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Tatiana Marín

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• Law Degree, Universidad de Costa Rica, (Honorary Graduation 2023).
• Notary Public Specialty, Universidad Fidélitas (2024).

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• Law Degree, Universidad de Costa Rica, (Honorary Graduation 2023).
• Notary Public Specialty, Universidad Fidélitas (2024).

Sebastián Ayala

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• Juris Doctor, University of Costa Rica (Honor thesis, 2022).

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.
• Costa Rican Young Arbitrators.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.
• Costa Rican Young Arbitrators.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• Juris Doctor, University of Costa Rica (Honor thesis, 2022).

Sebastián Alvarado

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.
• Costa Rican Immigration Commission.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.
• Costa Rican Immigration Commission.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

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

Roberto Castillo

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

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

Robert C. van der Putten

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.
• International Trademark Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.
• International Trademark Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

Spanish & English

Habilitações

• 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).

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

Spanish & English

Afiliações

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• 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.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• 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.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

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

Marilyn Carvajal

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

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

Luis Jeancarlo Angulo

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

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

Luis Guillermo Alfaro

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association (2019).

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association (2019).

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• Specialization in Agrarian and Environmental Law, Universidad de Costa Rica, (Honor Mention, 2023).
• Judiciary Training Program (FIAJ), Escuela Judicial del Poder Judicial de Costa Rica, (2020-2021).
• Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho (Juris Doctor Equivalent) (2019).

Karlo Suñol

Idiomas

• Spanish, English & French.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish, English & French.

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

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

José Pablo González

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

• 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.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• 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.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• Notary Public degree, La Salle University (2021).
• Law Degree, emphasis on telecomunicactions and electronic commerce, Uniiversidad de Costa Rica (2018).

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• Notary Public degree, La Salle University (2021).
• Law Degree, emphasis on telecomunicactions and electronic commerce, Uniiversidad de Costa Rica (2018).

Jaime Jiménez

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

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

Ismene Arroyo

Idiomas

• Spanish, English and French.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• 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).

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish, English and French.

Afiliações

• 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).

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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)

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association (2021).

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association (2021).

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.
• Boston University Alumni Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.
• Boston University Alumni Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• Law Degree, Universidad de Costa Rica (Honor Thesis, 2023).

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

• Law Degree, Universidad de Costa Rica (Honor Thesis, 2023).

Eric Scharf

Idiomas

• Spanish, English and Hebrew.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

• 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.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish, English and Hebrew.

Afiliações

• 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.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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)

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

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

Andrés Montejo

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish, English & Italian.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

• 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).

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish, English & Italian.

Afiliações

• 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).

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

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

Amanda Porras

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

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

Alonso Miranda

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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)

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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)

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Costa Rican Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

• 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.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• 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.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• 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.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• 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.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

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

USA

Martha Uribe

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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).

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish.

Habilitações

• Law Degree, Universidad Nacional de Nicaragua (UNAN-MANAGUA), (2016-2021).

Percurso profissional

• Lawyer at Sfera Legal (2024-today).
• Lawyer, Jarquín García Lawyers (2014-2024).
• Legal Assistant, Caldera Solano & Associates (2011-2014).

Idiomas

• Spanish.

Afiliações

Percurso profissional

• Lawyer at Sfera Legal (2024-today).
• Lawyer, Jarquín García Lawyers (2014-2024).
• Legal Assistant, Caldera Solano & Associates (2011-2014).

Habilitações

• Law Degree, Universidad Nacional de Nicaragua (UNAN-MANAGUA), (2016-2021).

Armando Vega

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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).

Percurso profissional

• Associate Attorney, Sfera Legal (2023 – today)
• Corporate Attorney, Hugo Technologies (2020-2022)
• Corporate Associate, LatinAlliance Nicaragua (2017-2020)

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

Percurso profissional

• Associate Attorney, Sfera Legal (2023 – today)
• Corporate Attorney, Hugo Technologies (2020-2022)
• Corporate Associate, LatinAlliance Nicaragua (2017-2020)

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish, English and French.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

• 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.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish, English and French.

