The corporate practice at COLBS Estudio Legal draws on the experience of its team to advise national and multinational corporates across such sectors as pharmaceuticals, hospitality, fintech, construction and chemicals on day-to-day matters and expansion into the Costa Rican marketplace. Sebastián Jiménez leads the team, bringing expertise t0 such matters as company incorporation, joint venture agreements, sale and leaseback transactions, the design of corporate structures and the free trade zone regime. Other figures of note include Edwin Rojas, a seasoned litigator who specialises in breaches of commercial agreements, civil liability, administrative law conflicts and real estate issues, and associate María Teresa Urpí Sevilla, who, in addition to the corporate arena, manages matters in the tax and banking and finance areas.
Testimonials
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‘We only maintain a relationship with COLBS in Costa Rica. Our relationship is harmonious. When we require consultations, the entire team helps us resolve our concerns.'
- ‘In general, both the lawyers and administrative staff of the firm are diligent and attentive to taking the calls we make with our queries. Their special quality is their willingness to always resolve our queries. Sebastián Jiménez and María Teresa Urpí are extraordinary professionals, who are always attentive.'
Key clients
- D Local
- Hotel y Club Punta Leona
Work highlights
- Advising Hotel Cedrela on commercial transactions and agreements for the administration of the hotel and its restaurant.
- Advised Hotel y Club Punta Leona on establishing contractual foundations for the country's cinematic residency, "Residencia Cinematográfica Lapa Roja”, an initiative that aims to create original short films addressing environmental rescue and conservation across different regions of the country.