Costa Rican Bar Association.
Costa Rican Young Arbitrators.

Associate, Sfera Legal, (2023-present).
Legal Assistant, Sfera Legal, (2020-2023).
President, Costa Rican Young Arbitrators, (2021-2023).
Legal Assistant, ECIJA Legal, (2018-2020).
Legal Assistant, Procuraduría General de la República (2017-2018).

University of Costa Rica, (Law Degree, Honor thesis, 2022).

Costa Rican Bar Association.
Costa Rican Immigration Commission.

Associate at Sfera Legal (2021-today).
Attorney and Advisor, Outlier Legal, (2019 – 2021).
Regional Client Services Manager, Fragomen Latin America, (2018-2019).
Office Manager, Fragomen Panama, Panama City (2017 –2018).
Country Manager, Fragomen Mexico, Mexico City (2012 –2017).

University of Costa Rica (Law Degree, 2009).

Costa Rican Bar Association.

Partner at Sfera Legal (2021-today).
Associate at Sfera Legal (2012-2021).
Facio Abogados (2010-2012).

Notary Public, La Salle University (2022).
Program on Negotiation and Leadership, Harvard University (2021).
JD equivalent, Universidad de Costa Rica (2015).

Costa Rican Bar Association.
International Trademark Association.

Founding Partner at Sfera Legal (2012-present).
Founding Partner of Feinzaig, Scharf & van der Putten, (2000-2012).
Associate Attorney, Facio & Cañas, (1996-2000).
Board Member of ALICO COSTA RICA, S.A., (August 2012-2016).
Director of Asociación de Concesionarios de Papagayo (since February 2010).
Board Member of Panamerican Life Insurance Costa Rica, (2010-2018).
Founding Director, Central American and the Caribbean Oil Extractors Association (ACCEA).
Director of La Cámara de Comercio Holandesa de Costa Rica (Holland House) (2019-2020).

Universidad Internacional de las Americas (Juris Doctor, Academic Honors, 1995).
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Business Administration, 1990-1992).
Professor: Public International Law, Universidad Internacional de Las Americas (1998).

Costa Rican Bar Association.
Costa Rican-American Chamber of Commerce.
Costa Rican International Law Association.
Stanford University, Admissions Interviewer (OVAL). (2017-)
Member of International Who’s Who of Professionals. (2001-)
Entrepreneurs’ Organization. President (2012-2013).
Founding Member of the International Association of Jurists, Costa Rica Chapter (1997)

Founding Partner, Sfera Legal (2012-present).
Founding Partner, Facio Abogados (2000-2012).
Partner, Guardia, Cubero & Facio (1994-2000).
Recipient, Latin America’s Leading Lawyers, Chambers and Partners Latin America (2009-present).
President, Lincoln School Alumni Association (2005).
Degree Exams Jury, Autonomous University of Central America (1994)-
Official Translator and Interpreter, appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1993).

Stanford University (LL.M., 2008).
Yale University (Management Program for Lawyers, 2005).
University of Costa Rica (Juris Doctor, Academic Honors, 1994).

Costa Rican Bar Association.

Attorney at Sfera Legal (2018-present).
Paralegal at Arroyo & Asociados (2015-2017).
Paralegal at Umaña Soto & Asociados (2010-2014).

Notary Public degree, University of Costa Rica,(graduated with honors, 2014).
University of Costa Rica, Law Degree with emphasis on Environmental Law (2011).

Costa Rican Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera Legal (2021-presente).
Associate at Consortium Legal (2021).
Associate at Vector Legal (2014-2021).
Attorney for Trust Department and Credit Formalization Department, Crédito Agrícola de Cartago Bank (2007-2014).
Attorney at Lara, López, Matamoros, Rodríguez & Tinoco Abogados (2006-2007).
Internal Legal Advisor at College of Physicians and Surgeons of Costa Rica (2002-2006).

Law Degree and Public Notary Degree, Universidad de Costa Rica (2003).

Costa Rican Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera Legal Tamarindo, (2018-present).
Associate at Arroyo & Asociados, (2014 – 2017).
Attorney at Customs Department of Peñas Blancas, (2012-2014).
Paralegal at Acevedo Rivera, (2010 – 2011).

University of Costa Rica, Law Degree with emphasis on Environmental Law (2013).

Costa Rican Bar Association.
Uniform Commercial Law in International Transactions Commission Member at Costa Rica Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera Legal (2023- today).
Associate at Aguilar Castillo Love (2019-2023).
IX International Commercial Arbitration Moot Madrid (2017).
Paralegal at Aguilar Castillo Love (2017-2019).
Paralegal at Vector Legal (2014-2017).

University of Costa Rica, (Law Degree, Honor thesis “Spin-off of mercantile entities”(Escisión de sociedades mercantiles), 2019).

