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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

• Juris Doctor, University of Costa Rica (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

• Juris Doctor, University of Costa Rica (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).
• Juris Doctor, 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).
• Juris Doctor, Universidad de Costa Rica (2015).

Robert C. van der Putten

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Education

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

Reese Langston

Languages

Spanish & English

Education

• GMAP in International Relations and Affairs, The Fletcher School at Tufts University (2010–2012).
• Licentiate in Law (partial), Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2008–2012).
• Licentiate in Latin American Studies, Universidad Nacional (1994–1996).
• BA in Anthropology / Intercultural Studies, Biola University (1989–1992).

Career

• Partner at Sfera Legal (Sep 2025-Present).
• Head of School, Gaia School CR (Feb 2023 – May 2025).
• Real Estate Broker, 2Costa Rica Real Estate (2014 – May 2025).
• Co-Owner, Casa Cecilia (2012 – May 2025).
• Legal Consultant, RCL Consulting LLC (2010 – 2020).
• Real Estate Broker, Coldwell Banker (2005 – 2010).
• Legal Consultant, Pacific Legal / Lindora Law (2003 – 2010).
• Co-Founder, Playas de Nosara Community School (2003 – 2005).
• Administrator, Educación Plus – Part-time (1996 – 2003).
• Paralegal and Translator, Daremblum & Herrera Abogados – Part-time (1995 – 2003).
• Program Assistant, Latin American Studies Program (1994 – 1995).
• Internal Auditor & Private Investigator, Arco Products Company (1993 – 1994).

Languages

Spanish & English

Membership

Career

• Partner at Sfera Legal (Sep 2025-Present).
• Head of School, Gaia School CR (Feb 2023 – May 2025).
• Real Estate Broker, 2Costa Rica Real Estate (2014 – May 2025).
• Co-Owner, Casa Cecilia (2012 – May 2025).
• Legal Consultant, RCL Consulting LLC (2010 – 2020).
• Real Estate Broker, Coldwell Banker (2005 – 2010).
• Legal Consultant, Pacific Legal / Lindora Law (2003 – 2010).
• Co-Founder, Playas de Nosara Community School (2003 – 2005).
• Administrator, Educación Plus – Part-time (1996 – 2003).
• Paralegal and Translator, Daremblum & Herrera Abogados – Part-time (1995 – 2003).
• Program Assistant, Latin American Studies Program (1994 – 1995).
• Internal Auditor & Private Investigator, Arco Products Company (1993 – 1994).

Education

• GMAP in International Relations and Affairs, The Fletcher School at Tufts University (2010–2012).
• Licentiate in Law (partial), Universidad Latina de Costa Rica (2008–2012).
• Licentiate in Latin American Studies, Universidad Nacional (1994–1996).
• BA in Anthropology / Intercultural Studies, Biola University (1989–1992).

Rafael E. Cañas

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Education

• LL.M, Stanford University (2008).
• Management Program for Lawyers, Yale University (2005).
• Juris Doctor, University of Costa Rica (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-present).

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-present).

Education

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

Lauren Rodríguez

Languages

• Spanish

Education

• Bachelor of Laws, Latin University of Costa Rica, 2012
• Specialization in Notarial and Registry Law, Latin University of Costa Rica, 2015

Membership

• COSTA RICA BAR ASSOCIATION, 2013

Career

• Litigation Attorney (2013-2014)
• Legislative Advisor, Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica (2014-2018)
• Attorney and Notary Public, Consortium Legal (2018-2020)
• Notarial Prosecutor, National Directorate of Notaries (2020-2025)

Languages

• Spanish

Membership

• COSTA RICA BAR ASSOCIATION, 2013

Career

• Litigation Attorney (2013-2014)
• Legislative Advisor, Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica (2014-2018)
• Attorney and Notary Public, Consortium Legal (2018-2020)
• Notarial Prosecutor, National Directorate of Notaries (2020-2025)

Education

• Bachelor of Laws, Latin University of Costa Rica, 2012
• Specialization in Notarial and Registry Law, Latin University of Costa Rica, 2015

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.
• Member of the Costa Rican Bar Commission on Uniform Commercial Law in International Transactions.
• National Notary Directorate

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.
• Member of the Costa Rican Bar Commission on Uniform Commercial Law in International Transactions.
• National Notary Directorate

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 Leiva

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Education

• Juris Doctor (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

• Juris Doctor (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, Universidad de 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, Universidad de 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, Universidad de 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, Universidad de 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, Universidad de 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, Universidad de Costa Rica (Honor Thesis, 2023).

