Tatiana Marín
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Universidad de Costa Rica, (Honorary Graduation 2023).
Notary Public Specialty, Universidad Fidélitas (2024).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2024-present).
Associate at Consortium Legal (2023-2024).
Paralegal at Consortium Legal (2022-2023).
Paralegal at Lara Legal Corp (2021-2022).
Paralegal at Sala Constitucional (2018-2019).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2024-present).
Associate at Consortium Legal (2023-2024).
Paralegal at Consortium Legal (2022-2023).
Paralegal at Lara Legal Corp (2021-2022).
Paralegal at Sala Constitucional (2018-2019).
Education
Universidad de Costa Rica, (Honorary Graduation 2023).
Notary Public Specialty, Universidad Fidélitas (2024).
Sebastián Ayala
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
University of Costa Rica, (Law Degree, Honor thesis, 2022).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Costa Rican Young Arbitrators.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Costa Rican Young Arbitrators.
Career
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).
Education
University of Costa Rica, (Law Degree, Honor thesis, 2022).
Sebastián Alvarado
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
University of Costa Rica (Law Degree, 2009).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Costa Rican Immigration Commission.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Costa Rican Immigration Commission.
Career
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).
Education
University of Costa Rica (Law Degree, 2009).
Roberto Castillo
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Notary Public, La Salle University (2022).
Program on Negotiation and Leadership, Harvard University (2021).
JD equivalent, Universidad de Costa Rica (2015).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Partner at Sfera Legal (2021-today).
Associate at Sfera Legal (2012-2021).
Facio Abogados (2010-2012).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Partner at Sfera Legal (2021-today).
Associate at Sfera Legal (2012-2021).
Facio Abogados (2010-2012).
Education
Notary Public, La Salle University (2022).
Program on Negotiation and Leadership, Harvard University (2021).
JD equivalent, Universidad de Costa Rica (2015).
Robert C. van der Putten
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
International Trademark Association.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
International Trademark Association.
Career
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).
Education
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).
Rafael E. Cañas
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Stanford University (LL.M., 2008).
Yale University (Management Program for Lawyers, 2005).
University of Costa Rica (Juris Doctor, Academic Honors, 1994).
Membership
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)
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
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)
Career
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).
Education
Stanford University (LL.M., 2008).
Yale University (Management Program for Lawyers, 2005).
University of Costa Rica (Juris Doctor, Academic Honors, 1994).
Marilyn Carvajal
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Notary Public degree, University of Costa Rica,(graduated with honors, 2014).
University of Costa Rica, Law Degree with emphasis on Environmental Law (2011).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Attorney at Sfera Legal (2018-present).
Paralegal at Arroyo & Asociados (2015-2017).
Paralegal at Umaña Soto & Asociados (2010-2014).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Attorney at Sfera Legal (2018-present).
Paralegal at Arroyo & Asociados (2015-2017).
Paralegal at Umaña Soto & Asociados (2010-2014).
Education
Notary Public degree, University of Costa Rica,(graduated with honors, 2014).
University of Costa Rica, Law Degree with emphasis on Environmental Law (2011).
Marianela Soto
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Law Degree and Public Notary Degree, Universidad de Costa Rica (2003).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
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).
Education
Law Degree and Public Notary Degree, Universidad de Costa Rica (2003).
Luis Jeancarlo Angulo
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
University of Costa Rica, Law Degree with emphasis on Environmental Law (2013).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
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).
Education
University of Costa Rica, Law Degree with emphasis on Environmental Law (2013).
Luis Guillermo Alfaro
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Specialization in Agrarian and Environmental Law, Universidad de Costa Rica, (Honor Mention, 2023). Judiciary Training Program (FIAJ), Escuela Judicial del Poder Judicial de Costa Rica, (2020-2021) Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (Juris Doctor Equivalent), (2019)
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association, (2019).
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2024-present)
Associate at Guardia Montes & Asociados, Costa Rica, (2023)
Generic Judge I , Poder Judicial de Costa Rica, (2020-2023)
Civil Procedural Law Professor, Universidad de San José (2023 – present)
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association, (2019).