Costa Rican Bar Association.
Costa Rican Institute of Fiscal Studies.
Argentine Association of Fiscal Studies.
International Fiscal Association.

Associate at Sfera Legal (2023-today).
Tax Manager, Grupo Camacho Internacional. 2021-2023.
Regional Tax Director, Dentons Muñoz. 2021
Associate Attorney, Tarsitano & Asociados, 2019-2020.
Associate Attorney, Facio & Cañas, 2017-2018.
Legal Assistant, Facio & Cañas, 2014-2017.

Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (2022-present).
Master’s Degree in International Taxation (2022-present).
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Specialist in Criminal Tax Law (2021).
Universidad de Buenos Aires,Attorney specialized in Tax Law (2021).
Universidad de Costa Rica, Bachelor of Law (2017).
University professor: FUNDEPOS, “Specialist in Tax Practice and Advisor”. San José, Costa Rica, 2019-2022.

Costa Rican Bar Association.

Partner, Sfera Legal, (2012-present).
Partner, Facio Abogados, Costa Rica (2008-2012).
Partner, Volio, Chacón & Schroeder (2001-2008).
Partner, Asesores Legales Internacionales (1997-2001).
Associate, Appel Abogados (1994-1997).
Official Translator and Interpreter, appointed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, (1993).

University of Costa Rica, (Law degree and Notary Public degree, Academic Honors, 1994).

Costa Rican Bar Association.

Partner at Sfera Legal (2016-present).
Associate at Sfera Legal (2012-2016).
Paralegal/Associate at Facio Abogados (2002-2012).

MBA, Adolfo Ibañez University (2024).
Academic Residence, London School of Economics and Political Sciences (2023).
Academic Residence, China Europe Business School CEIBS (2023).
Universidad de Costa Rica (Juris Doctor, Honor Thesis 2012).

Costa Rican Bar Association (2007).
Arbitrator from the Conflict Resolution Center of the Board of Engineers And Architects.

Partner at Sfera Legal (2024-present)
Associate at Sfera Legal, (2018-2024).
Partner at Novo Legal Advisors, (2016-2018).
Associate at Consulex Law, (2013-2016).
Associate at Latin Alliance (2010-2013).
Paralegal-Associate at Castro Garnier, (2002-2010).

University of La Salle, (Notary Public degree, Academic Honors, 2012).
University Escuela Libre de Derecho. (Law degree, 2007).

Member of the Board of Directors of CATURGUA, (2016-2017).
Honorary member of the current Tamarindo Development Association.
Honorary member of La Asada de La Garita, Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste.
Costa Rican Bar Association (2003).

Partner at Sfera Legal Tamarindo (2018-present).
Founding Partner at Arroyo & Asociados, (2003-2017).

Master in Commercial Law, Laureate International Universities/Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, (2013).
Law Degree and Notary Public, University of San José, (2003).

Costa Rican Bar Association.
Costa Rican Intellectual Property Professionals Association (APPICR).
Chevening Association.
International Trademark Association (INTA).
Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI).

Associate at Sfera Legal (2021-today).
Attorney and Partner at Mora Martin (2018-2021).
Associate at Pragma Legal (2015-2021).
Paralegal at Lexincorp Central America (2013-2015).
Paralegal at Lex Counsel (2012-2013).

LL.M. specialized in Intellectual Property Law, University of Cambridge (2020).
Notary Public degree, La Salle University,(Honor student and Honor graduation 2017).
Law Degree, University of Costa Rica (Honor Thesis 2015)

Costa Rican Bar Association (2021).

Associate at Sfera Legal (2021-present).
Paralegal at Sfera Legal (2016-2021).

Notary Public degree, La Salle University (2021).
Law degree, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (2020).

Costa Rican Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera Legal (2023-present)
Associate at Central Law (2019-2023).
Paralegal at Central Law (2015-2019).
Paralegal at Montejo Law & Associates (2014-2015).
Paralegal at Central Law, (2012-2013).
Paralegal at Castro Garnier & Associates (2013).

Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (Summa Cum Laude Probatus 2018)
Notary Public, Escuela Libre de Derecho (2022).
Master in Criminal Law, University of Costa Rica, (2020-2021).

Costa Rican Bar Association.
Boston University Alumni Association.

Partner at Sfera Legal (2019-present).
Arbitrator, International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration of the Costa Rican-American Chamber of Commerce (CICA/AMCHAM) (2017-present).
Of counsel, Pignataro Abogados (2015-2019), and Lead Counsel ITS Infocom (Dec. 2015-Jan. 2018)
Managing Partner/ President, Costa Rica Global Law Inc. S.A., certified as a Women-Owned Business by WEConnect International (2013-2015).
Associate at Sfera Legal (2012-2013).
Associate at Facio Abogados (2007-2012).
Managing Attorney, Costa Rican office of Curtis Law Group (2005-2007).
Associate, Odio, Weisleder & Asociados (2002-2003).
U.S. Health Care and Customer Service Specialist, Procter & Gamble, Costa Rica (2000-2002).