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

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), University of Costa Rica (2014)
• Course in General Theory of Commercial Contracting, University of Costa Rica (2018)
• Course on “Modern Typical and Atypical Commercial Contracts in Costa Rica and
• Comparative Law,” University of Costa Rica (2018)
• Course in Telecommunications Law, University of Costa Rica (2012)

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

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.

Career

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

Education

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), University of Costa Rica (2014)
• Course in General Theory of Commercial Contracting, University of Costa Rica (2018)
• Course on “Modern Typical and Atypical Commercial Contracts in Costa Rica and
• Comparative Law,” University of Costa Rica (2018)
• Course in Telecommunications Law, University of Costa Rica (2012)

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).
• Legal Studies, Tulane University, New Orleans, USA (1987).

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.
• 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.
• 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).
• Legal Studies, Tulane University, New Orleans, USA (1987).

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, Universidad de 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, Universidad de 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, USA (2018).
• Postgraduate Degree in Notarial Law, Universidad La Salle (Cum Laude 2013).
• J.D., Juris Doctor, Universidad de Costa Rica (Honors Thesis 2012).
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Universidad de Costa Rica (2011).

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, USA (2018).
• Postgraduate Degree in Notarial Law, Universidad La Salle (Cum Laude 2013).
• J.D., Juris Doctor, Universidad de Costa Rica (Honors Thesis 2012).
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) Universidad de Costa Rica (2011).

Ana Lucía Montoya

Languages

• Spanish

Education

• Law Degree, Universidad Fidélitas (2021)
• Certified Mediator and Conciliator, Costa Rican Bar Association (2016)

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Career

• Corporate and Commercial Lawyer at Securitas Costa Rica (2021–2025).
• Legal Assistant at Securitas Costa Rica (2021–2022).
• Legal Assistant at Walmart Mexico and Central America (2016–2020).

Languages

• Spanish

Membership

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Career

• Corporate and Commercial Lawyer at Securitas Costa Rica (2021–2025).
• Legal Assistant at Securitas Costa Rica (2021–2022).
• Legal Assistant at Walmart Mexico and Central America (2016–2020).

Education

• Law Degree, Universidad Fidélitas (2021)
• Certified Mediator and Conciliator, Costa Rican Bar Association (2016)

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

Rafael E. Cañas

Languages

• Spanish & English.

Education

• LL.M, Stanford University (2008).
• Management Program for Lawyers, Yale University (2005).
• Juris Doctor, University of Costa Rica (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-present).

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-present).

Education

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

USA

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

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).

Mónica Aldana

Languages

• Spanish and English.

Education

• International University of Valencia, Spain – Master’s in Digital Law and Cybersecurity (in progress, expected completion 2027).
• Technological University of El Salvador – Postgraduate Program in Digital Law and New Technologies (2025).
• EUDE Business School, Spain – Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) (2024).
• EUDE Business School, Spain – Master’s in Financial Risk Management (2024).
• Florida International University, Miami, FL – Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (AMLCA), FIBA (2021).
• Central American University José Simeón Cañas (UCA) – Postgraduate Program in Finance (2021).
• Central American University José Simeón Cañas (UCA) – Postgraduate Program in Administrative Sanctioning Law (2021).
• Central American University José Simeón Cañas (UCA), El Salvador – Bachelor of Legal Sciences (2020).

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador.
• Financial and International Business Association (FIBA) – Certified Compliance Officer.
• World Compliance Association.

