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Regional Managing Partner · Arias

Costa RicaBanking & Finance, InsuranceSpanish, English, Portuguese

About

Regional Managing Partner at Arias with about 20 years' experience advising on complex transactions, acquisitions, financing and regulatory matters across regulated industries including energy, infrastructure, telecommunications and real estate. Admitted to practice in Costa Rica and New York, he holds a law degree from Universidad de Costa Rica and an LL.M. from Georgetown University (Fulbright Scholar).

Practice areas

Banking & FinanceInsuranceCorporate / M&AEnergy & Natural ResourcesInfrastructure & ProjectsReal EstateTechnology, Media & TelecommunicationsRegulatory

Office

Expertise

Energy & infrastructure (power project financing, solar PV, wind)Telecommunications (competitive carriers, licensing, infrastructure, market entry)Project and acquisition financeRegulatory counsel and government relationsTransactions involving multilateral financial institutionsMinority shareholders' rightsReal estate transactions

Education

  • Juris Doctor (equivalent) — Universidad de Costa Rica
  • LL.M., Common Law Studies — Georgetown University Law Center (Fulbright Scholar)

Admissions

  • New York, United States (authorized as a practicing Attorney)
  • Costa Rica (authorized as a practicing Attorney and Notary Public)

Languages

SpanishEnglishPortuguese