Afiliações

• 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.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

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

Kersthy Rivera

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Honduras Bar Association (2006).

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Honduras Bar Association (2006).

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

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

Julio Eduardo Gom

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Honduras Bar Association (2007).

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Honduras Bar Association (2007).

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

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

Gabriela Oviedo

Idiomas

• Spanish.

Habilitações

• Master in Tax Law, Central American Technological University UNITEC (2024).
• Law Degree, Universidad Tecnologica de Honduras UTH (2017).

Afiliações

• Honduras Bar Association (2018).

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish.

Afiliações

• Honduras Bar Association (2018).

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

• Master in Tax Law, Central American Technological University UNITEC (2024).
• Law Degree, Universidad Tecnologica de Honduras UTH (2017).

Ana Urquía

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish and English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Honduras Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish and English.

Afiliações

• Honduras Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

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

Honduras

Juan Pablo Ortiz

Idiomas

• Español e Inglés.

Habilitações

• Universidad Rafael Landívar. Licenciado en Ciencias Jurídicas. Abogado y Notario. 1997.
• Universidad Carlos III. Madrid. Magister en Derecho Europeo e Internacional.1998.
• Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. Doctor en Derecho. Summa Cum Laude. 2005.

Afiliações

• Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala. 1997 – hoy
• Miembro de la Federación Fiscal Internacional -IFA- 2020 – hoy

Percurso profissional

• AD Sosa y Soto (2017 a 2025)
• Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (2010 a 2017) Especialista en Fortalecimiento Fiscal y Municipal
• Carrillo & Asociados (2007 – 2010) Abogado Asociado
Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria (2006 – 2007). Secretario General
• Royal Dutch Shell (2001 – 2006). Gerente Delegado de Impuestos para el Centroamérica y el Caribe
• PricewaterhouseCoopers Guatemala (1992 – 2001). Gerente del Área Impuestos y Legal (último puesto)
• Bufete Ortiz Moscoso & Asociados. Guatemala. (1989 – 1992). Asistente Legal

Idiomas

• Español e Inglés.

Afiliações

• Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala. 1997 – hoy
• Miembro de la Federación Fiscal Internacional -IFA- 2020 – hoy

Percurso profissional

• AD Sosa y Soto (2017 a 2025)
• Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (2010 a 2017) Especialista en Fortalecimiento Fiscal y Municipal
• Carrillo & Asociados (2007 – 2010) Abogado Asociado
Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria (2006 – 2007). Secretario General
• Royal Dutch Shell (2001 – 2006). Gerente Delegado de Impuestos para el Centroamérica y el Caribe
• PricewaterhouseCoopers Guatemala (1992 – 2001). Gerente del Área Impuestos y Legal (último puesto)
• Bufete Ortiz Moscoso & Asociados. Guatemala. (1989 – 1992). Asistente Legal

Habilitações

• Universidad Rafael Landívar. Licenciado en Ciencias Jurídicas. Abogado y Notario. 1997.
• Universidad Carlos III. Madrid. Magister en Derecho Europeo e Internacional.1998.
• Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona. Doctor en Derecho. Summa Cum Laude. 2005.

Guatemala

Sarai Comandari

Idiomas

• Spanish and English.

Habilitações

• 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)

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish and English.

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Anti-Money Laundering Associate (AMLCA) from FIBA.

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Anti-Money Laundering Associate (AMLCA) from FIBA.

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

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

MÓNICA ALDANA

Idiomas

• Spanish and English.

Habilitações

• 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).

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Idiomas

• Spanish and English.

Afiliações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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).

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• El Salvador Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• El Salvador Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

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

Ivonne Rodríguez

Idiomas

• Spanish

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• Authorized lawyer by the Supreme Court of Justice.  

Percurso profissional

• 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.  

Idiomas

• Spanish

Afiliações

• Authorized lawyer by the Supreme Court of Justice.  

Percurso profissional

• 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.  

Habilitações

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

Fernando Menjívar

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• El Salvador Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• El Salvador Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

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

Ester Morataya

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• El Salvador Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• El Salvador Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

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

Diego Rivera

Idiomas

• Spanish & English

Habilitações

• Master’s Degree in International Business Law – Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
• Lawyer and Notary – Dr. José Matías Delgado University.