Career

• Legal and Compliance Manager – ESTOY Miami (Sept 2025 – Present).
• Legal and Compliance Manager – Pagadito El Salvador (Feb 2025 – Aug 2025).
• Sfera Legal – Compliance Attorney (Independent Professional Services) (2023 – Present).
• Compliance Officer – USAID/PACT (2022 – 2025).
• Compliance Officer – Seguros Comédica (2022).
• Compliance Officer – Global Developers (2021 – 2022).
• Compliance Officer – GOP (2020 – 2021).
• Director, Electoral Oversight Board – Supreme Electoral Tribunal (2017 – 2020).

Languages

• Spanish and English.

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador.
• Financial and International Business Association (FIBA) – Certified Compliance Officer.
• World Compliance Association.

Career

• Legal and Compliance Manager – ESTOY Miami (Sept 2025 – Present).
• Legal and Compliance Manager – Pagadito El Salvador (Feb 2025 – Aug 2025).
• Sfera Legal – Compliance Attorney (Independent Professional Services) (2023 – Present).
• Compliance Officer – USAID/PACT (2022 – 2025).
• Compliance Officer – Seguros Comédica (2022).
• Compliance Officer – Global Developers (2021 – 2022).
• Compliance Officer – GOP (2020 – 2021).
• Director, Electoral Oversight Board – Supreme Electoral Tribunal (2017 – 2020).

Education

• International University of Valencia, Spain – Master’s in Digital Law and Cybersecurity (in progress, expected completion 2027).
• Technological University of El Salvador – Postgraduate Program in Digital Law and New Technologies (2025).
• EUDE Business School, Spain – Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) (2024).
• EUDE Business School, Spain – Master’s in Financial Risk Management (2024).
• Florida International University, Miami, FL – Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (AMLCA), FIBA (2021).
• Central American University José Simeón Cañas (UCA) – Postgraduate Program in Finance (2021).
• Central American University José Simeón Cañas (UCA) – Postgraduate Program in Administrative Sanctioning Law (2021).
• Central American University José Simeón Cañas (UCA), El Salvador – Bachelor of Legal Sciences (2020).

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).

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

No hay contenido.

Sarai Comandari

Languages

• Spanish and English.

Education

• Certificate in “Anti-Money Laundering,” Financial & International Business Association (FIBA-2025)
• University of Buenos Aires (UBA), Argentina. Master’s in administrative law and public administration (graduated-2025)
• Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain. Master’s in Continuing Education in Fundamental Rights (2024)
• Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas, Bachelor’s in Legal Sciences (2022)

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador
• Lecturer at Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas

Career

• Legal Associate, Aguilar Castillo Love (February 2025)
• Constitutional Chamber, Supreme Court of Justice (2021-2024)

Languages

• Spanish and English.

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador
• Lecturer at Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas

Career

• Legal Associate, Aguilar Castillo Love (February 2025)
• Constitutional Chamber, Supreme Court of Justice (2021-2024)

Education

• Certificate in “Anti-Money Laundering,” Financial & International Business Association (FIBA-2025)
• University of Buenos Aires (UBA), Argentina. Master’s in administrative law and public administration (graduated-2025)
• Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain. Master’s in Continuing Education in Fundamental Rights (2024)
• Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas, Bachelor’s in Legal Sciences (2022)

Mónica Aldana

Languages

• Spanish and English

Education

• International University of Valencia, Spain – Master’s in Digital Law and Cybersecurity (in progress, expected completion 2027).
• Technological University of El Salvador – Postgraduate Program in Digital Law and New Technologies (2025).
• EUDE Business School, Spain – Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) (2024).
• EUDE Business School, Spain – Master’s in Financial Risk Management (2024).
• Florida International University, Miami, FL – Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (AMLCA), FIBA (2021).
• Central American University José Simeón Cañas (UCA) – Postgraduate Program in Finance (2021).
• Central American University José Simeón Cañas (UCA) – Postgraduate Program in Administrative Sanctioning Law (2021).
• Central American University José Simeón Cañas (UCA), El Salvador – Bachelor of Legal Sciences (2020).