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2024-present)
Associate at Guardia Montes & Asociados, Costa Rica, (2023)
Generic Judge I , Poder Judicial de Costa Rica, (2020-2023)
Civil Procedural Law Professor, Universidad de San José (2023 – present)
Education
Specialization in Agrarian and Environmental Law, Universidad de Costa Rica, (Honor Mention, 2023). Judiciary Training Program (FIAJ), Escuela Judicial del Poder Judicial de Costa Rica, (2020-2021) Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (Juris Doctor Equivalent), (2019)
Karlo Suñol
Languages
Spanish, English & French.
Education
University of Costa Rica, (Law Degree, Honor thesis “Spin-off of mercantile entities”(Escisión de sociedades mercantiles), 2019).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Uniform Commercial Law in International Transactions Commission Member at Costa Rica Bar Association.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish, English & French.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Uniform Commercial Law in International Transactions Commission Member at Costa Rica Bar Association.
Career
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).
Education
University of Costa Rica, (Law Degree, Honor thesis “Spin-off of mercantile entities”(Escisión de sociedades mercantiles), 2019).
Karen Villalobos
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Costa Rican Institute of Fiscal Studies.
Argentine Association of Fiscal Studies.
International Fiscal Association.
Career
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.
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Costa Rican Institute of Fiscal Studies.
Argentine Association of Fiscal Studies.
International Fiscal Association.
Career
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.
Education
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.
José Schroeder
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
University of Costa Rica, (Law degree and Notary Public degree, Academic Honors, 1994).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
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).
Education
University of Costa Rica, (Law degree and Notary Public degree, Academic Honors, 1994).
José Pablo González
Languages
Spanish and English.
Education
LL.M. in International Taxation, University of Florida, U.S.A. (2011).
Advanced Studies and Specialist in Tax Law Post-graduate Degrees, University Castilla-La Mancha, Spain (2010).
J.D. Honor Degree in Law, University of Costa Rica (2008).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Tax Law Committee of the Costa Rican Bar Association.
International Bar Association (IBA).
International Fiscal Association (IFA).
Costa Rican Institute for Fiscal Studies (ICEF).
World Compliance Association (WCA).
AMCHAM’s Fiscal Policy Committee.
Career
Associate, Sfera Legal (2024-today).
Tax Partner, Dentons (2023-2024).
Tax Partner, Aguilar Castillo Love (2019-2023).
Tax Manager, Walmart (2017-2019).
Tax Associate, Consortium (2014-2017).
Associate, Asesores Fiscales Corporativos (2009-2014).
Associate, ICS Consultores (2006-2009).
Languages
Spanish and English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Tax Law Committee of the Costa Rican Bar Association.
International Bar Association (IBA).
International Fiscal Association (IFA).
Costa Rican Institute for Fiscal Studies (ICEF).
World Compliance Association (WCA).
AMCHAM’s Fiscal Policy Committee.
Career
Associate, Sfera Legal (2024-today).
Tax Partner, Dentons (2023-2024).
Tax Partner, Aguilar Castillo Love (2019-2023).
Tax Manager, Walmart (2017-2019).
Tax Associate, Consortium (2014-2017).
Associate, Asesores Fiscales Corporativos (2009-2014).
Associate, ICS Consultores (2006-2009).
Education
LL.M. in International Taxation, University of Florida, U.S.A. (2011).
Advanced Studies and Specialist in Tax Law Post-graduate Degrees, University Castilla-La Mancha, Spain (2010).
J.D. Honor Degree in Law, University of Costa Rica (2008).
Jose Pablo Arce
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Partner at Sfera Legal (2016-present).
Associate at Sfera Legal (2012-2016).
Paralegal/Associate at Facio Abogados (2002-2012).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Partner at Sfera Legal (2016-present).
Associate at Sfera Legal (2012-2016).
Paralegal/Associate at Facio Abogados (2002-2012).
Education
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).
Jorge Rodriguez
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Notary Public degree, La Salle University (2021).
University of Costa Rica, Law Degree (emphasis on telecomunicactions and electronic commerce) 2018.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2024-today).
Partner Development Manager at Google (2023-2024).
Investment Advisor at Ministry of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica (2019-2023).
Associate at Arias Law Firm (2018-2019).
Paralegal at Arias Law Firm (2013-2018).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2024-today).
Partner Development Manager at Google (2023-2024).
Investment Advisor at Ministry of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica (2019-2023).
Associate at Arias Law Firm (2018-2019).
Paralegal at Arias Law Firm (2013-2018).
Education
Notary Public degree, La Salle University (2021).