Afiliações

• El Salvador Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English

Afiliações

• El Salvador Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

• Master’s Degree in International Business Law – Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
• Lawyer and Notary – Dr. José Matías Delgado University.

Daniel Medrano

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

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

Afiliações

• El Salvador Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• El Salvador Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

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

Habilitações

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

El Salvador

Rubén Darío López

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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.

Afiliações

• Seville Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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.

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Seville Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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.

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish, English & Italian.

Habilitações

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

Percurso profissional

• 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.

Idiomas

• Spanish, English & Italian.

Afiliações

Percurso profissional

• 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.

Habilitações

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

José Enrique Díaz Buzón

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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.

Afiliações

• Seville Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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.)

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Seville Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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.)

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish, English & French.

Habilitações

• 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.

Afiliações

• 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.

Percurso profissional

• 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.

Idiomas

• Spanish, English & French.

Afiliações

• 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.

Percurso profissional

• 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.

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Habilitações

• 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.

Afiliações

• Seville Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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.

Idiomas

• Spanish & English.

Afiliações

• Seville Bar Association.

Percurso profissional

• 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.

Habilitações

• 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

Idiomas

• Português, Espanhol, Inglês e Francês

Habilitações

• Programa Internacional para a Formação em Avaliação do Desenvolvimento, Carleton University/Banco Mundial (2009)
• Mestrado em Estudos Africanos e Desenvolvimento, ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (2005)
• Pós-Graduação em Estudos Europeus (Direito da União Europeia), Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa (1999)
• Licenciatura em Direito, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa (1997)

Afiliações

• Ordem dos Advogados Portugueses (desde 2000)

Percurso profissional

• Sócio da Sfera Legal, Portugal (desde 2026)
• Sócio da Matos Fernandes & Associados (2002-2025)
• Advogado Associado (2000-2002) e Advogado Estagiário (1998-2000) na Correia Afonso, Archer & Associados
• Presidente do Conselho Consultivo (2020-2024) e Presidente da Direção (2015-2017) da TESE
• Presidente da Assembleia Geral da TECNOPLANO (desde 2007)
• Docente na Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Lisboa e Porto), e formador em procedimentos contratuais e financeiros da União Europeia na Comissão Europeia (Bruxelas) e no Instituto Nacional de Administração
• Consultor internacional para o Banco Mundial, União Europeia, Banco Interamericano de Desenvolvimento, Organização Internacional para as Migrações e OCDE (entre várias outras organizações multilaterais, fundações privadas e agências de cooperação), tendo prestado serviços em mais de 50 países na Europa, América Latina e Caraíbas, África, Sudeste Asiático e Pacífico, no domínio da contratação pública internacional, do desenvolvimento institucional, da regulação do setor WASH, do financiamento do terceiro sector, da transformação digital do sector público e da regularização e integração de migrantes (desde 2004)
• Áreas de prática: Direito Societário e Direito do Trabalho (Privado e Público); Direito Administrativo, Contratação Pública (Nacional e Internacional) e Direito da União Europeia; Direito da Imigração

Idiomas

• Português, Espanhol, Inglês e Francês

Afiliações

• Ordem dos Advogados Portugueses (desde 2000)

Percurso profissional

• Sócio da Sfera Legal, Portugal (desde 2026)
• Sócio da Matos Fernandes & Associados (2002-2025)
• Advogado Associado (2000-2002) e Advogado Estagiário (1998-2000) na Correia Afonso, Archer & Associados
• Presidente do Conselho Consultivo (2020-2024) e Presidente da Direção (2015-2017) da TESE
• Presidente da Assembleia Geral da TECNOPLANO (desde 2007)
• Docente na Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Lisboa e Porto), e formador em procedimentos contratuais e financeiros da União Europeia na Comissão Europeia (Bruxelas) e no Instituto Nacional de Administração
• Consultor internacional para o Banco Mundial, União Europeia, Banco Interamericano de Desenvolvimento, Organização Internacional para as Migrações e OCDE (entre várias outras organizações multilaterais, fundações privadas e agências de cooperação), tendo prestado serviços em mais de 50 países na Europa, América Latina e Caraíbas, África, Sudeste Asiático e Pacífico, no domínio da contratação pública internacional, do desenvolvimento institucional, da regulação do setor WASH, do financiamento do terceiro sector, da transformação digital do sector público e da regularização e integração de migrantes (desde 2004)
• Áreas de prática: Direito Societário e Direito do Trabalho (Privado e Público); Direito Administrativo, Contratação Pública (Nacional e Internacional) e Direito da União Europeia; Direito da Imigração