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador.
• Financial and International Business Association (FIBA) – Certified Compliance Officer.
• World Compliance Association.

Career

• Legal and Compliance Manager – ESTOY Miami (Sept 2025 – Present).
• Legal and Compliance Manager – Pagadito El Salvador (Feb 2025 – Aug 2025).
• Sfera Legal – Compliance Attorney (Independent Professional Services) (2023 – Present).
• Compliance Officer – USAID/PACT (2022 – 2025).
• Compliance Officer – Seguros Comédica (2022).
• Compliance Officer – Global Developers (2021 – 2022).
• Compliance Officer – GOP (2020 – 2021).
• Director, Electoral Oversight Board – Supreme Electoral Tribunal (2017 – 2020).

Languages

• Spanish and English

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador.
• Financial and International Business Association (FIBA) – Certified Compliance Officer.
• World Compliance Association.

Career

• Legal and Compliance Manager – ESTOY Miami (Sept 2025 – Present).
• Legal and Compliance Manager – Pagadito El Salvador (Feb 2025 – Aug 2025).
• Sfera Legal – Compliance Attorney (Independent Professional Services) (2023 – Present).
• Compliance Officer – USAID/PACT (2022 – 2025).
• Compliance Officer – Seguros Comédica (2022).
• Compliance Officer – Global Developers (2021 – 2022).
• Compliance Officer – GOP (2020 – 2021).
• Director, Electoral Oversight Board – Supreme Electoral Tribunal (2017 – 2020).

Education

• International University of Valencia, Spain – Master’s in Digital Law and Cybersecurity (in progress, expected completion 2027).
• Technological University of El Salvador – Postgraduate Program in Digital Law and New Technologies (2025).
• EUDE Business School, Spain – Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) (2024).
• EUDE Business School, Spain – Master’s in Financial Risk Management (2024).
• Florida International University, Miami, FL – Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (AMLCA), FIBA (2021).
• Central American University José Simeón Cañas (UCA) – Postgraduate Program in Finance (2021).
• Central American University José Simeón Cañas (UCA) – Postgraduate Program in Administrative Sanctioning Law (2021).
• Central American University José Simeón Cañas (UCA), El Salvador – Bachelor of Legal Sciences (2020).

Jennifer Lemus

Languages

• Spanish and English

Education

• José Simeón Cañas Central American University, El Salvador, Postgraduate Degree in Finance (2016)
• José Simeón Cañas Central American University, El Salvador, Master’s Degree in Business Law (2015)
• Dr. José Matías Delgado University, El Salvador, Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Sciences (2009)

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador
• Notary Section of the Supreme Court of Justice

Career

• Partner, Sfera Legal (2023 – Present)
• Partner, Medrano & Partners (2019-2023)
• Head of Legal Affairs for Central America, Grupo ADOC (2014 – 2019)
• Associate Attorney, Corporate Department, Romero Pineda & Asociados (2013 – 2014)
• In-House Counsel, Banco Industrial El Salvador, S.A. (2011 – 2013)
• Paralegal, Vice Presidency, Romero Pineda & Asociados (2007 – 2011)
• Paralegal, Notarial Department, Lexincorp (2007)

Languages

• Spanish and English

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador
• Notary Section of the Supreme Court of Justice

Career

• Partner, Sfera Legal (2023 – Present)
• Partner, Medrano & Partners (2019-2023)
• Head of Legal Affairs for Central America, Grupo ADOC (2014 – 2019)
• Associate Attorney, Corporate Department, Romero Pineda & Asociados (2013 – 2014)
• In-House Counsel, Banco Industrial El Salvador, S.A. (2011 – 2013)
• Paralegal, Vice Presidency, Romero Pineda & Asociados (2007 – 2011)
• Paralegal, Notarial Department, Lexincorp (2007)