University of Costa Rica, Law Degree (emphasis on telecomunicactions and electronic commerce) 2018.
Jaime Jiménez
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
University of La Salle, (Notary Public degree, Academic Honors, 2012).
University Escuela Libre de Derecho. (Law degree, 2007).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association (2007).
Arbitrator from the Conflict Resolution Center of the Board of Engineers And Architects.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association (2007).
Arbitrator from the Conflict Resolution Center of the Board of Engineers And Architects.
Career
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).
Education
University of La Salle, (Notary Public degree, Academic Honors, 2012).
University Escuela Libre de Derecho. (Law degree, 2007).
Ismene Arroyo
Languages
Spanish, English and French.
Education
Master in Commercial Law, Laureate International Universities/Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, (2013).
Law Degree and Notary Public, University of San José, (2003).
Membership
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).
Career
Partner at Sfera Legal Tamarindo (2018-present).
Founding Partner at Arroyo & Asociados, (2003-2017).
Languages
Spanish, English and French.
Membership
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).
Career
Partner at Sfera Legal Tamarindo (2018-present).
Founding Partner at Arroyo & Asociados, (2003-2017).
Education
Master in Commercial Law, Laureate International Universities/Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, (2013).
Law Degree and Notary Public, University of San José, (2003).
Irene Castillo
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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)
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Costa Rican Intellectual Property Professionals Association (APPICR).
Chevening Association.
International Trademark Association (INTA).
Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI).
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Costa Rican Intellectual Property Professionals Association (APPICR).
Chevening Association.
International Trademark Association (INTA).
Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI).
Career
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).
Education
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)
Felipe Guevara
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Notary Public degree, La Salle University (2021).
Law degree, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (2020).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association (2021).
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2021-present).
Paralegal at Sfera Legal (2016-2021).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association (2021).
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2021-present).
Paralegal at Sfera Legal (2016-2021).
Education
Notary Public degree, La Salle University (2021).
Law degree, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (2020).
Federico Morales
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
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).
Education
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).
Fabiola Soler
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Boston University School of Law (LLM International Business Law, 2013).
University of Costa Rica (Juris Doctor, 2000).
University of Costa Rica (Notary Public, 2000).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Boston University Alumni Association.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Boston University Alumni Association.
Career
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).
Education
Boston University School of Law (LLM International Business Law, 2013).
University of Costa Rica (Juris Doctor, 2000).
University of Costa Rica (Notary Public, 2000).
Estefanía Madrigal
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Law Degree, University of Costa Rica (Honor Thesis 2023).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2023-present)
Paralegal at Sfera Legal (2018-2023)
Paralegal at Vector Legal (2015-2018)
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2023-present)
Paralegal at Sfera Legal (2018-2023)
Paralegal at Vector Legal (2015-2018)
Education
Law Degree, University of Costa Rica (Honor Thesis 2023).
Erika Barrantes
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera legal (2019-present).
Associate at Nassar Abogados (2016-2019).
Legal Department Colliers International (2015-2016).
Paralegal at Lexis Abogados (2014-2015).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera legal (2019-present).
Associate at Nassar Abogados (2016-2019).
Legal Department Colliers International (2015-2016).
Paralegal at Lexis Abogados (2014-2015).
Education
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).
Eric Scharf
Languages
Spanish, English and Hebrew.
Education
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.
Membership
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).
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish, English and Hebrew.
Membership
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).
Career
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).
Education
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.
Daniela Solano
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Universidad de Costa Rica, Law Degree with a major in Forensic Sciences. Honor Thesis (2023)
Notary Public, Universidad Fidélitas (2024)
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate en Sfera Legal (2024- presente).
Paralegal at Sfera Legal (2022-2023).
Paralegal at Lara Legal Corp (2021-2022).
Paralegal at Zurcher, Odio & Raven (2017).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate en Sfera Legal (2024- presente).
Paralegal at Sfera Legal (2022-2023).
Paralegal at Lara Legal Corp (2021-2022).
Paralegal at Zurcher, Odio & Raven (2017).
Education
Universidad de Costa Rica, Law Degree with a major in Forensic Sciences. Honor Thesis (2023)
Notary Public, Universidad Fidélitas (2024)
Daniel Arias
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Law Degree, University of Costa Rica (Honor Thesis 2014).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association (2019).
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2022-present).
Associate at Soley, Saborio & Asociados (2014-2022).