Boston University School of Law (LLM International Business Law, 2013).
University of Costa Rica (Juris Doctor, 2000).
University of Costa Rica (Notary Public, 2000).

Costa Rican Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera Legal (2023-present)
Paralegal at Sfera Legal (2018-2023)
Paralegal at Vector Legal (2015-2018)

Law Degree, University of Costa Rica (Honor Thesis 2023).

Costa Rican Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera legal (2019-present).
Associate at Nassar Abogados (2016-2019).
Legal Department Colliers International (2015-2016).
Paralegal at Lexis Abogados (2014-2015).

Universidad de Costa Rica (Law Degree with specialty on training judges, honor thesis, 2016).
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (currently studying Master’s degree in Labor Law).
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (Bachelor in Journalism 2009).
Universidad San Judas Tadeo (currently studying degree in Journalism).

Member of the Costa Rican Bar Association.
Member of the International Insurance Society.
Member of the Costa Rican Association of International Law.
Founding member of the Association for the Study of the Free Trade Agreement between Central America and the United States.
Founding member of the Costa Rican Association of Insurance Law.
Member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (Membership Chair, President of the Costa Rican Chapter, Area Director for Central America and the Caribbean, Regional Director for Latin America).
Director of the Costa Rica-Israel Forum.
Founding member of the Costa Rica-Israel Chamber of Commerce (Vice-President and President).
Founding member of the Costa Rican Interfaith Forum (Member of the Board).

COALICION COSTARRICENSE DE INICIATIVAS DE DESARROLLO (CINDE), San José, Costa Rica. Comptroller of the Board of Directors (2015-2018). Chairman of the Board of Directors (2019-20024), Director (2024-today).
PROMOTORA DE COMERCIO EXTERIOR (PROCOMER), San José, Costa Rica. Member of the Board of Directors (2010-2014).
Sfera Legal, San José, Costa Rica. Attorney and Founding Partner (2012-today).
Arbitrator of the Conciliation and Arbitration Center of the Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce and of the Costa Rican-American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham)
LEAD University and University of Costa Rica Law School, San José, Costa Rica. Professor.
Private Property Registry, San José, Costa Rica. President of the Board of Directors.
Feinzaig, Scharf & van der Putten (FSV), San José, Costa Rica. Attorney and Founding Partner (2000-2012).
Brown & Wood LLP, New York. Foreign Associate (1999-2000).
Facio & Cañas Law Firm, San José, Costa Rica. Associate Attorney (1994-2000).

Columbia University School of Law, New York, United States (LL.M., 1999). Designated as honor student. Scholarship from Fulbright-LASPAU and the Organization of American States. Columbia Law School Rubin Fellow, 1998-1999; Columbia Law School Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. College of Insurance, New York, United States. (“Risk Management & Insurance”). Practicing Law Institute, New York, United States. (“Insurance, Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities”). University of Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica. Law Degree and Notary Public, 1994. Honor student. Certificate of the best academic average grade. Honor graduation.

Costa Rican Bar Association (2019).

Associate at Sfera Legal (2022-present).
Associate at Soley, Saborio & Asociados (2014-2022).
Paralegal at Soley, Saborio & Asociados (2011-2014).

Law Degree, University of Costa Rica (Honor Thesis 2014).

Costa Rican Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera Legal (2022).
External Notary, Loan Administration Board of the Universidad de Costa Rica (2020-2022).
Associate at Vector Legal (2014 – 2020), serving as an In-House Lawyer and Notary at Banco Improsa.
Institutional Notary of Banco Crédito Agrícola de Cartago (2007-2014).

Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica, (Law Degree and Public Notary, 1998).

Costa Rican Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera Legal (2024-today).
Associate at LatamLex (2019-2024).

University of Costa Rica (2020).

Costa Rican Bar Association (1989).
Property Law Chair, Law School, University of Costa Rica (1994-present).

Partner at Sfera Legal (2018-present).
Founding Partner at Montejo Law (1989-2018)
Member of the Evaluating Court for the position of 4th Civil Judge, Council of the Judiciary, Judicial Power, (2009-2018).
President of the National Consumer Commission, MEIC (2000-2002).
Member of the National Consumer Commission, MEIC (1999-2003).
Executive President of the National Institute of Housing and Urban Planning (2001-2002).
Property Law professor, Law School, University of Costa Rica (1994-present).
Commercial Law Professor, Master in Economic Law, Universidad Estatal a Distancia, Costa Rica (2006-2014).
Advisor National Institute of Municipal Development IFAM (1999-2000).
Honorary Professor. Central American University of Business Science, Managua, Nicaragua (2003).