Education

• José Simeón Cañas Central American University, El Salvador, Postgraduate Degree in Finance (2016)
• José Simeón Cañas Central American University, El Salvador, Master’s Degree in Business Law (2015)
• Dr. José Matías Delgado University, El Salvador, Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Sciences (2009)

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) (last cycle). – 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) (last cycle). – 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 and English

Education

• Miranda Corporation – Degree in Labor Law: Wages and Compensation (2025)
• School of Advanced Applied Business Studies, Degree in Accounting (2024)
• Online Business School (OBS), in partnership with the University of Barcelona – Master’s Degree in International Business Law (2024)
• Dr. José Matías Delgado University, El Salvador, Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Sciences (2021)

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador
• Notary Section of the Supreme Court of Justice

Career

• Associate Attorney Sfera Legal (2023–present)
• Associate Attorney Medrano & Partners (2020-2023)

Languages

• Spanish and English

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador
• Notary Section of the Supreme Court of Justice

Career

• Associate Attorney Sfera Legal (2023–present)
• Associate Attorney Medrano & Partners (2020-2023)

Education

• Miranda Corporation – Degree in Labor Law: Wages and Compensation (2025)
• School of Advanced Applied Business Studies, Degree in Accounting (2024)
• Online Business School (OBS), in partnership with the University of Barcelona – Master’s Degree in International Business Law (2024)
• Dr. José Matías Delgado University, El Salvador, Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Sciences (2021)

Ester Morataya

Languages

• Spanish and English

Education

• José Simeón Cañas Central American University, El Salvador, Postgraduate Degree in Finance (2022)
• OBS Business School in partnership with the Autonomous University of Barcelona – Master’s Degree in International Business Law. (2021)
• Dr. José Matías Delgado University, El Salvador, Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Sciences (2018)

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador
• Notary Section of the Supreme Court of Justice

Career

• Associate Attorney, Sfera Legal (2024 – Present)
• Associate Attorney, Olistica Business Partners (2018 – 2024)
• Legal Assistant, Consumer Protection Agency of El Salvador (2017)

Languages

• Spanish and English

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador
• Notary Section of the Supreme Court of Justice

Career

• Associate Attorney, Sfera Legal (2024 – Present)
• Associate Attorney, Olistica Business Partners (2018 – 2024)
• Legal Assistant, Consumer Protection Agency of El Salvador (2017)

Education

• José Simeón Cañas Central American University, El Salvador, Postgraduate Degree in Finance (2022)
• OBS Business School in partnership with the Autonomous University of Barcelona – Master’s Degree in International Business Law. (2021)
• Dr. José Matías Delgado University, El Salvador, Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Sciences (2018)

Diego Rivera

Languages

• Spanish & English

Education

•School of Advanced Applied Business Studies, Degree in Accounting for Non-Accountants (2024)
•Technological University of El Salvador, Postgraduate Degree in Civil and Commercial Procedural Law (2023)
•Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, LLM in International Business Law (2020)
•Dr. José Matías Delgado University, El Salvador, Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Sciences (2017)

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador
• Notary Section of the Supreme Court of Justice

Career

•Associate Attorney Sfera Legal (2023–present)
•Associate Attorney Medrano & Partners (2023)
•Associate Attorney Consortium Legal (2020–2023)
•Attorney, Cámara Penal, Supreme Court of Justice (2015–2020)
•Legal Asistant, Nassar Abogados (2014–2015)

Languages

• Spanish & English

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador
• Notary Section of the Supreme Court of Justice

Career

•Associate Attorney Sfera Legal (2023–present)
•Associate Attorney Medrano & Partners (2023)
•Associate Attorney Consortium Legal (2020–2023)
•Attorney, Cámara Penal, Supreme Court of Justice (2015–2020)
•Legal Asistant, Nassar Abogados (2014–2015)

Education

•School of Advanced Applied Business Studies, Degree in Accounting for Non-Accountants (2024)
•Technological University of El Salvador, Postgraduate Degree in Civil and Commercial Procedural Law (2023)
•Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, LLM in International Business Law (2020)
•Dr. José Matías Delgado University, El Salvador, Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Sciences (2017)

Daniel Medrano

Languages

• Spanish and English.