Paralegal at Soley, Saborio & Asociados (2011-2014).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association (2019).
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2022-present).
Associate at Soley, Saborio & Asociados (2014-2022).
Paralegal at Soley, Saborio & Asociados (2011-2014).
Education
Law Degree, University of Costa Rica (Honor Thesis 2014).
Celina Valenciano
Languages
Spanish.
Education
Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica, (Law Degree and Public Notary, 1998).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
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).
Education
Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica, (Law Degree and Public Notary, 1998).
Carlos Rojas
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
University of Costa Rica (2017).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2024-today).
Associate at LatamLex (2019-2024).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2024-today).
Associate at LatamLex (2019-2024).
Education
University of Costa Rica (2017).
Carlos Cartín
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business Law, American University Washington College of Law, Washington D.C., USA, (2015).
Specialization in Notary and Registry Law, University of Costa Rica, (2012).
Diploma, Summer Program in International Arbitration, American University Washington College of Law, Washington D.C., USA, (2010).
Law Degree (J.D. equivalent), University of Costa Rica, (2010).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA).
World Commerce & Contracting Association.
Career
Associate Attorney at Sfera Legal (2024-today).
Senior Associate at Lexincorp Central American Law Firm (2021-2024).
Legal Process Manager at Infosys BPM (2019-2020).
Country Legal Manager at Grupo Roble (2018-2019).
Legal Counsel at Export Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER) (2016).
Legal Counsel at Ministry of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica (COMEX) (2013-2014 & 2016-2018).
Legal Counsel at Grupo Roble (2010-2013).
Paralegal at Vásquez Abogados (2010).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA).
World Commerce & Contracting Association.
Career
Associate Attorney at Sfera Legal (2024-today).
Senior Associate at Lexincorp Central American Law Firm (2021-2024).
Legal Process Manager at Infosys BPM (2019-2020).
Country Legal Manager at Grupo Roble (2018-2019).
Legal Counsel at Export Promotion Agency of Costa Rica (PROCOMER) (2016).
Legal Counsel at Ministry of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica (COMEX) (2013-2014 & 2016-2018).
Legal Counsel at Grupo Roble (2010-2013).
Paralegal at Vásquez Abogados (2010).
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business Law, American University Washington College of Law, Washington D.C., USA, (2015).
Specialization in Notary and Registry Law, University of Costa Rica, (2012).
Diploma, Summer Program in International Arbitration, American University Washington College of Law, Washington D.C., USA, (2010).
Law Degree (J.D. equivalent), University of Costa Rica, (2010).
Andrés Montejo
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association (1989).
Property Law Chair, Law School, University of Costa Rica (1994-present).
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association (1989).
Property Law Chair, Law School, University of Costa Rica (1994-present).
Career
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).
Education
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).
Andreína Morales
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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).
Membership
National Directorate of Notaries (2021).
Costa Rican Bar Association (2019).
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
National Directorate of Notaries (2021).
Costa Rican Bar Association (2019).
Career
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).
Education
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).
Andrea Martín
Languages
Spanish, English & Italian.
Education
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).
Membership
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).
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish, English & Italian.
Membership
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).
Career
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).
Education
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).
Andrea Castro
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
American Bar Association.
Vice-Chair of Publications of the Cross-Border Real Estate Committee of the American Bar Association.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
American Bar Association.
Vice-Chair of Publications of the Cross-Border Real Estate Committee of the American Bar Association.
Career
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).
Education
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).
Amanda Porras
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Notarial Law, Universidad Fidélitas (2022).
J.D., Juris Doctor, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2019).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2022-today)
Associate at Dentons Muñoz (2021-2022).
Paralegal at Deloitte Costa Rica (2019-2020).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2022-today)
Associate at Dentons Muñoz (2021-2022).
Paralegal at Deloitte Costa Rica (2019-2020).
Education
Notarial Law, Universidad Fidélitas (2022).
J.D., Juris Doctor, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2019).
Alonso Miranda
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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).
Membership
Iberoamerican Association of Regulatory Studies (ASIER).
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2020-today).
Associate at Arias Costa Rica (2016-2020).
Associate at Arias & Muñoz (2014-2016).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Iberoamerican Association of Regulatory Studies (ASIER).
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2020-today).
Associate at Arias Costa Rica (2016-2020).
Associate at Arias & Muñoz (2014-2016).
