Law on Forest Carbon Transactions for Climate Justice
Honduras as a member of the United Nations and specifically the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sustainable Development Goal No. 15 “Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems” has established internal policies for environmental protection and agroforestry development.
HONDURAS - Special Law on Forest Carbon Transactions for Climate Justice
Honduras as a member of the United Nations and specifically the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sustainable Development Goal No. 15 “Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems” has established internal policies for environmental protection and agroforestry development.
HONDURAS - Special Law on Forest Carbon Transactions for Climate Justice
Honduras as a member of the United Nations and specifically the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sustainable Development Goal No. 15 “Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems” has established internal policies for environmental protection and agroforestry development.
HONDURAS - Special Law on Forest Carbon Transactions for Climate Justice
Honduras as a member of the United Nations and specifically the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sustainable Development Goal No. 15 “Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems” has established internal policies for environmental protection and agroforestry development.
HONDURAS - Special Law on Forest Carbon Transactions for Climate Justice
Honduras as a member of the United Nations and specifically the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sustainable Development Goal No. 15 “Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems” has established internal policies for environmental protection and agroforestry development.
HONDURAS - Special Law on Forest Carbon Transactions for Climate Justice
Honduras as a member of the United Nations and specifically the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sustainable Development Goal No. 15 “Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems” has established internal policies for environmental protection and agroforestry development.
EL SALVADOR - New Law for the promotion of innovation and Technological manufacturing
The new Law for the Promotion of Innovation and Technological Manufacturing came into force in El Salvador on June 5. This new law establishes benefits for technology investors, among them, the exemption of income, property, capital gains and import duties on the creation of software and hardware.
EL SALVADOR - New Law for the promotion of innovation and Technological manufacturing
The new Law for the Promotion of Innovation and Technological Manufacturing came into force in El Salvador on June 5. This new law establishes benefits for technology investors, among them, the exemption of income, property, capital gains and import duties on the creation of software and hardware.
EL SALVADOR – Legal Updates: Analysis of the Digital Assets Issuance Law.
Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the new Law on the Issuance of Digital Assets (LEAD) as part of the technological and financial innovation that the State has been promoting as a mechanism to attract foreign investment, that began with the adoption of the Bitcoin Law.
EL SALVADOR – Legal Updates: Analysis of the Digital Assets Issuance Law.
Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the new Law on the Issuance of Digital Assets (LEAD) as part of the technological and financial innovation that the State has been promoting as a mechanism to attract foreign investment, that began with the adoption of the Bitcoin Law.
EL SALVADOR – Legal Updates: Analysis of the Digital Assets Issuance Law.
Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the new Law on the Issuance of Digital Assets (LEAD) as part of the technological and financial innovation that the State has been promoting as a mechanism to attract foreign investment, that began with the adoption of the Bitcoin Law.
Nicaragua - New Rule on Purchase and Sale of Credit Assets
The New law rules about purchases and sales of credit assets by banks, financial and insurance companies.
Nicaragua - New Rule on Purchase and Sale of Credit Assets
The New law rules about purchases and sales of credit assets by banks, financial and insurance companies.
Nicaragua - New Rule on Purchase and Sale of Credit Assets
The New law rules about purchases and sales of credit assets by banks, financial and insurance companies.
El Salvador New Procurement Law
The new law is updating with communication and technologies tools for the procurement platform.
El Salvador New Procurement Law
The new law is updating with communication and technologies tools for the procurement platform.
El Salvador New Procurement Law
The new law is updating with communication and technologies tools for the procurement platform.
Fintech regulation in Panama
About Fintech regulation in Costa Rica
EL SALVADOR – How Fintech Regulation Can Build Healthy Growth
About Fintech in El Salvador
NICARAGUA – New Real Estate Brokerage Law
Regulation of brokerage of Real Estate in Nicaragua.
NICARAGUA – Obligation to keep updated data before DGI
The DGI is reminding all taxpayers to keep their information up to date, including data about the Board of Directors, legal representative, shareholders, offices, address, telephone and email.
New Regulations for Voluntary Savings and Pension Funds in Nicaragua
This Agreement arises to establish the regulations that will govern the Savings and/or Pension Funds Commission (“the Commission”), as well as the mechanisms for the approval, modification and/or denial of these, to provide them with of an adequate legal framework for its development.
Law of Digital Nomads in Costa Rica
The Law and the new regulation allows foreign workers who work in digital services remotely, to stay in the country for one year, extendable to one more. The new regulation comes with modifications that will speed up the process of immigration status as digital nomads in the country, for example,
COSTA RICA - Bylaws of the Law for Digital Nomads
The law that regulates the Law for Digital Nomads in Costa Rica is known as the Law 10.008 which includes the bylaws of the mentioned law.
COSTA RICA - Bylaws of the Law for Digital Nomads
The law that regulates the Law for Digital Nomads in Costa Rica is known as the Law 10.008 which includes the bylaws of the mentioned law.
COSTA RICA stands out as one of the best countries for digital nomads
The VisaGuide Index has positioned Costa Rica as country number 13 on the list of Best Countries for Digital Nomads in 2024.