Education

• Dr. José Matías Delgado University, El Salvador – Postgraduate Degree in Procedural Law (2017)
• ISEADE-FEPADE – Postgraduate Degree in Law, Economics, and Business (2016)
• José Simeón Cañas Central American University – Postgraduate Degree in Finance (2015)
• José Simeón Cañas Central American University – Master’s Degree in Corporate Law (2013)
• Dr. José Matías Delgado University, El Salvador – Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Sciences (2009)

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador
• Notary Section of the Supreme Court of Justice
• Ibero-American Arbitration Club
• Young Arbitrators El Salvador
• University Professor at Dr. José Matías Delgado University

Career

• Partner, Sfera Legal (2023–present)
• Partner, Medrano & Partners (2015–2023)
• Partner, Bonuslex (2009–2015)

Languages

• Spanish and English.

Membership

• Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador
• Notary Section of the Supreme Court of Justice
• Ibero-American Arbitration Club
• Young Arbitrators El Salvador
• University Professor at Dr. José Matías Delgado University

Career

• Partner, Sfera Legal (2023–present)
• Partner, Medrano & Partners (2015–2023)
• Partner, Bonuslex (2009–2015)

Education

• Dr. José Matías Delgado University, El Salvador – Postgraduate Degree in Procedural Law (2017)
• ISEADE-FEPADE – Postgraduate Degree in Law, Economics, and Business (2016)
• José Simeón Cañas Central American University – Postgraduate Degree in Finance (2015)
• José Simeón Cañas Central American University – Master’s Degree in Corporate Law (2013)
• Dr. José Matías Delgado University, El Salvador – Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Sciences (2009)

El Salvador

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.

Luis del Olmo

Languages

Spanish and English

Education

University of Seville – Faculty of Law

Membership

Seville Bar Association – Member No. 12709
Data Protection Officer

Career

Associate Attorney, Sfera Legal (2025–present)
Director, Litigation Department, ABBANTIA LAW FIRM (2024)
INTUITA ABOGADOS (2022–2024)
Own Law Practice (2012–2022)
Adjunct, Civil Law Department, University of Seville

Languages

Spanish and English

Membership

Seville Bar Association – Member No. 12709
Data Protection Officer

Career

Associate Attorney, Sfera Legal (2025–present)
Director, Litigation Department, ABBANTIA LAW FIRM (2024)
INTUITA ABOGADOS (2022–2024)
Own Law Practice (2012–2022)
Adjunct, Civil Law Department, University of Seville

Education

University of Seville – Faculty of Law

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

Tiago de Matos Fernandes

Languages

• Portuguese, Spanish, English and French

Education

• International Program for Development Evaluation Training, Carleton University/The World Bank (2009)
• Master’s Degree in African Studies and Development, ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon (2005)
• Post-graduate Degree in European Studies (European Union Law), University of Lisbon School of Law (1999)
• Law Degree, University of Lisbon School of Law (1997)

Membership

• Portuguese Bar Association (since 2000)

Career

• Partner at Sfera Legal, Portugal (since 2026)
• Partner at Matos Fernandes & Associados (2002-2025)
• Associate (2000-2002) and Trainee Lawyer (1998-2000) at Correia Afonso, Archer & Associados
• President of the Advisory Board (2020-2024) and President of the Board of Directors (2015-2017) at TESE
• President of the General Assembly at TECNOPLANO (since 2007)
• Lecturer at the Portuguese Catholic University (Lisbon and Oporto), and trainer on European Union contractual and financial procedures at the European Commission (Brussels) and the Portuguese National Institute of Public Administration
• International consultant for the World Bank, the European Union, the Inter-American Development Bank, the International Organization for Migration and OECD
(among several other multilateral organizations, private foundations and cooperation agencies), having provided services in over 50 countries across Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, in the fields of international public procurement, institutional development, WASH sector regulation, third sector funding, digital transformation of the public sector and regularization and integration of migrants (since 2004)
• Practice areas: Corporate Law and Labor Law (Private and Public); Administrative Law, Public Procurement (National and International) and European Union Law; Immigration Law

