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Tatiana Marín

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Education

• Law Degree, 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).
• Lawyer 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).
• Lawyer 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

• Law Degree, 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

• Law Degree, Universidad de Costa Rica (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

• Law Degree, Universidad de Costa Rica (2009).

Roberto Castillo

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Education

• Notary Public, La Salle University (2022).
• JD equivalent, Universidad de Costa Rica (2015).

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Career

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

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Career

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

Education

• Notary Public, La Salle University (2022).
• JD equivalent, Universidad de Costa Rica (2015).

Robert C. van der Putten

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Education

• Juris Doctor, Universidad Internacional de las Americas (Academic Honors, 1995).
• Juris Doctor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (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

• Juris Doctor, Universidad Internacional de las Americas (Academic Honors, 1995).
• Juris Doctor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (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 Association of International Law.
• Costa Rican–American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM Costa Rica).
• International Commission of Jurists.
• International Who’s Who of Professionals.

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-Present).
• Official Translator and Interpreter, appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1993).

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.
• Costa Rican Association of International Law.
• Costa Rican–American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM Costa Rica).
• International Commission of Jurists.
• International Who’s Who of Professionals.

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-Present).
• 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

• Law Degree with emphasis on Environmental Law, University of Costa Rica (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

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

• Law Degree, Universidad de Costa Rica, Honor thesis “Spin-off of mercantile entities” (Escisión de sociedades mercantiles) (2019).
• Notary Public, Universidad La Salle.

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.
• Uniform Commercial Law in International Transactions Commission Member at Costa Rica Bar Association.
• National Directorate of Notaries.

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.
• National Directorate of Notaries.

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

• Law Degree, Universidad de Costa Rica, Honor thesis “Spin-off of mercantile entities” (Escisión de sociedades mercantiles) (2019).
• Notary Public, Universidad La Salle.

José Schroeder

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Education

• Law Degree (Graduación de Honor, 1994).
• Bachelor’s Degree, Universidad de Costa Rica (Graduación de Honor, 1992).

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

• Law Degree (Graduación de Honor, 1994).
• Bachelor’s Degree, Universidad de Costa Rica (Graduación de Honor, 1992).

José Pablo González

Languages

• Spanish & 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).
• 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 & 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).
• 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, Santiago, Chile (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, Santiago, Chile (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).
• Law Degree, emphasis on telecomunicactions and electronic commerce, Uniiversidad de Costa Rica (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).
• Law Degree, emphasis on telecomunicactions and electronic commerce, Uniiversidad de Costa Rica (2018).

Jaime Jiménez

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Education

• Notary Public degree, Universidad de La Salle (Academic Honors, 2012).
• Law degree, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (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

• Notary Public degree, Universidad de La Salle (Academic Honors, 2012).
• Law degree, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (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

• Master’s in Corporate Legal Advisory, Complutense University of Madrid (2025).
• 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

• Master’s in Corporate Legal Advisory, Complutense University of Madrid (2025).
• 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 Attorney, Litigation Department, Criminal Law Division at Sfera Legal (2023–present).
• Associate Attorney, Criminal Law Department, Central Law (2019–2023).
• Paralegal, Criminal Law Department at Central Law (2014-2019).
• Paralegal at Castro Garnier & Asociados (2013).
• Paralegal, Criminal Law Department at Central Law (2012-2013).

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Career

• Associate Attorney, Litigation Department, Criminal Law Division at Sfera Legal (2023–present).
• Associate Attorney, Criminal Law Department, Central Law (2019–2023).
• Paralegal, Criminal Law Department at Central Law (2014-2019).
• Paralegal at Castro Garnier & Asociados (2013).
• Paralegal, Criminal Law Department at Central Law (2012-2013).

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

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

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2009).
• Licentiate Degree in Journalism, Universidad San Judas Tadeo (in progress).
• Licentiate in Law with an Emphasis in Judicial Training, Universidad de Costa Rica, Honor Thesis Distinction (2016).
• Master’s Degree in Labor Law, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (in progress).

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2009).
• Licentiate Degree in Journalism, Universidad San Judas Tadeo (in progress).
• Licentiate in Law with an Emphasis in Judicial Training, Universidad de Costa Rica, Honor Thesis Distinction (2016).
• Master’s Degree in Labor Law, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (in progress).