Education
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).
Alejandra Salazar
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
La Salle University, Costa Rica, Master degree in Notary Public, Summa Cum Laude Probatus (2021).
Universidad Hispanoamericana de Costa Rica (Law Degree, 2015).
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Supreme Electoral Court of Costa Rica – Official Delegate.
ACAMS – Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Costa Rican Bar Association.
Supreme Electoral Court of Costa Rica – Official Delegate.
ACAMS – Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.
Career
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).
Education
La Salle University, Costa Rica, Master degree in Notary Public, Summa Cum Laude Probatus (2021).
Universidad Hispanoamericana de Costa Rica (Law Degree, 2015).
Costa Rica
Rubén Darío López
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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.
Membership
Seville Bar Association.
Career
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.
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Seville Bar Association.
Career
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.
Education
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.
Rubén Cruz
Languages
Spanish, English & Italian.
Education
Degree in Business Administration from the University of Seville.
Master’s Degree in Financial Management from ESIC.
Career
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.
Languages
Spanish, English & Italian.
Membership
Career
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.
Education
Degree in Business Administration from the University of Seville.
Master’s Degree in Financial Management from ESIC.
José Enrique Díaz
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Bachelor of Laws from the University of Seville.
MBA (Factor Consultants, S.A. – Junta de Andalucía – University of Seville, 1999)
Postgraduate in European Union Law (Jean Monnet Chair, Brussels).
Expert Course in Labor Relations, Telecommunications, and Internet from IE Business School.
Membership
Seville Bar Association.
Career
Associate Lawyer at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo from 1999 to 2007.
Head of the legal department at the Seville office of ERNST&YOUNG ABOGADOS (now EY Lawyers, 2007-2011).
Founded his own law and consulting firm, DB LAWYERS ADVISORY, S.L., specializing in legal advice and strategic business consultancy since 2011 to present.
Expertise as a Lawyer and Secretary to various corporate boards, including companies listed on the MAB (now BM-Growth), as well as a commercial advisor to companies and business groups from diverse sectors (civil engineering, education sector, hospitality, photovoltaic and renewable energies, new technologies, major sporting events, among others).
National and international market experience in Corporate, M&A, commercial law, business internationalization, negotiation, and investment.
Teaching experience in numerous institutions (University of Seville, Pablo de Olavide University, Loyola University, University of Cádiz and Huelva, EOI, etc.)
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Seville Bar Association.
Career
Associate Lawyer at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo from 1999 to 2007.
Head of the legal department at the Seville office of ERNST&YOUNG ABOGADOS (now EY Lawyers, 2007-2011).
Founded his own law and consulting firm, DB LAWYERS ADVISORY, S.L., specializing in legal advice and strategic business consultancy since 2011 to present.
Expertise as a Lawyer and Secretary to various corporate boards, including companies listed on the MAB (now BM-Growth), as well as a commercial advisor to companies and business groups from diverse sectors (civil engineering, education sector, hospitality, photovoltaic and renewable energies, new technologies, major sporting events, among others).
National and international market experience in Corporate, M&A, commercial law, business internationalization, negotiation, and investment.
Teaching experience in numerous institutions (University of Seville, Pablo de Olavide University, Loyola University, University of Cádiz and Huelva, EOI, etc.)
Education
Bachelor of Laws from the University of Seville.
MBA (Factor Consultants, S.A. – Junta de Andalucía – University of Seville, 1999)
Postgraduate in European Union Law (Jean Monnet Chair, Brussels).
Expert Course in Labor Relations, Telecommunications, and Internet from IE Business School.
Jesús Bores-Lazo
Languages
Spanish, English & French.
Education
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.
Membership
Seville Bar Association (from 1997 to the present).
Arbitrator at the Court of Arbitration and Mediation of Seville (since 2020).
Member of the International Commission of the Confederation of Business Owners of Andalusia.
Partner of the Interiuris Jurists Association and the Association of Internationalists of Chiapas.
Career
Specialized in Corporate Law, Competition Law, Intellectual and Industrial Property, European and International Law.
Practicing lawyer and member of the Seville Bar Association since 1997.
International legal practice in Brussels (1997-2001), Washington D.C. (2013-14), and Latin America (2009-12 and 2015-19).
Lawyer at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, Bores, Corradini & Puech Abogados, Bores y Cía Abogados, Avrio-Advocati, and collaborator with other international law firms.