Habilitações

• Programa Internacional para a Formação em Avaliação do Desenvolvimento, Carleton University/Banco Mundial (2009)
• Mestrado em Estudos Africanos e Desenvolvimento, ISCTE – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (2005)
• Pós-Graduação em Estudos Europeus (Direito da União Europeia), Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa (1999)
• Licenciatura em Direito, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa (1997)

Teresa Maria Luís

Idiomas

• Português e Inglês.

Habilitações

• Pós-Graduação em Práticas Processuais Forenses pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2004).
• Licenciatura em Direito pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa (1996).

Afiliações

• Membro da Ordem dos Advogados de Portugal.

Percurso profissional

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Sócia (2026-presente).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Sócia Administradora (2011-2025).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Sócia (2008-2011).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Advogada (2004-2008).
• Áreas de prática Direito da Família, Sucessões, Partilhas e Inventários, Direito dos Estrangeiros e da Nacionalidade, Revisão e Confirmação de Sentenças Estrangeiras e Direito Imobiliário

Idiomas

• Português e Inglês.

Afiliações

• Membro da Ordem dos Advogados de Portugal.

Percurso profissional

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Sócia (2026-presente).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Sócia Administradora (2011-2025).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Sócia (2008-2011).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Advogada (2004-2008).
• Áreas de prática Direito da Família, Sucessões, Partilhas e Inventários, Direito dos Estrangeiros e da Nacionalidade, Revisão e Confirmação de Sentenças Estrangeiras e Direito Imobiliário

Habilitações

• Pós-Graduação em Práticas Processuais Forenses pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2004).
• Licenciatura em Direito pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa (1996).

Sandra Duque

Idiomas

• Português e Inglês.

Habilitações

• Licenciatura em Direito pela Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa (2002).

Afiliações

• Membro da Ordem dos Advogados de Portugal.

Percurso profissional

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Advogada (2026-presente).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Sócia (2011-2025).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Advogada (2004-2011).
• MVA, Portugal. Advogada-estagiária (2002-2004).
• Áreas de prática: Direito Civil e Contencioso Civil

Idiomas

• Português e Inglês.

Afiliações

• Membro da Ordem dos Advogados de Portugal.

Percurso profissional

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Advogada (2026-presente).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Sócia (2011-2025).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Advogada (2004-2011).
• MVA, Portugal. Advogada-estagiária (2002-2004).
• Áreas de prática: Direito Civil e Contencioso Civil

Habilitações

• Licenciatura em Direito pela Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa (2002).

Nuno de Abranches Namora

Idiomas

• Português e Inglês.

Habilitações

• Pós-Graduação em Contencioso Administrativo pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2003).
• Licenciatura em Direito pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa (1997).
• MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional (2004).

Afiliações

• Membro da Ordem dos Advogados de Portugal.

Percurso profissional

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Sócio (2026-presente).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Sócio (2002-2025).
• MVA, Portugal. Advogado (1997-2002).
• Formador na Ordem dos Advogados de Portugal.
• Júri na Ordem dos Advogados de Portugal.
• Professor no IESC (Instituto de Estudos Superiores de Contabilidade), Portugal.
• Áreas de prática: Direito Societário, Direito do Trabalho, Contencioso Tributário e Arbitragem Tributária, Direito de Estrangeiros e da Nacionalidade, Direito Administrativo, Proteção de Dados.

Idiomas

• Português e Inglês.