Master Degree Economic Law with Emphasis in International Trade, Universidad Estatal a Distancia (Honor Graduation,2006).
Law Degree, University of Costa Rica (1989).
Notary Public, University of Costa Rica (1989).
Tulane University, New Orleans, USA (Legal Studies, 1987).

National Directorate of Notaries (2021).
Costa Rican Bar Association (2019).

Associate at Sfera Legal (2022- present).
Founding Partner at AM Legal Services (2020- 2022).
Second Vice-Mayor of the Municipality of Nicoya (2016-2018).
Paralegal at Courts of Justice (2019).

Notary and Registry Law, Fidelitas University (2021).
Law Degree, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2017).
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2012).

Independent Board Director for: Prival Bank (Costa Rica), S.A., Corporación Prival Costa Rica S.A., Prival Securities (Costa Rica) Puesto de Bolsa, S.A. and Prival Sociedad Administradora de Fondos de Inversión, S.A. (2019 – present).
Board Member of Fundación Andrea Jiménez (NGO, Special Education School, (2015 – present).
Costa Rican Bar Association (2016).

Partner at Sfera Legal (2021-today).
Associate at Sfera Legal (2018-2021).
Associate and Paralegal at Vector Legal (2014-2017).
Paralegal at Lara, López, Matamoros, Rodríguez y Tinoco (2013-2014).
Paralegal at Instituto Centroamericano de Gobernabilidad (2011).

Master’s Degree in Corporate Law: MCL, University of Cambridge, England (2018).
Public Notary, ULACIT (Summa Cum Laude Porbatus 2017).
JD with an emphasis in Banking and Bursary Law and dissertation with honor mention, University of Costa Rica (2014).
BA in photography – ABT, Libera Accademia di Belle Arti, Italy (2010).

Costa Rican Bar Association.
American Bar Association.
Vice-Chair of Publications of the Cross-Border Real Estate Committee of the American Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera Legal (2022-today).
Director at Dentons Muñozc(2021-2022).
Director at Soley Saborio & Asociados (2019-2022).
Senior Associate at Dentons Muñoz (2014-2017).
Associate at BLP Legal (2012-2014).
Paralegal at Pacheco Coto (2010-2012).

Postgraduate Degree, Finance, Lead University, (2022).
LL.M., Master of Laws, Columbia Law School, Nueva York, EE.UU (2018).
Postgraduate Degree in Notarial Law, Universidad La Salle (Cum Laude 2013).
J.D., Juris Doctor, Universidad de Costa Rica ( Honors Thesis with distinction: “Civil Responsibility of the Board of Directors in Costa Rican Corporations” 2012).

Costa Rican Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera Legal (2022-today)
Associate at Dentons Muñoz (2021-2022).
Paralegal at Deloitte Costa Rica (2019-2020).

Notarial Law, Universidad Fidélitas (2022).
J.D., Juris Doctor, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2019).

Iberoamerican Association of Regulatory Studies (ASIER).
Costa Rican Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera Legal (2020-today).
Associate at Arias Costa Rica (2016-2020).
Associate at Arias & Muñoz (2014-2016).

Specialization in State Law, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (2022).
Masters in Business Law, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (2017-2018).
Juris Doctor, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (2013).

Costa Rican Bar Association.
Supreme Electoral Court of Costa Rica – Official Delegate.
ACAMS – Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.

Associate Attorney at Sfera Legal, (2016-present).
Paralegal at Sfera Legal (2013-2016).
Paralegal at Bufete Soley Soler. (2011-2013).
Compliance Officer in Charge, Casa de Cambio Soluciones Monetarias, S.A. (2001-2009).

La Salle University, Costa Rica, Master degree in Notary Public, Summa Cum Laude Probatus (2021).
Universidad Hispanoamericana de Costa Rica (Law Degree, 2015).

Costa Rican Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera Legal (2020-today).
Paralegal at Sfera Legal (2014-2020).
Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (2015).

Master in Real Estate Development, IE University (2023).
Notary Public degree, La Salle University (2021).
University of Costa Rica, (Honor Thesis “The Role of the Emergency Arbitrator in International Commercial Law” 2019).

Costa Rican Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera legal (2022-today).
Senior Associate at Latamlex Abogados, (2020-2022).
Senior Associate at Hulbert Volio Montero, (2019-2020).
International Attorney at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP., Nueva York, NY, (2017-2019).
Associate at Lexincorp Central American Law Firm, (2014-2016).
Senior Paralegal at Lexincorp Central American Law Firm, (2012-2014).
Junior Paralegal at Lexincorp Central American Law Firm, (2008-2012).

LL.M., Master of Laws, Columbia Law School, Nueva York, EE.UU (2017).
Notarial Law, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (2015).
J.D., Juris Doctor, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (2014).
Bachelor of Law, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (2013).