Professor at various national and international Universities, Postgraduate Centers, and Business Schools since 1998 (Europaische Recht Academy, ICAS, EOI, UPO, Univ. Sevilla, CAJASOL, Universidad Landivar, UPANA, Univ. Portucalense, American University, etc.).
International consultant since 1999 for the European Commission, IDB, USAID, UNDP, OSCE, and other multilateral organizations and cooperation agencies, providing services in over 40 countries across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
Numerous publications and development of projects for the European Union in the areas of judicial and legal reforms, free trade agreements, competition law, and private sector development.
Languages
Spanish, English & French.
Membership
Seville Bar Association (from 1997 to the present).
Arbitrator at the Court of Arbitration and Mediation of Seville (since 2020).
Member of the International Commission of the Confederation of Business Owners of Andalusia.
Partner of the Interiuris Jurists Association and the Association of Internationalists of Chiapas.
Career
Specialized in Corporate Law, Competition Law, Intellectual and Industrial Property, European and International Law.
Practicing lawyer and member of the Seville Bar Association since 1997.
International legal practice in Brussels (1997-2001), Washington D.C. (2013-14), and Latin America (2009-12 and 2015-19).
Lawyer at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, Bores, Corradini & Puech Abogados, Bores y Cía Abogados, Avrio-Advocati, and collaborator with other international law firms.
Professor at various national and international Universities, Postgraduate Centers, and Business Schools since 1998 (Europaische Recht Academy, ICAS, EOI, UPO, Univ. Sevilla, CAJASOL, Universidad Landivar, UPANA, Univ. Portucalense, American University, etc.).
International consultant since 1999 for the European Commission, IDB, USAID, UNDP, OSCE, and other multilateral organizations and cooperation agencies, providing services in over 40 countries across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
Numerous publications and development of projects for the European Union in the areas of judicial and legal reforms, free trade agreements, competition law, and private sector development.
Education
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.
Javier Gómez
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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.
Membership
Seville Bar Association.
Career
Specialized in Labor Law and Social Security.
Practicing lawyer and member of the Seville Bar Association since 2000.
Head of Labor Law and Social Security at Abbantia Abogados from 2005 to 2020.
Senior Lawyer in the labor department of Montero-Aramburo from June 2021 to February 2022.
Currently responsible for Labor Law and Security at Boleo Legal.
Lecturer in several courses, including the Master’s in Legal Practice at Pablo de Olavide University in Seville and at the Cajasol Institute.
Various publications on labor and social security issues in different magazines (Legal edition of Diario ABC), newsletter publication, participation in conferences and discussions on Labor Law and Social Security as a speaker.
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Seville Bar Association.
Career
Specialized in Labor Law and Social Security.
Practicing lawyer and member of the Seville Bar Association since 2000.
Head of Labor Law and Social Security at Abbantia Abogados from 2005 to 2020.
Senior Lawyer in the labor department of Montero-Aramburo from June 2021 to February 2022.
Currently responsible for Labor Law and Security at Boleo Legal.
Lecturer in several courses, including the Master’s in Legal Practice at Pablo de Olavide University in Seville and at the Cajasol Institute.
Various publications on labor and social security issues in different magazines (Legal edition of Diario ABC), newsletter publication, participation in conferences and discussions on Labor Law and Social Security as a speaker.
Education
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.
España
Mónica Aldana
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Lic Ciencias jurídicas – Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas-UCA. 2021
Membership
Laundering Associate (AMLCA) from FIBA
Career
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.
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Laundering Associate (AMLCA) from FIBA
Career
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.
Education
Lic Ciencias jurídicas – Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas-UCA. 2021
Jennifer Lemus
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Master’s Degree in Business Law – Central American University (UCA).
Lawyer and Notary – Dr. José Matías Delgado University
Membership
El Salvador Bar Association.
Career
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.
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
El Salvador Bar Association.
Career
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.
Education
Master’s Degree in Business Law – Central American University (UCA).
Lawyer and Notary – Dr. José Matías Delgado University
Fernando Menjívar
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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.
Membership
El Salvador Bar Association.
Career
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.
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
El Salvador Bar Association.
Career
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.
Education
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.
Ester Morataya
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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.
Membership
El Salvador Bar Association.
Career
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.
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
El Salvador Bar Association.
Career
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.
Education
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.