Languages

• Portuguese, Spanish, English and French

Membership

• Portuguese Bar Association (since 2000)

Career

• Partner at Sfera Legal, Portugal (since 2026)
• Partner at Matos Fernandes & Associados (2002-2025)
• Associate (2000-2002) and Trainee Lawyer (1998-2000) at Correia Afonso, Archer & Associados
• President of the Advisory Board (2020-2024) and President of the Board of Directors (2015-2017) at TESE
• President of the General Assembly at TECNOPLANO (since 2007)
• Lecturer at the Portuguese Catholic University (Lisbon and Oporto), and trainer on European Union contractual and financial procedures at the European Commission (Brussels) and the Portuguese National Institute of Public Administration
• International consultant for the World Bank, the European Union, the Inter-American Development Bank, the International Organization for Migration and OECD
(among several other multilateral organizations, private foundations and cooperation agencies), having provided services in over 50 countries across Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, in the fields of international public procurement, institutional development, WASH sector regulation, third sector funding, digital transformation of the public sector and regularization and integration of migrants (since 2004)
• Practice areas: Corporate Law and Labor Law (Private and Public); Administrative Law, Public Procurement (National and International) and European Union Law; Immigration Law

Education

• International Program for Development Evaluation Training, Carleton University/The World Bank (2009)
• Master’s Degree in African Studies and Development, ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon (2005)
• Post-graduate Degree in European Studies (European Union Law), University of Lisbon School of Law (1999)
• Law Degree, University of Lisbon School of Law (1997)

Teresa Maria Luís

Languages

• Portuguese and English.

Education

• Post-Graduate Degree in Procedural Law, Portuguese Catholic University (2004).
• Law Degree, University of Lisbon, Portugal (1996)

Membership

• Member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

Career

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Partner (2026-today).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Managing Partner (2011-2025).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Partner (2008-2011).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Associate Lawyer (2004-2008).
• Practice areas: Family Law and Successions, Divisions and Inventories, Immigration and Nationality Law, Revision and Confirmation of Foreign Court Sentences and Real Estate Law

Languages

• Portuguese and English.

Membership

• Member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

Career

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Partner (2026-today).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Managing Partner (2011-2025).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Partner (2008-2011).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Associate Lawyer (2004-2008).
• Practice areas: Family Law and Successions, Divisions and Inventories, Immigration and Nationality Law, Revision and Confirmation of Foreign Court Sentences and Real Estate Law

Education

• Post-Graduate Degree in Procedural Law, Portuguese Catholic University (2004).
• Law Degree, University of Lisbon, Portugal (1996)

Sandra Duque

Languages

• Portuguese and English.

Education

• Law Degree, Lusíada University, Portugal (2002)

Membership

• Member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

Career

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Lawyer (2026-today).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Partner (2011-2025).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Associate Lawyer (2004-2011).
• MVA, Portugal. Trainee Lawyer (2002-2004).
• Practice areas: Civil Law and Litigation.

Languages

• Portuguese and English.

Membership

• Member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

Career

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Lawyer (2026-today).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Partner (2011-2025).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Associate Lawyer (2004-2011).
• MVA, Portugal. Trainee Lawyer (2002-2004).
• Practice areas: Civil Law and Litigation.

Education

• Law Degree, Lusíada University, Portugal (2002)

Nuno de Abranches Namora

Languages

• Portuguese and English.

Education

• Post-Graduate Degree in Administrative Law, Portuguese Catholic University (2003).
• Law Degree, University of Lisbon, Portugal (1997).
• MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional (2004).