Seville Bar Association (2000 to date).
Specialised in Corporate Law, in its labour and criminal aspects.
Practising lawyer and member of the Seville Bar Association since 2000.
Lawyer at Compañía Meridional de Gestión y Servicios.
Lawyer at Esqué y Baños Consultores, being the director of the legal department.
Lawyer in the law firm Iuris Sevilla.

Specialized in Company Law, in its labor and criminal aspects, he has practiced as a lawyer throughout the national territory, mainly in Seville.
He has been a consultant to national and multinational companies. Articulist. Collaborator in classes and conferences in Business Schools and Universities.

Law Degree from the University of Seville.
Master’s degree in MBA from the Instituto de Estudios Jurídicos Cajasol.
Numerous national and international training courses in his areas of specialisation.

Graduate in Business Administration from the University of Seville and Master in Financial Management from ESIC.
He has worked in the group of companies led by Nuvaria Global, where he has held the position of Chief Financial Officer for more than fifteen years, with competencies in administration and finance at the corporate level; previously, as Assistant to the Management, he worked on the construction of the internal operating model of the group of companies.
Experience in strategic planning, organisational structuring processes and implementation of management and control systems, mergers and takeovers, investment and financing projects, as well as internationalisation programmes, coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Degree in Business Administration from the University of Seville.
Master’s Degree in Financial Management from ESIC.

Seville Bar Association (1997 to date)
Specialised in Corporate Law, Competition Law, Intellectual and Industrial Property, European and International Law.
Practising lawyer and member of the Seville Bar Association since 1997.
International consultant since 1999 for the European Commission, IDB, USAID, UNDP, OSCE and other multilateral organisations and cooperation agencies in more than 40 countries in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
International practice of Law in Brussels (1997-2001), Washington D.C. (2013-14) and Latin America (2009-12 and 1015-19).
Lawyer at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, Bores, Corradini & Puech Abogados, Bores y Cía Abogados, Avrio-Advocati and collaborator with other international law firms.
Lecturer at several national and international Universities, Postgraduate Centres and Business Schools since 1998 (Europaische Recht Academy, ICAS, EOI, UPO, Univ. Sevilla, CAJASOL, Universidad Landivar, UPANA, Univ. Portucalense, American University, etc.).
Numerous publications and development of projects for the European Union in the fields of judicial and legal reforms, free trade agreements, competition law and private sector development

Specialised in Corporate Law, Competition Law, Intellectual and Industrial Property, European and International Law. He has practised internationally in Seville, Brussels, Washington and Latin America. He has been a consultant to the European Union, IDB, World Bank, SICA, UNDP, OSCE and other multilateral financial institutions, advising on legal and commercial matters in more than forty countries. He is a lecturer and professor in his fields of expertise at numerous business schools and training institutions in Europe and the Americas.

Doctor of Laws, Washington College of Law – American University
PhD in Law, University of Seville.
Master’s Degree in European and Comparative Law, Maastricht University
Law Degree, University of Seville.
Degree in Political Science, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (Spanish National University of Distance Education).
Numerous national and international training courses in his areas of specialisation.

Seville Bar Association (2000 to date).
Specialized in Labor Law and Social Security.
Practicing lawyer and member of the Seville Bar Association since 2000.
Responsible for Labor Law and Social Security at Abbantia Abogados from 2005 to 2020.
Senior Lawyer in the labor department of Montero-Aramburu from June 2021 to February 2022.
Currently responsible for Labor Law and Security at Boleo Legal.
Professor in several courses and among them in the Master of Legal Practice at the Pablo de Olavide University in Seville and at the Cajasol Institute.
Various publications on labor and social security in different magazines (Legal edition of Diario ABC), publication of newsletters, participation in conferences and gatherings on Labor law and Social Security as a speaker.

The individual has been a lawyer at the Illustrious College of Seville since 2000, specializing in Labor Law and Social Security from the start. They led the labor department at ABBANTIA ABOGADOS from November 2005 to May 2021, focusing on various labor and social security issues, including individual and collective labor claims, and labor bankruptcy law. Following this, they served as a Senior Associate at Montero Aramburu law firm from June 2021 to February 2022 before joining Boleo Legal as a Partner, where they now co-lead the Labor Law and Social Security area. Academically, they have taught in various courses, including the Master of Legal Practice at Pablo de Olavide University and the Cajasol Institute, contributed to publications, and participated as a speaker in labor law events.

Law degree from the University of Seville
Expert in Labor Law and Social Security from the University of Seville.
Numerous national training courses in his areas of specialization.

Laundering Associate (AMLCA) from FIBA

Monica holds a degree in legal sciences from the José Simeón Cañas University and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Associate (AMLCA) from FIBA. She also holds various postgraduate degrees in specific branches of administrative sanctioning law, anti-money laundering and asset prevention, terrorism financing, and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. She has recently graduated with a master’s degree in business management and financial risk management. Her experience has been developed for over 5 years as a Compliance Officer in real estate development, financial, insurance, and real sector companies.