EL SALVADOR - How is ESG regulated
In El Salvador, the discussion on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is still at an incipient stage compared to other more advanced countries in this area.
EL SALVADOR - How is ESG regulated
In El Salvador, the discussion on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is still at an incipient stage compared to other more advanced countries in this area.
HONDURAS - Steps for customs integration between Honduras and El Salvador
This publication confirms the decision of the Government of Honduras to include the same in its internal legal system. In turn, the Customs Administration of Honduras (AAH), in order to ensure its effective implementation and enforcement, made publications in its networks and official channels.
HONDURAS - Special Law on Forest Carbon Transactions for Climate Justice
Honduras as a member of the United Nations and specifically the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sustainable Development Goal No. 15 “Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems” has established internal policies for environmental protection and agroforestry development.
HONDURAS - Special Law on Forest Carbon Transactions for Climate Justice
Honduras as a member of the United Nations and specifically the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sustainable Development Goal No. 15 “Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems” has established internal policies for environmental protection and agroforestry development.
HONDURAS - Special Law on Forest Carbon Transactions for Climate Justice
Honduras as a member of the United Nations and specifically the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sustainable Development Goal No. 15 “Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems” has established internal policies for environmental protection and agroforestry development.
HONDURAS - Special Law on Forest Carbon Transactions for Climate Justice
Honduras as a member of the United Nations and specifically the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sustainable Development Goal No. 15 “Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems” has established internal policies for environmental protection and agroforestry development.
HONDURAS - Special Law on Forest Carbon Transactions for Climate Justice
Honduras as a member of the United Nations and specifically the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sustainable Development Goal No. 15 “Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems” has established internal policies for environmental protection and agroforestry development.
HONDURAS - Special Law on Forest Carbon Transactions for Climate Justice
Honduras as a member of the United Nations and specifically the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Sustainable Development Goal No. 15 “Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems” has established internal policies for environmental protection and agroforestry development.
EL SALVADOR - New Law for the promotion of innovation and Technological manufacturing
The new Law for the Promotion of Innovation and Technological Manufacturing came into force in El Salvador on June 5. This new law establishes benefits for technology investors, among them, the exemption of income, property, capital gains and import duties on the creation of software and hardware.
EL SALVADOR - New Law for the promotion of innovation and Technological manufacturing
The new Law for the Promotion of Innovation and Technological Manufacturing came into force in El Salvador on June 5. This new law establishes benefits for technology investors, among them, the exemption of income, property, capital gains and import duties on the creation of software and hardware.
EL SALVADOR – Legal Updates: Analysis of the Digital Assets Issuance Law.
Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the new Law on the Issuance of Digital Assets (LEAD) as part of the technological and financial innovation that the State has been promoting as a mechanism to attract foreign investment, that began with the adoption of the Bitcoin Law.
EL SALVADOR – Legal Updates: Analysis of the Digital Assets Issuance Law.
Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the new Law on the Issuance of Digital Assets (LEAD) as part of the technological and financial innovation that the State has been promoting as a mechanism to attract foreign investment, that began with the adoption of the Bitcoin Law.
EL SALVADOR – Legal Updates: Analysis of the Digital Assets Issuance Law.
Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the new Law on the Issuance of Digital Assets (LEAD) as part of the technological and financial innovation that the State has been promoting as a mechanism to attract foreign investment, that began with the adoption of the Bitcoin Law.
Nicaragua - New Rule on Purchase and Sale of Credit Assets
The New law rules about purchases and sales of credit assets by banks, financial and insurance companies.
Nicaragua - New Rule on Purchase and Sale of Credit Assets
The New law rules about purchases and sales of credit assets by banks, financial and insurance companies.
Nicaragua - New Rule on Purchase and Sale of Credit Assets
The New law rules about purchases and sales of credit assets by banks, financial and insurance companies.
El Salvador New Procurement Law
The new law is updating with communication and technologies tools for the procurement platform.
El Salvador New Procurement Law
The new law is updating with communication and technologies tools for the procurement platform.
El Salvador New Procurement Law
The new law is updating with communication and technologies tools for the procurement platform.
Fintech regulation in Panama
About Fintech regulation in Costa Rica
EL SALVADOR – How Fintech Regulation Can Build Healthy Growth
About Fintech in El Salvador
NICARAGUA – New Real Estate Brokerage Law
Regulation of brokerage of Real Estate in Nicaragua.
NICARAGUA – Obligation to keep updated data before DGI
The DGI is reminding all taxpayers to keep their information up to date, including data about the Board of Directors, legal representative, shareholders, offices, address, telephone and email.
New Regulations for Voluntary Savings and Pension Funds in Nicaragua
This Agreement arises to establish the regulations that will govern the Savings and/or Pension Funds Commission (“the Commission”), as well as the mechanisms for the approval, modification and/or denial of these, to provide them with of an adequate legal framework for its development.
Law of Digital Nomads in Costa Rica
The Law and the new regulation allows foreign workers who work in digital services remotely, to stay in the country for one year, extendable to one more. The new regulation comes with modifications that will speed up the process of immigration status as digital nomads in the country, for example,