Eric Scharf

Languages

• Spanish, English and Hebrew.

Education

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

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 CAFTA.
• 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, and 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 and Director of Foro Interreligioso de Costa Rica.

Career

• CINDE, Costa Rica: Comptroller of the Board of Directors (2015-2018), Chairman of the Board of Directors (2019-20024), Director (2024-today).
• PROCOMER, Costa Rica: Member of the Board of Directors (2010-2014).
• Sfera Legal, 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.
• Professor at LEAD University and Universidad de Costa Rica.
• Private Property Registry, San José, Costa Rica, ExPresident of the Board.
• Feinzaig, Scharf & van der Putten, Costa Rica. Attorney and Founding Partner (2000-2012).
• Brown & Wood LLP, New York. Foreign Associate (1999-2000).
• Facio & Cañas Law Firm, 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 CAFTA.
• 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, and 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 and Director of Foro Interreligioso de Costa Rica.

Career

• CINDE, Costa Rica: Comptroller of the Board of Directors (2015-2018), Chairman of the Board of Directors (2019-20024), Director (2024-today).
• PROCOMER, Costa Rica: Member of the Board of Directors (2010-2014).
• Sfera Legal, 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.
• Professor at LEAD University and Universidad de Costa Rica.
• Private Property Registry, San José, Costa Rica, ExPresident of the Board.
• Feinzaig, Scharf & van der Putten, Costa Rica. Attorney and Founding Partner (2000-2012).
• Brown & Wood LLP, New York. Foreign Associate (1999-2000).
• Facio & Cañas Law Firm, Costa Rica. Associate Attorney (1994-2000).

Education

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

Daniela Solano

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Education

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) with an Emphasis in Forensic Sciences, Universidad de Costa Rica Honor Thesis, Summa Cum Laude. (2023).
• Specialization in Notarial and Registry Law, Universidad Fidélitas (2025).
• Master’s Degree in Criminal Law, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (2025).

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Career

• Associate en Sfera Legal (2024- present).
• 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- present).
• Paralegal at Sfera Legal (2022-2023).
• Paralegal at Lara Legal Corp (2021-2022).
• Paralegal at Zurcher, Odio & Raven (2017).

Education

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) with an Emphasis in Forensic Sciences, Universidad de Costa Rica Honor Thesis, Summa Cum Laude. (2023).
• Specialization in Notarial and Registry Law, Universidad Fidélitas (2025).
• Master’s Degree in Criminal Law, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (2025).

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

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

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Career

• Associate at Sfera Legal (2022-Present).
• 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-Present).
• 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

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

Carlos Cisneros

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Education

• Universidad Escuela Libre Derecho (2012).
• Notary Public Specialty, Universidad Escuela Libre Derecho (2015).

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Career

• Associate at Sfera Legal (2025- present).
• Lawyer at Lizano Pacheco (2014-2024).

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Career

• Associate at Sfera Legal (2025- present).
• Lawyer at Lizano Pacheco (2014-2024).

Education

• Universidad Escuela Libre Derecho (2012).
• Notary Public Specialty, Universidad Escuela Libre Derecho (2015).

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 Probatus, 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.
– 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.
– 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 Probatus, 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 Public-Private Partnerships, Lead University (2024).
• Specialization in Public Law and State Advocacy, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (2022).
• Masters in Business Law, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (2017-2018).
• Juris Doctor, with a Specialization in Notarial and Registry Law, 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 Public-Private Partnerships, Lead University (2024).
• Specialization in Public Law and State Advocacy, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (2022).
• Masters in Business Law, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (2017-2018).
• Juris Doctor, with a Specialization in Notarial and Registry Law, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (2013)

Alexander Coto

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Education

• Law Degree, University of Costa Rica (Honor Degree – 2006)
• Specialist in Notarial and Registry Law, University of Costa Rica (Honor Degree – 2009)
• Official Master’s Degree in Business Law, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2015)

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Career

• Associate at Sfera Legal (2025–present)
• Senior Associate at Consortium Legal (2017–2025)
• Senior Associate at Batalla • Salto Luna Abogados (2016–2017)
• Senior Associate at Asesores Fiscales Corporativos (2012–2016)
• Associate at Bufete Lara, López, Matamoros, Rodríguez y Tinoco (2006–2012)
• Legal Assistant at Bufete Salas & Uribe (2006)