Afiliações

• Membro da Ordem dos Advogados de Portugal.

Percurso profissional

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Sócio (2026-presente).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Sócio (2002-2025).
• MVA, Portugal. Advogado (1997-2002).
• Formador na Ordem dos Advogados de Portugal.
• Júri na Ordem dos Advogados de Portugal.
• Professor no IESC (Instituto de Estudos Superiores de Contabilidade), Portugal.
• Áreas de prática: Direito Societário, Direito do Trabalho, Contencioso Tributário e Arbitragem Tributária, Direito de Estrangeiros e da Nacionalidade, Direito Administrativo, Proteção de Dados.

Habilitações

• Pós-Graduação em Contencioso Administrativo pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2003).
• Licenciatura em Direito pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa (1997).
• MCP – Microsoft Certified Professional (2004).

Catarina Franco Lopes

Idiomas

• Português, Inglês e Espanhol

Habilitações

• Formação Pedagógica Inicial de Formadores, B-Training Consulting – Lisboa (2019)
• Pós-Graduação em Contratação Pública, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Lisboa (2010)
• Licenciatura em Direito, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa (2003)

Afiliações

• Ordem dos Advogados Portugueses (2005)

Percurso profissional

• Advogada na Sfera Legal, Portugal (desde 2026)
• Advogada Associada (2007-2025) e Sócia (2025) na Matos Fernandes & Associados
• Sócia Administradora na Cortez Fonseca, Franco Lopes & Associados (2006-2007)
• Advogada no Escritório Carneiro Pacheco & Cortez Fonseca (2005-2006)
• Advogada Estagiária no Escritório Carneiro Pacheco & Cortez Fonseca (2003-2005)
• Áreas de prática: Direito Civil, Direito do Trabalho e Contencioso; Contratação Pública, Direito Administrativo e Emprego Público; Direito de Imigração

Idiomas

• Português, Inglês e Espanhol

Afiliações

• Ordem dos Advogados Portugueses (2005)

Percurso profissional

• Advogada na Sfera Legal, Portugal (desde 2026)
• Advogada Associada (2007-2025) e Sócia (2025) na Matos Fernandes & Associados
• Sócia Administradora na Cortez Fonseca, Franco Lopes & Associados (2006-2007)
• Advogada no Escritório Carneiro Pacheco & Cortez Fonseca (2005-2006)
• Advogada Estagiária no Escritório Carneiro Pacheco & Cortez Fonseca (2003-2005)
• Áreas de prática: Direito Civil, Direito do Trabalho e Contencioso; Contratação Pública, Direito Administrativo e Emprego Público; Direito de Imigração

Habilitações

• Formação Pedagógica Inicial de Formadores, B-Training Consulting – Lisboa (2019)
• Pós-Graduação em Contratação Pública, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Lisboa (2010)
• Licenciatura em Direito, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa (2003)

Ana Rita Nunes de Oliveira

Idiomas

• Português e Inglês.

Habilitações

• Pós-Graduação em Direito Intelectual, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa/Associação Portuguesa de Direito Intelectual (2023).
• Mestrado em Direito Empresarial, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisboa (2017).
• Licenciatura em Direito, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisboa (2015).

Afiliações

• Membro da Ordem dos Advogados de Portugal.

Percurso profissional

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Advogada (2026-presente).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Advogada (2018-2025).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Advogada-estagiária (2016-2018).
• Áreas de prática: Direito das Empresas, Contencioso e Direito de Imigração.

Idiomas

• Português e Inglês.

Afiliações

• Membro da Ordem dos Advogados de Portugal.

Percurso profissional

• Sfera Legal, Portugal. Advogada (2026-presente).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Advogada (2018-2025).
• Abranches Advogados, Portugal. Advogada-estagiária (2016-2018).
• Áreas de prática: Direito das Empresas, Contencioso e Direito de Imigração.

Habilitações

• Pós-Graduação em Direito Intelectual, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa/Associação Portuguesa de Direito Intelectual (2023).
• Mestrado em Direito Empresarial, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisboa (2017).
• Licenciatura em Direito, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisboa (2015).

Portugal

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