Membership

• Member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

Career

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Partner (2026-today).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Partner (2002-2025).
• MVA, Portugal. Lawyer (1997-2002).
• Trainer at the Portuguese Bar Association.
• Juror at the Portuguese Bar Association.
• Professor at IESC (Instituto de Estudos Superiores de Contabilidade), Portugal.
• Practice areas: Corporate Law, Labor Law, Tax Litigation and Arbitration, Immigration and Nationality Law, Administrative Law and Data Protection.

Languages

• Portuguese and English.

Membership

• Member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

Career

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Partner (2026-today).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Partner (2002-2025).
• MVA, Portugal. Lawyer (1997-2002).
• Trainer at the Portuguese Bar Association.
• Juror at the Portuguese Bar Association.
• Professor at IESC (Instituto de Estudos Superiores de Contabilidade), Portugal.
• Practice areas: Corporate Law, Labor Law, Tax Litigation and Arbitration, Immigration and Nationality Law, Administrative Law and Data Protection.

Education

• Post-Graduate Degree in Administrative Law, Portuguese Catholic University (2003).
• Law Degree, University of Lisbon, Portugal (1997).
• MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional (2004).

Catarina Franco Lopes

Languages

• Portuguese, English and Spanish

Education

• Pedagogical Training for Trainers, B-Training Consulting – Lisbon (2019)
• Post-Graduate Degree in Public Procurement, Portuguese Catholic University, Faculty of Law – Lisbon (2010)
• Law Degree, Lisbon University College of Law – Lisbon (2003)

Membership

• Portuguese Bar Association (2005)

Career

• Lawyer at Sfera Legal, Portugal (since 2026)
• Associate (2007-2025) and Partner (2025) at Matos Fernandes & Associados
• Managing Partner at Cortez Fonseca, Franco Lopes & Associados (2006-2007)
• Lawyer at Carneiro Pacheco & Cortez Fonseca (2005-2006)
• Trainee Lawyer at Carneiro Pacheco & Cortez Fonseca (2003-2005)
• Practice Areas: Civil Law, Labor Law and Litigation; Public Procurement, Administrative Law and Public Employment; Immigration Law

Languages

• Portuguese, English and Spanish

Membership

• Portuguese Bar Association (2005)

Career

• Lawyer at Sfera Legal, Portugal (since 2026)
• Associate (2007-2025) and Partner (2025) at Matos Fernandes & Associados
• Managing Partner at Cortez Fonseca, Franco Lopes & Associados (2006-2007)
• Lawyer at Carneiro Pacheco & Cortez Fonseca (2005-2006)
• Trainee Lawyer at Carneiro Pacheco & Cortez Fonseca (2003-2005)
• Practice Areas: Civil Law, Labor Law and Litigation; Public Procurement, Administrative Law and Public Employment; Immigration Law

Education

• Pedagogical Training for Trainers, B-Training Consulting – Lisbon (2019)
• Post-Graduate Degree in Public Procurement, Portuguese Catholic University, Faculty of Law – Lisbon (2010)
• Law Degree, Lisbon University College of Law – Lisbon (2003)

Ana Rita Nunes de Oliveira

Languages

• Portuguese and English.

Education

• Post-Graduate Degree in Intellectual Property Law, University of Lisbon/Portuguese Association of Intellectual Property Law (2023).
• Master’s Degree in Corporate Law, Portuguese Catholic University (2017).
• Law Degree, Portuguese Catholic University (2015).

Membership

• Member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

Career

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Lawyer (2026-today).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Associate Lawyer (2018-2025).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Trainee Lawyer (2016-2018).
• Practice areas: Corporate Law, Litigation and Immigration Law.

Languages

• Portuguese and English.

Membership

• Member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

Career

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Lawyer (2026-today).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Associate Lawyer (2018-2025).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Trainee Lawyer (2016-2018).
• Practice areas: Corporate Law, Litigation and Immigration Law.

Education

• Post-Graduate Degree in Intellectual Property Law, University of Lisbon/Portuguese Association of Intellectual Property Law (2023).
• Master’s Degree in Corporate Law, Portuguese Catholic University (2017).
• Law Degree, Portuguese Catholic University (2015).

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