Lic Ciencias jurídicas – Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas-UCA. 2021

El Salvador Bar Association.

Jennifer is a lawyer and notary, graduated from the University Dr. José Matías Delgado. She holds a Master’s in Business Law and has pursued various studies in specific branches of corporate law, foreign investment, and compliance.

Master’s Degree in Business Law – Central American University (UCA).
Lawyer and Notary – Dr. José Matías Delgado University

El Salvador Bar Association.

Fernando is a lawyer who graduated from the University Dr. José Matías Delgado, with a master’s degree in international business law.
He has been involved in providing direct counsel to companies from their formation to their development. His training has enabled him to advise on complex corporate structures within business groups. As a specialized area, he has successfully excelled in providing labor advice aimed at avoiding excessive financial contingencies.

Master’s Degree in International Business Law – Online Business School (OBS) in collaboration with the University of Barcelona.
Lawyer and Notary – Dr. José Matías Delgado University.

El Salvador Bar Association.

Ester is a lawyer and notary graduated from Dr. José Matías Delgado University, holding a Master’s degree in International Business Law and a postgraduate degree in Finance, as well as various studies in branches of corporate law.
With over 6 years of experience in business consulting, corporate law, intellectual property law, and other related fields, she provides strategic advice to various clients to help them achieve expansion and adaptation to the constant changes in the legal and financial environment.
Additionally, she has experience in the foreign investment sector and tax incentives, as well as in service processes to non-profit institutions and organizations.

Postgraduate in Finance – Central American University José Simeón Cañas.
Master in International Business Law – Online Business School (OBS) in partnership with the University of Barcelona.
Lawyer and Notary – Dr. José Matías Delgado University.

El Salvador Bar Association.

Ericka is a lawyer graduated from the School of Economics and Business, with various studies in specific branches of tax and customs law. She has over 12 years of experience in the fiscal field, spending more than half of her professional career with two of the “Big Four” in El Salvador and Panama, where she advised clients from local and multinational companies across various industries in jurisdictions in America and Europe, as well as government entities.

Lawyer and Notary – School of Economics and Business (ESEN).
Specialization in Customs Law – Dr. José Matías Delgado University.

El Salvador Bar Association.

Diego is a lawyer graduated from Dr. José Matías Delgado University, with a Master’s Degree in International Business Law from the Autonomous University of Chile. He holds various postgraduate degrees in the fields of procedural law, accounting, and corporate compliance, with a special focus on corporate governance aspects.
He has extensive experience in advising companies on corporate matters and commercial and economic criminal litigation. Diego has a proven track record within the Salvadoran Judiciary, allowing him to successfully execute the preventive corporate practice of litigation. Diego has also been involved in teaching and lecturing at universities in procedural law subjects, promoting the education of students aiming to make an impact on society through professional practice.

Master’s Degree in International Business Law – Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
Lawyer and Notary – Dr. José Matías Delgado University.

El Salvador Bar Association.

Daniel is a lawyer graduated from Dr. José Matías Delgado University, holding a Master’s degree in Business Law and various postgraduate studies in specific branches of corporate and procedural law, administration, economics, finance, and accounting. His experience has been developed for over 15 years in business, financing, corporate transactions, corporate structures, and more. Additionally, he has a highly effective track record in judicial and arbitration litigation associated with these areas of practice, providing him with knowledge that goes beyond pure legal advice.
He considers himself a proponent of mediation and conciliation as economically productive mechanisms for resolving disputes and conducting business. Currently, he is exploring business, financing, and commercial structures through new technologies as part of his specific development and in line with regional circumstances.
Daniel also contributes to society as a university professor, an active member of professional organizations, and promotes social responsibility projects.

Law Degree (Dr. José Matías Delgado University).
Masters Degree in Corporate Law (UCA).

El Salvador Bar Association.

César Aguilar is a lawyer graduated from the University of El Salvador, with extensive experience and studies in procedural law. He has amassed over 15 years of experience as a justice operator in the courts of the Republic of El Salvador. Currently, he oversees judicial and arbitration litigation in various areas of law.

Lawyer – University of El Salvador.
Notary – Authorized by the Supreme Court of Justice.
Executioner of Seizures – Authorized by the Supreme Court of Justice.

Guatemala Bar Association (2023)

Lawyer at Sfera Legal (2023- present).
Paralegal en Arias Guatemala (2022-2023).

Lawyer and Notary, Universidad Rafael Landívar (2022).
Specialization Program in Banking Law, Escuela de Negocios de Alto Nivel, Universidad Panamericana (2019).

Guatemalan Bar Association (2010).

Associate at Sfera Legal (2023- today).
Founder Partner – LegalPal (2010-2023).
General Manager and Legal Affairs – Creative Licensing Promotions (2012-2022).
External Lawyer- Integrum (2012-2016).
Legal Adviser – Municipal Developement Institute (Instituto de Fomento Municipal) (2011-2012).
Paralegal- Litigation Unit-Municipal Developement Institute (Instituto de Fomento Municipal) (2010-2011).
Executive Assistant- Crime Scene Unit- Ministerio Público.

