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David Reuben

David Reuben

Latin America 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Consortium Legal

Latin America

Practice Areas

Real Estate

Corporate

Career

David is a partner in Consortium Legal - Costa Rica and co-director of corporate and real estate practice. With 23 years of experience, he specializes in corporate and real estate law, but also has extensive experience in banking and financial law and competition regulation. He has experience in strategic advice and legal representation of national and international companies in corporate and real estate matters.

David has advised clients in relation to multiple real estate developments, due diligence and acquisition of real estate and concessions, as well as in the negotiation of commercial leases, matters related to companies in the Free Zone Regime and commercial contracts. In addition, David has led multiple merger and acquisition transactions, as well as financing transactions, including cross-border transactions.

Professional Memberships

Costa Rican Bar Association

Work Highlights

• Advised one of the main partners in the negotiation of a joint venture for the development of a logistics park of more than 85,000m2.

• Advised on the sale of a portfolio of more than 100 pharmaceutical products for the institutional and private market.

• Advised in the structuring and documentation of private financing for more than US $ 15,000,000 for the development of commercial activities.

• Advised in the business reorganization of a real estate company for the consolidation of its portfolio of properties with a value of more than US $ 40,000,000.

• Advised a leading company in the food industry in a competitive process for the sale of its business in Costa Rica.

• Filed for authorization from COPROCOM for numerous concentrations related to M&A transactions.

• Advised on aspects of Costa Rican law and coordinated legal advice in Central America regarding an issuance of notes backed by diversified payment rights up to an amount of US $ 700,000,000.

Languages Spoken

Spanish, English

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Real Estate - Costa Rica

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Co-head of department David Reuben remains an active player in the Costa Rican real estate market, assisting clients in due diligence processes and transactions related to the purchase and sale of property.

Corporate/M&A - Costa Rica

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Co-head of department David Reuben acts for a diverse clientele on M&A transactions in the Costa Rican market, often advising on purchase agreements.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • It’s a pleasure to work with David. He offers excellent service, quick responses and strong commercial vision. He thrives under pressure and has deep expertise in real estate and free zone matters.

    Real EstateChambers Latin America
  • David Reuben's negotiation skills, attention to detail and strategic understanding are key to achieving a successful outcome.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America

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