Business and techn0logy-focused boutique LegalPlus stands out for its niche strength in venture capital transactions, with an excellent record of advising clients ranging from family offices to investment funds and venture capital firms on equity financing rounds. The team also assists with M&A, corporate restructurings and corporate governance matters, and has an active practice focused on the acquisition of aircraft and marine vessels. Alvaro Hurtado, a specialist in local and international venture capital transactions, leads the team alongside associates Juan Andrés Campos and Pamela Rodas (both of whom are also skilled in advising start-ups and tech companies) and US-based of counsel Mauricio Duarte.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'This practice has a unique expertise in venture capital and technology-related transactions.'
  • 'This team is extremely strong on cross-border corporate transactions with a Central American aspect and has experience in venture capital financing transactions that is likely unparalleled in the region. Of particular note in this regard are Alvaro Hurtado.'

Key clients

  • Maspor Marine
  • Grupo WOL
  • Vana
  • Ibex
  • Osigu
  • Pacifiko.com
  • Hybrico
  • Cognits
  • Valentina
  • Kingo
  • Ortus America/Hydro Systems/Acueductos de Centro América
  • Mode Aviation
  • Sierra Capital
  • Kingnet
  • Core Code
  • Paggo Technologies
  • Ingredion
  • GEA Capital
  • Dock.tech
  • Cubo Pago
  • Dito Banx
  • Titon IDEAS
  • Casa Médica

Work highlights

  • Advised on and coordinated the series B equity financing round of Hybrico Energy Technologies, with new investors, for an amount of $20m.
  • Advised on, coordinated and led the series A-3 extension equity financing round of Osigu, with a lead investor and secondary investors, for an amount of $15m.
  • Advised Hybrico Energy Technologies on its corporate and tax restructuring.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alvaro Hurtado, Mauricio Duarte, Pamela Rodas, Juan Andrés Campos