Lawyer and Notary, Universidad Rafael Landivar.

Guatemalan Bar Association (2019).

Associate at Sfera Legal (2024-today).
Associate at Bufelco (2019-2023).
Legal Assistant at Bufelco (2016-2019).

Master’s degree, Legum Magister in Finance (LLM) with Minor on Entrepreneurship, Universidad Francisco Marroquín / Tulane University (2022)
Lawyer and Notary Public, Universidad Rafael Landívar (2019)

Guatemalan Bar Association (2001).
Member of the International Bar Association (IBA).
Member of Law School Magazine.
Member of the Latin American Council of Scholars of International and Comparative Law (COLADIC).
Member of the Official Spanish Chamber of Guatemalan Commerce.
Member of the Association of Studies in Digital Social Networks (Asredes).
Postgraduate Professor at the University of San Carlos of Guatemala.
Postgraduate Professor at Arthur Lok Jack, Trinidad and Tobago Business School.
Competition Studies Center.

Partner at Sfera (2018-today).
Managing Partner at Sfera Legal Guatemala (2016-2018).
Partner Servilex (2014-2016).
Legal Advisor of the Economy Commission and Foreign Trade of the Republic’s Congress (2015).
Associate at Paiz, Portillo y Asociados (2005 – 2014).
Legal Advisor of the Public Telephone Operators Association, attached to the Chamber of Guatemalan Industry (2015).
Legal Advisor of the Human Rights Attorney’s Office (2012).
Partner, Inmobiliaria Pacruz, S.A. (2001- today).

PHD in Law, Universidad de San Carlos (2015).
Master’s Degree in Finance and Tax, Universidad Francisco Marroquín., LLM in Finance, Minor in Entrepreneurship – Joint program with Tulane University. Lawyer, Notary and Licentiate of Legal Sciences. Thesis: “Análisis legal de la autoinstalación de software no deseado en las computadoras personales”.

Guatemala Bar Association (2012).
Association of Venezuelans in Guatemala (2019).
International Project Management Association (2018).

Partner at Sfera Legal (2022-today).
Professor – Civil Obligations (2020) Civil Contracts (2019-2021), Law School, Universidad del Istmo, Guatemala.
Professor – Financial Legislation (2021-2022), Business School, Universidad del Istmo, Guatemala.
Founding Partner at Valorem Legal (2017 – 2022).
Finance Manager at Conduent Legal & Compliance Solutions (formerly a Xerox Company) (2014 – 2017)
Associate at Carrillo & Associates (2010 -2014)

LLM in Finanzas, Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Universidad Francisco Marroquín | Tulane University (Current) (2022).
Postgraduate Specialization in International Contracting, Universidad Del Istmo (2018).
Project Management Technician (Certification IPMA Level D / No. GT.18.D.12), International Project Management Association (2018).
Postgraduate Specialization in Corporate and Tax Law, Universidad Del Istmo (2017).
Lawyer and Notary, Universidad Rafael Landívar (2012).

Honduran Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera Legal (2023-today).
Corporate Lawyer at Cedeño & Méndez Law Firm (2022 – 2023)
Professional Practice, Departmental Direction of Education of Francisco Morazán, (2019 – 2020).

Master of Business Law – UNITEC (2023).
Lawyer, National Autonomous University of Honduras Cum – Laude (2020).
Bachelor of Science and Letters, Instituto Sagrado Corazón (L.H.) (2013).

Honduras Bar Association.
Spanish Arbitration Club.
Arbitrator of the Conciliation and Arbitration Center of the Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce.
Secretary of the Conciliation and Arbitration Center of the Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce.
Conciliator of the Conciliation and Arbitration Center of the Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce.

Partner at Sfera Honduras (2020-present).
Senior Manager at Ernst & Young Honduras – EYLAW (2018-2019).
Partner at Pacheco Coto (2016-2017).
Partner at Hondu Inversiones HI- LAW (2006-present).
Associate at Arias y Muñoz (2004-2005).
Scribe at Supreme Court Courthouse First of Civil Letters (2001-2003).

Master’s degree in Maritime Law and Port Management, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (2018-2021).
Supreme Court of Justice, Exequatur de Notario (2016).
Doctorate in Tax and Commercial Law, Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala (2016).
Master’s degree in Commercial Law, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (2013).
Lawyer degree, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (2010).
Legal Sciences with Orientation in Commercial Law, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (2007).

Honduras Bar Association (2006).