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Career

• Associate at Sfera Legal (2025–present)
• Senior Associate at Consortium Legal (2017–2025)
• Senior Associate at Batalla • Salto Luna Abogados (2016–2017)
• Senior Associate at Asesores Fiscales Corporativos (2012–2016)
• Associate at Bufete Lara, López, Matamoros, Rodríguez y Tinoco (2006–2012)
• Legal Assistant at Bufete Salas & Uribe (2006)

Education

• Law Degree, University of Costa Rica (Honor Degree – 2006)
• Specialist in Notarial and Registry Law, University of Costa Rica (Honor Degree – 2009)
• Official Master’s Degree in Business Law, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2015)

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).
• Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC), Accounting Technician (2025).

Membership

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

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.
• National Directorate of Notary Affairs.

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).
• Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC), Accounting Technician (2025).

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 Business Law, with a focus on Labor and Criminal Law.
• Practicing attorney and member of the Seville Bar Association since 2000.
• Legal Counsel at Compañía Meridional de Gestión y Servicios.
• Legal Counsel at Esqué y Baños Consultores, serving as Director of the Legal Department.
• Attorney at Iuris Sevilla Law Firm.

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Membership

• Seville Bar Association.

Career

• Specialized in Business Law, with a focus on Labor and Criminal Law.
• Practicing attorney and member of the Seville Bar Association since 2000.
• Legal Counsel at Compañía Meridional de Gestión y Servicios.
• Legal Counsel at Esqué y Baños Consultores, serving as Director of the Legal Department.
• Attorney at Iuris Sevilla Law Firm.

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

• He practiced his profession within the group of companies led by Nuvaria Global, where he held the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for over fifteen years, with responsibilities in corporate administration and finance.
• Deputy to the Executive Management, he contributed to the development of the group’s internal operational model.
• He has extensive experience in strategic planning, organizational structuring, and the implementation of management and control systems, as well as in mergers and acquisitions, investment and financing projects, and internationalization programs, leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Since 2023, he has worked as a consultant, applying his expertise to small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) projects, primarily in the areas of business strategy and organizational structure, management systems and procedures, and investment and financing.

Languages

• Spanish, English & Italian.

Membership

Career

• He practiced his profession within the group of companies led by Nuvaria Global, where he held the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for over fifteen years, with responsibilities in corporate administration and finance.
• Deputy to the Executive Management, he contributed to the development of the group’s internal operational model.
• He has extensive experience in strategic planning, organizational structuring, and the implementation of management and control systems, as well as in mergers and acquisitions, investment and financing projects, and internationalization programs, leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Since 2023, he has worked as a consultant, applying his expertise to small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) projects, primarily in the areas of business strategy and organizational structure, management systems and procedures, and investment and financing.

Education

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

José Enrique Díaz Buzón

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., (2011-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., (2011-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

• Master’s Degree in Business Management and Financial Risk Management, European School of Business & Management (EUDE), Madrid, Spain (2024).
• Law Degree, Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas- UCA (2021).

Membership

• Anti-Money 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

• Anti-Money 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

• Master’s Degree in Business Management and Financial Risk Management, European School of Business & Management (EUDE), Madrid, Spain (2024).
• Law Degree, 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, Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado.

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, Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado.

Ivonne Rodríguez

Languages

• Spanish

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad de El Salvador (UES), 2013.
• Master’s in Corporate Law, Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador (UEES).
• Completed various study programs in: Notarial Law, Banking-Financial Law, Electronic Law, Administrative Procedures, and Money Laundering Prevention.
• Diplomas in: Business Legal Counseling, Civil and Commercial Procedural Law, and Consumer Rights Protection.  

Membership

• Authorized lawyer by the Supreme Court of Justice.  

Career

• Legal Manager, Grupo Corporativo Bukele.
• Legal Advisor, Banco Industrial El Salvador.
• Judicial Recovery Lawyer, Despacho Hernández Portillo.
• Legal Collaborator, Banco de América Central.
• Legal Assistant, Corporación Internacional de Asesores Legales y Financieros.
• Legal Intern, Dirección General de Impuestos Internos, Ministry of Finance.  

