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Latin America Costa Rica Corporate/M&A

This broad category covers both public company and private equity (including venture capital) matters. The chapter includes company acquisitions and dispositions, capitalisations, entity selection and formation, operating and partnership agreements, and governance matters. Also covers those transactions designed to help restructuring within companies and their subsidiaries by change of ownership. Priority is placed on primary representatives, those acting for buyers and sellers. Non-transactional corporate advice is perfectly acceptable with the exception of contentious matters i.e. commercial litigation or arbitration which is only considered in the Dispute Resolution section (see below).

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Band 1
  1. BLP
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    BLP
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    BLP is a formidable regional firm with a distinguished department that is adept across the full spectrum of corporate and M&A matters. The firm is frequently sought out by eye-catching international clients in the technology, transportation and manufacturing industries to act as counsel on sophisticated cross-border and Costa Rican transactions. The team also deals with corporate restructuring and spin-offs, as well as handling matters pertaining to free trade zones. Paysafe, Cementos Progreso and Grupo Pérez y Cía are recent additions to the law firm's impressive client roster.
  2. Consortium Legal
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    Consortium Legal
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Consortium Legal is a regional powerhouse that boasts an outstanding corporate practice group in Costa Rica. The law firm's expert team possesses a stellar track record assisting key clients with complex cross-border M&A, acting as both seller's and buyer's counsel. The team's prowess extends to non-transactional work, including target due diligence, contractual matters and day-to-day corporate advice. Consortium Legal's stellar client roster features blue-chip companies from across the construction, telecommunications and retail industries.
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Band 2
  1. Alta Batalla
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    Alta Batalla
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Alta Batalla is a well-known full-service outfit that possesses an acclaimed corporate department. Its experienced Costa Rican team handles local and cross-border M&A transactions and related due diligence. The law firm's established department offers additional strength in non-transactional work, such as corporate governance and capitalisation. Grupo Acon, BNY Mellon and OneLink are recent client acquisitions for the firm.
  2. Arias
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    Arias
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Arias houses a dynamic corporate department with a large team, which is highly regarded for assisting clients with transactional and advisory corporate and M&A matters in Costa Rica. The law firm is regularly instructed by clients in the telecommunications, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries, among others. Arias is adept at handling matters ranging from high-value cross-border M&A and joint venture incorporations to corporate governance and day-to-day advice.
  3. Nassar Abogados
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    Nassar Abogados
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Nassar Abogados is a significant regional law firm that fields an experienced corporate team in Costa Rica. The team is strong at advising on both sides of mergers and acquisitions, including handling share purchase agreements. The legal department also assists with corporate restructuring mandates and business closures, and is frequently sought out by clients in the telecommunications, aviation and pharmaceutical industries. PRO Unlimited and Vista Equity Partners are Nassar Abogados' new client wins.
  4. Aguilar Castillo Love
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2
  5. EY Law
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2
  6. Lang & Asociados
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2
  7. Sfera Legal
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. CENTRAL LAW
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    CENTRAL LAW
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    CENTRAL LAW is a regional firm with a solid track record advising international companies on M&A deals. The Costa Rican team is frequently sought out for its experience in incorporating local entities and handling buyer-side due diligence, in addition to day-to-day corporate advice. CENTRAL LAW boasts a noted client base in pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
  2. Facio & Cañas
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    Facio & Cañas
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Facio & Cañas possesses an effective corporate team in Costa Rica. The law firm is well equipped to handle acquisitions and corporate restructuring matters, and has additional capabilities in the non-transactional space, such as advising on distribution agreements. The team is instructed by clients from the energy and food and beverage industries and is bolstered by an excellent competition offering. Terumo BCT, Boston Consulting Group and Nevro are Facio & Cañas' new client wins.
  3. Soley, Saborío & Asociados
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    Soley, Saborío & Asociados
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Soley, Saborío & Asociados possesses an active corporate team in Costa Rica that has proven capabilities handling issues such as closure and expansion of operations, incorporation of new branches and corporate restructuring. The firm is also skilled at advising on asset purchase agreements and target due diligence. Spectraforce Technologies and The Travel Foundation are new additions to the law firm's client roster.
  4. RL Abogados
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3
  5. Zurcher, Odio & Raven
    Corporate/M&A
    2023 | Band 3