Associate at Sfera Legal (2020-today).
Associate at GR LAW (2019-2020).
Associate at Abogados Corporativos Laborales y Asociados (2012-2018).
Paralegal at BANCO ATLANTIDA S.A. (2010 – 2012).
Associate at Arias y Muñoz Central American Law Firm (2007–2009).
Litigation Paralegal at Castellanos Law Firm (2005–2007).

Law Degree, Universidad Católica de Honduras (2001-2005).
Master’s Degree in Business Law, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC) (2008-2010).

Honduras Bar Association (2007).

Associate at Sfera Legal (2020-today).
Founding Partner at GR Law Firm (2019).
Partner at Abogados Corporativos, laborales & Asociados (2014-2019).
Associate at Abogados Corporativos, laborales & Asociados (2006-2014).

Master in Business Law , Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC) (2008-2010).
Law Degree, Universidad Católica de Honduras (UNICAH) (2003-2006).

Honduras Bar Association (2018).

Associate at Sfera Legal (2020-today).
Assistant Attorney at Abogados Corporativos Laborales y Asociados (2011-2020).

Master in Tax Law, Central American Technological University (UNITEC) (In progress).
Law Degree, Universidad Tecnologica de Honduras (UTH) (2017).

Honduras Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera Legal (2020-today).
Abogados Corporativos, Laborales y Asociados (2002-2020).
Defense Attaché in the United States of America (1999-2002).
Vice Minister of Defense of Honduras (1998).
Auditor General of the Honduras Armed Forces (1990-1993).
General Manager of Immigration (1987-1990).

Bachelor of Legal and Social Sciences, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (1980).
Lawyer and Notary Public, Supreme Court (1984).

Honduras Bar Association.

Associate at Sfera Honduras (2020-present).
Hondu Inversiones, HI-LAW (2019-present).
Law Firm Torres-Herrera (2012-2019).

National Autonomous University of Honduras, Master in Maritime Law and Por Management (2018-today).
National Autonomous University of Honduras, Law Degree with Honorable Mention (2014).
Arbitrator at the Conciliation and Arbitration Center of the Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIT) (In progress).

Associate at Sfera Legal (2021-today).
Partner at Asesor Legal (2016-2021) (MULTICONSULTORES).
Associate t Consortium Legal Nicaragua (2006-2016).

IX Diploma in Labor Law, Central American University (UCA) (2014).
Master in Business Law, Autonomous National University of Nicaragua (UNAN) (2009-2013).
Law Degree in Private Law, Central American University (UCA) (2000-2004).

Associated Member of Instituto Nicaragüense de Desarrollo (INDE) (2013-2016).
Member of the Investment Committee of the American Nicaraguan Chamber of Commerce (2014-2018).

Partner at Sfera Legal (2018-present).
Head of Corporate Department at LatinAlliance Nicaragua (2014-2018).
Senior Associate at Pacheco Coto Nicaragua, (2012-2014).
Associate at Corporate Law Department at Consortium Legal Nicaragua, (2007-2012).
Law Professor, Legal Systems, Universidad Americana (UAM), (2013-2016).

Master of Laws, emphasis in Corporate Law, Vanderbilt University (2011).
Bachelor of Laws, Universidad Americana (UAM) (2009).
Law Practice Management, INIDEM (2017).
Postgraduate Studies in Civil Procedure Law, Universidad Americana (UAM) (2018).
Postgraduate Studies in Corporate and Commercial Law, Universidad Americana (UAM) (2009).

Founding Members of the Nicaraguan Chapter of the International Law Association (NB-ILA).

Partner at Sfera Legal, (2017-present).
Legal Coordinator, Rocedes, S.A, (2017-present).
Associate, Consortium Legal Nicaragua (2014-2017).
Associate, Guzmán Aróstegui & Asociados (2011-2014).
Legal Coordinator, Corporación Eléctrica Nicaraguense, S.A. (CENSA), (2012-2014).

INIDEM Business Law School, Masters in Law (LLM, with Academic Honors, 2013).
Law degree and Notary Public degree, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2011).

Costa Rican Bar Association.
Costa Rican-American Chamber of Commerce.
Costa Rican International Law Association.
Stanford University, Admissions Interviewer (OVAL). (2017-)
Member of International Who’s Who of Professionals. (2001-)
Entrepreneurs’ Organization. President (2012-2013).
Founding Member of the International Association of Jurists, Costa Rica Chapter (1997)

Founding Partner, Sfera Legal (2012-present).
Founding Partner, Facio Abogados (2000-2012).
Partner, Guardia, Cubero & Facio (1994-2000).
Recipient, Latin America’s Leading Lawyers, Chambers and Partners Latin America (2009-present).
President, Lincoln School Alumni Association (2005).
Degree Exams Jury, Autonomous University of Central America (1994)-
Official Translator and Interpreter, appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1993).

Stanford University (LL.M., 2008).
Yale University (Management Program for Lawyers, 2005).
University of Costa Rica (Juris Doctor, Academic Honors, 1994).