Languages

• Spanish

Membership

• Authorized lawyer by the Supreme Court of Justice.  

Career

• Legal Manager, Grupo Corporativo Bukele.
• Legal Advisor, Banco Industrial El Salvador.
• Judicial Recovery Lawyer, Despacho Hernández Portillo.
• Legal Collaborator, Banco de América Central.
• Legal Assistant, Corporación Internacional de Asesores Legales y Financieros.
• Legal Intern, Dirección General de Impuestos Internos, Ministry of Finance.  

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Universidad de El Salvador (UES), 2013.
• Master’s in Corporate Law, Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador (UEES).
• Completed various study programs in: Notarial Law, Banking-Financial Law, Electronic Law, Administrative Procedures, and Money Laundering Prevention.
• Diplomas in: Business Legal Counseling, Civil and Commercial Procedural Law, and Consumer Rights Protection.  

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, Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas.
• Master in International Business Law, Online Business School (OBS) in partnership with the University of Barcelona.
• Lawyer and Notary, Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado.

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, Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas.
• Master in International Business Law, Online Business School (OBS) in partnership with the University of Barcelona.
• Lawyer and Notary, Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado.

Ericka Elías

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Education

• Attorney and Notary, Escuela Superior de Economía y Negocios (ESEN), El Salvador.
• Diploma in Technical Customs Operations, Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado, El Salvador.
• Executive Program Diploma in International Taxation, Leiden University, Netherlands.
• Advanced Professional Certification in International Taxation (APCIT), IBFD, Netherlands.

Membership

• El Salvador Bar Association.

Career

• Ericka is an attorney with over 13 years of experience specializing in international tax law, corporate tax structuring, and tax risk management.
• She spent more than half of her professional career at two of the Big Four accounting firms in El Salvador and Panama, advising government agencies, multinational corporations, and local companies on tax planning, double taxation treaties, tax audits, transfer pricing, and international restructurings.
• She later served as Regional Tax Manager for a multinational telecommunications company, where she led the group’s tax risk management strategy across jurisdictions in Latin America, Europe, and Africa.

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Membership

• El Salvador Bar Association.

Career

• Ericka is an attorney with over 13 years of experience specializing in international tax law, corporate tax structuring, and tax risk management.
• She spent more than half of her professional career at two of the Big Four accounting firms in El Salvador and Panama, advising government agencies, multinational corporations, and local companies on tax planning, double taxation treaties, tax audits, transfer pricing, and international restructurings.
• She later served as Regional Tax Manager for a multinational telecommunications company, where she led the group’s tax risk management strategy across jurisdictions in Latin America, Europe, and Africa.

Education

• Attorney and Notary, Escuela Superior de Economía y Negocios (ESEN), El Salvador.
• Diploma in Technical Customs Operations, Universidad Dr. José Matías Delgado, El Salvador.
• Executive Program Diploma in International Taxation, Leiden University, Netherlands.
• Advanced Professional Certification in International Taxation (APCIT), IBFD, Netherlands.

Diego Rivera

Languages

• Spanish & English

Education

• Master’s Degree in International Business Law – Pontificia Universidad Católica de 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 – Pontificia Universidad Católica de 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).

El Salvador

Marcela De Peña

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Education

• Licentiate in Legal and Social Sciences; Attorney and Notary
Rafael Landívar University, Guatemala (2010)

Membership

• Guatemalan Bar Association (2010).

Career

• Associate, Sfera Legal (2023–Present).
• Founding Partner, LegalPal (2010–2023).
• General Manager and Head of Legal Affairs, Creative Licensing Promotions (2012–2022).
• External Legal Counsel, Integrum (2012–2016).
• Legal Advisor, Municipal Development Institute (Instituto de Fomento Municipal) (2011–2012).
• Prosecutor – Litigation and Judicial Representation Unit, Municipal Development Institute (2010–2011).
• Executive Assistant, Department of Criminal Investigations, Public Prosecutor’s Office (2005–2008).

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Membership

• Guatemalan Bar Association (2010).

Career

• Associate, Sfera Legal (2023–Present).
• Founding Partner, LegalPal (2010–2023).
• General Manager and Head of Legal Affairs, Creative Licensing Promotions (2012–2022).
• External Legal Counsel, Integrum (2012–2016).
• Legal Advisor, Municipal Development Institute (Instituto de Fomento Municipal) (2011–2012).
• Prosecutor – Litigation and Judicial Representation Unit, Municipal Development Institute (2010–2011).
• Executive Assistant, Department of Criminal Investigations, Public Prosecutor’s Office (2005–2008).

