About

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BLP is known for representing a large number of multinational companies doing business in Central America. As a leader in the mergers and acquisitions field, BLP participates in some of the most important acquisitions, particularly on the buyers and lenders side.  Furthermore, BLP has participated in some of the most relevant private equity, venture capital and M&A in the region.

In addition to representing major companies, and major deals, the team is very well positioned, both in the academia and business communities.  Most of the practice members teach at prestigious universities, and serve in boards of entities such as the Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Exports, Chamber of Insurers, Costa Rican Bar Association, well-known NGOs and others. These positions further allow the law firm to offer clients access to business and political intelligence, as well as a larger network for their benefit.

As part of this day to day advice, BLP drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts, terminations and addenda thereto, attends legal consultations on matters related to the operation of the companies on a daily basis; performs all the work related to the shareholders’ and board of director´s meetings and registries, as well as corporate governance matters. The attorneys involved in these matters also coordinate legal counseling with all other practice areas such as labor, intellectual property, consumer protection, insurance and regulatory law, among others. 

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Costa Rica
1
Band 1
What the Team is Known For

BLP is a formidable regional law firm with a distinguished department that is adept across the full spectrum of corporate and M&A matters. The law 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. Simple Management Group and Culligan Water are recent additions to the law firm's impressive client roster.

Work Highlights

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  • BLP advised Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI) on the acquisition of Corporación AUG including its poultry plants and farms, production of eggs and cold meats businesses.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Gutiérrez
E
David Gutiérrez
E
Eminent Practitioners

Eminent practitioner David Gutiérrez possesses a long-standing reputation in the corporate sphere and is highly respected by observers of the Costa Rican market.

"David Gutiérrez's work is spectacular. He has a creative and innovative legal mind, as well as a very business-oriented approach. He is always accessible."

Eduardo Calderón
2
Eduardo Calderón
2
Band 2

Well-known partner Eduardo Calderón is well placed to advise on cross-border mandates. He handles large merger and acquisition transactions.

Adriana Castro
3
Adriana Castro
3
Band 3

Co-head of the corporate department Adriana Castro continues to enjoy notable market recognition. Her expertise covers acquisitions and corporate structuring.

Luis Manuel Castro
4
Luis Manuel Castro
4
Band 4

Partner Luis Manuel Castro assists clients with acquisitions and investment rounds.

"Luis Manuel Castro stands out for the quality of his work."

Ranked Lawyers at
BLP

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Costa Rica

Corporate/M&A

David Gutiérrez
E
David Gutiérrez
E
Eminent Practitioners
Eduardo Calderón
2
Eduardo Calderón
2
Band 2
Adriana Castro
3
Adriana Castro
3
Band 3
Luis Manuel Castro
4
Luis Manuel Castro
4
Band 4

Members

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Adelina Villalobos

Adriana Acuña

Andrea González

Andrés Waisleder

Anneth Jiménez

Ariel Leiva

Aurora Solís

Bernardo Van Der Laat

Carlos García

Catalina Soto

Diana Pinchanski

Elia Naranjo

Giancarlo Andreoli

Guillermo Sanabria

Ignacio Alonso

Janelle Christie

José Mario Miranda

Juan Carlos Tristán

Juan José López

Karla González

Kattya Mejías

Lucía Quesada

Luis Herrera

Madeleine Garrón

Magally Guadamuz

Neftalí Garro

Roberto Quintana

Ronald Lachner

Simón Sauvé

Stephanie Garnier

Industries

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Aerospace & Defense

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Charities / Not for Profit

Chemicals

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Government

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

Travel & Leisure