Ericka Elías
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Lawyer and Notary – School of Economics and Business (ESEN).
Specialization in Customs Law – Dr. José Matías Delgado University.
Membership
El Salvador Bar Association.
Career
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.
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
El Salvador Bar Association.
Career
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.
Education
Lawyer and Notary – School of Economics and Business (ESEN).
Specialization in Customs Law – Dr. José Matías Delgado University.
Diego Rivera
Languages
Spanish & English
Education
Master’s Degree in International Business Law – Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
Lawyer and Notary – Dr. José Matías Delgado University.
Membership
El Salvador Bar Association.
Career
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.
Languages
Spanish & English
Membership
El Salvador Bar Association.
Career
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.
Education
Master’s Degree in International Business Law – Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
Lawyer and Notary – Dr. José Matías Delgado University.
Daniel Medrano
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Law Degree (Dr. José Matías Delgado University).
Masters Degree in Corporate Law (UCA).
Membership
El Salvador Bar Association.
Career
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.
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
El Salvador Bar Association.
Career
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.
Education
Law Degree (Dr. José Matías Delgado University).
Masters Degree in Corporate Law (UCA).
César Aguilar
Languages
Spanish.
Education
Lawyer – University of El Salvador.
Notary – Authorized by the Supreme Court of Justice.
Executioner of Seizures – Authorized by the Supreme Court of Justice.
Membership
El Salvador Bar Association.
Career
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.
Languages
Spanish.
Membership
El Salvador Bar Association.
Career
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.
Education
Lawyer – University of El Salvador.
Notary – Authorized by the Supreme Court of Justice.
Executioner of Seizures – Authorized by the Supreme Court of Justice.
El Salvador
Marcela De Peña
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Lawyer and Notary, Universidad Rafael Landivar.
Membership
Guatemalan Bar Association (2010).
Career
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.
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Guatemalan Bar Association (2010).
Career
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.
Education
Lawyer and Notary, Universidad Rafael Landivar.
Karin Solórzano
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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)
Membership
Guatemalan Bar Association (2019).
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2024-today).
Associate at Bufelco (2019-2023).
Legal Assistant at Bufelco (2016-2019).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Guatemalan Bar Association (2019).
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2024-today).
Associate at Bufelco (2019-2023).
Legal Assistant at Bufelco (2016-2019).
Education
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)
Gabriel Pallarés
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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”.
Membership
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.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
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.
Career
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).
Education
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”.
Christian Michelangeli
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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).
Membership
Guatemala Bar Association (2012).
Association of Venezuelans in Guatemala (2019).
International Project Management Association (2018).
Career
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)
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Guatemala Bar Association (2012).
Association of Venezuelans in Guatemala (2019).
International Project Management Association (2018).
Career
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)
Education
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).
Guatemala
Valeria Zúniga
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Master of Business Law – UNITEC Magna Cum Laude (2023).
Lawyer, National Autonomous University of Honduras Cum – Laude (2020).
Bachelor of Science and Letters, Instituto Sagrado Corazón (L.H.) (2013).
Membership
Honduran Bar Association.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Honduran Bar Association.
Career
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).
Education
Master of Business Law – UNITEC Magna Cum Laude (2023).
Lawyer, National Autonomous University of Honduras Cum – Laude (2020).
Bachelor of Science and Letters, Instituto Sagrado Corazón (L.H.) (2013).
Ricardo Rosa
Languages
Spanish, English and French.
Education
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).
Membership
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.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish, English and French.
Membership
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.
Career
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).
Education
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).
Kersthy Rivera
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Law Degree, Universidad Católica de Honduras (2001-2005).
Master’s Degree in Business Law, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC) (2008-2010).
Membership
Honduras Bar Association (2006).
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Honduras Bar Association (2006).
Career
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).
Education
Law Degree, Universidad Católica de Honduras (2001-2005).
Master’s Degree in Business Law, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC) (2008-2010).
Julio Eduardo Gom
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Master in Business Law , Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC) (2008-2010).
Law Degree, Universidad Católica de Honduras (UNICAH) (2003-2006).
Membership
Honduras Bar Association (2007).
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Honduras Bar Association (2007).
Career
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).
Education
Master in Business Law , Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC) (2008-2010).
Law Degree, Universidad Católica de Honduras (UNICAH) (2003-2006).