Education

• Licentiate in Legal and Social Sciences; Attorney and Notary
Rafael Landívar University, Guatemala (2010)

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 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.
• 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 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.
• 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 Finance, Universidad Francisco Marroquín.
• Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Tulane University (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 Finance, Universidad Francisco Marroquín.
• Certificate in Entrepreneurship, Tulane University (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, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana UNITEC (Magna Cum Laude, 2023).
• Lawyer, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH) (Cum Laude, 2020).
• Diploma in Pedagogical Training for Higher Education, Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán (UPNFM) (2025).

Membership

• Honduran Bar Association.

Career

• Associate Attorney, Sfera Legal (March 2023 – Present).
• Corporate Lawyer, Cedeño & Méndez Law Firm (October 2022 – February 2023).
• Independent Attorney (September 2021 – September 2022).
• Intern, Administrative Litigation Court (February 2019 – March 2019).

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Membership

• Honduran Bar Association.

Career

• Associate Attorney, Sfera Legal (March 2023 – Present).
• Corporate Lawyer, Cedeño & Méndez Law Firm (October 2022 – February 2023).
• Independent Attorney (September 2021 – September 2022).
• Intern, Administrative Litigation Court (February 2019 – March 2019).

Education

• Master of Business Law, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana UNITEC (Magna Cum Laude, 2023).
• Lawyer, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH) (Cum Laude, 2020).
• Diploma in Pedagogical Training for Higher Education, Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán (UPNFM) (2025).

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 (2024).
• 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 (2024).
• 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 & English.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Business Law, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (2025).
• Master’s Degree in Maritime Law and Port Management, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (2021).
• Law Degree, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (2014).

Membership

• Secretary, Conciliation and Arbitration Center of the Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce.
• Honduran Bar Association.

Career

• Partner, Sfera Honduras (2020–Present).
• Associate, Hondu Inversiones HI-LAW (2019–2020).
• Associate, Torres-Herrera Law Firm (2012–2019).

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Membership

• Secretary, Conciliation and Arbitration Center of the Tegucigalpa Chamber of Commerce.
• Honduran Bar Association.

Career

• Partner, Sfera Honduras (2020–Present).
• Associate, Hondu Inversiones HI-LAW (2019–2020).
• Associate, Torres-Herrera Law Firm (2012–2019).

Education

• Master’s Degree in Business Law, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (2025).
• Master’s Degree in Maritime Law and Port Management, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (2021).
• Law Degree, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (2014).

Alejandro Martínez

Languages

• Spanish and English.

Education

• Master’s in Business Law, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (2024-Present).
• Lawyer with Magna Cum Laude honors, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (2023).

Membership

• Honduras Bar Association.

Career

• Junior Associate at Sfera Legal (2024-Present).
• Legal Intern at Civil Court of the Department of Francisco Morazán (2023).
• Ad-Honorem Scribe at Civil Court of the Department of Francisco Morazán (2022-2023).

Languages

• Spanish and English.

Membership

• Honduras Bar Association.

Career

• Junior Associate at Sfera Legal (2024-Present).
• Legal Intern at Civil Court of the Department of Francisco Morazán (2023).
• Ad-Honorem Scribe at Civil Court of the Department of Francisco Morazán (2022-2023).

Education

• Master’s in Business Law, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (2024-Present).
• Lawyer with Magna Cum Laude honors, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (2023).

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

• Law Degree, Universidad Nacional de Nicaragua (UNAN-MANAGUA), (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

• Law Degree, Universidad Nacional de Nicaragua (UNAN-MANAGUA), (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 Nicaragüense, 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 Nicaragüense, 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 Association of International Law.
• Costa Rican–American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM Costa Rica).
• International Commission of Jurists.
• International Who’s Who of Professionals.

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-Present).
• Official Translator and Interpreter, appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1993).

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.
• Costa Rican Association of International Law.
• Costa Rican–American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM Costa Rica).
• International Commission of Jurists.
• International Who’s Who of Professionals.

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-Present).
• 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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