Gabriela Oviedo
Languages
Spanish
Education
Master in Tax Law, Central American Technological University (UNITEC) (In progress).
Law Degree, Universidad Tecnologica de Honduras (UTH) (2017).
Membership
Honduras Bar Association (2018).
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2020-today).
Assistant Attorney at Abogados Corporativos Laborales y Asociados (2011-2020).
Languages
Spanish
Membership
Honduras Bar Association (2018).
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2020-today).
Assistant Attorney at Abogados Corporativos Laborales y Asociados (2011-2020).
Education
Master in Tax Law, Central American Technological University (UNITEC) (In progress).
Law Degree, Universidad Tecnologica de Honduras (UTH) (2017).
Efraín Gutiérrez
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Bachelor of Legal and Social Sciences, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (1980).
Lawyer and Notary Public, Supreme Court (1984).
Membership
Honduras Bar Association.
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Honduras Bar Association.
Career
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).
Education
Bachelor of Legal and Social Sciences, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (1980).
Lawyer and Notary Public, Supreme Court (1984).
Ana Urquía
Languages
Spanish.
Education
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).
Membership
Honduras Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera Honduras (2020-present).
Hondu Inversiones, HI-LAW (2019-present).
Law Firm Torres-Herrera (2012-2019).
Languages
Spanish.
Membership
Honduras Bar Association.
Career
Associate at Sfera Honduras (2020-present).
Hondu Inversiones, HI-LAW (2019-present).
Law Firm Torres-Herrera (2012-2019).
Education
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).
Honduras
Martha Uribe
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
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).
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2021-today).
Partner at Asesor Legal (2016-2021) (MULTICONSULTORES).
Associate t Consortium Legal Nicaragua (2006-2016).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Career
Associate at Sfera Legal (2021-today).
Partner at Asesor Legal (2016-2021) (MULTICONSULTORES).
Associate t Consortium Legal Nicaragua (2006-2016).
Education
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).
Erika Pérez
Languages
Spanish.
Education
University National of Nicaragua (UNAN-MANAGUA) Lawyer (2016-2021)
Career
Lawyer at Sfera Legal (2024-today)
Lawyer, Jarquín García Lawyers (2014-2024)
Legal Assistant, Caldera Solano & Associates 2011-2014)
Languages
Spanish.
Membership
Career
Lawyer at Sfera Legal (2024-today)
Lawyer, Jarquín García Lawyers (2014-2024)
Legal Assistant, Caldera Solano & Associates 2011-2014)
Education
University National of Nicaragua (UNAN-MANAGUA) Lawyer (2016-2021)
Armando Vega
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Master in Cybersecurity Law and Digital Rights, Universidad de Leon (ULE) (2023)
Corporate Law Specialist, Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) (2019)
Bachelor of Laws, Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) (2015)
Career
Associate Attorney, Sfera Legal (2023 – today)
Corporate Attorney, Hugo Technologies (2020-2022)
Corporate Associate, LatinAlliance Nicaragua (2017-2020)
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Career
Associate Attorney, Sfera Legal (2023 – today)
Corporate Attorney, Hugo Technologies (2020-2022)
Corporate Associate, LatinAlliance Nicaragua (2017-2020)
Education
Master in Cybersecurity Law and Digital Rights, Universidad de Leon (ULE) (2023)
Corporate Law Specialist, Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) (2019)
Bachelor of Laws, Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) (2015)
Andrés Cuadra
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
INIDEM Business Law School, Masters in Law (LLM, with Academic Honors, 2013).
Law degree and Notary Public degree, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2011).
Membership
Founding Members of the Nicaraguan Chapter of the International Law Association (NB-ILA).
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
Founding Members of the Nicaraguan Chapter of the International Law Association (NB-ILA).
Career
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).
Education
INIDEM Business Law School, Masters in Law (LLM, with Academic Honors, 2013).
Law degree and Notary Public degree, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2011).
Nicaragua
Rafael E. Cañas
Languages
Spanish & English.
Education
Stanford University (LL.M., 2008).
Yale University (Management Program for Lawyers, 2005).
University of Costa Rica (Juris Doctor, Academic Honors, 1994).
Membership
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)
Career
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).
Languages
Spanish & English.
Membership
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)
Career
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).
Education
Stanford University (LL.M., 2008).
Yale University (Management Program for Lawyers, 2005).
University of Costa Rica (Juris Doctor, Academic Honors, 1994).
USA
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