Central American powerhouse Consortium Legal continues to be regarded as a market leader, representing an enviable array of regional and international banks with a presence in Costa Rica in local and multi-jurisdictional transactions. The firm’s broad banking and finance offering spans retail banking, corporate finance, project finance (particularly in the energy, real estate and hospitality sectors), capital markets matters, financial regulation and banking-related M&A. Regional banking and finance head Mario Quesada Bianchini, a go-to figure for cross-border financing and M&A in the banking sector, and regulatory and securities specialist David Arturo Campos oversee the seven-partner-strong team. Regulatory expert Randall Barquero (who also directs the regional fintech practice) and Oscar Sandoval head the corporate banking team, Andrés Chamberlain leads the retail banking division, and Alejandro Vásquez Rodríguez steers the stock market practice. Susana Raventós and Mónica Arias, who were promoted to partner in April 2025, are also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Short response times. Excellent collaboration. Quality of associates.'
‘Randall Barquero stand out for his efficiency in delivering the legal documents and commercial knowledge of the industry/sector.’
'I have worked with Mario Quesada and Randall Barquero for many years, and their experience and knowledge really make them stand out from other competitors. They are approachable and reliable, always willing to provide advice as requested.'
Key clients
- Total Finco
- Trical Group
- CAO Marketing
- US Pharmacy
- Muscle Points
- Costa Canna Farms
- MUCAP
- Sociedad Rentacar Centroamericana
- Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior
- Scotiabank Costa Rica
- Bancolombia
- Citibank Costa Rica
Work highlights
Advised The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) on its agreement to transfer its operations in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama to Banco Davivienda of Colombia (Davivienda).
Lawyers
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Practice head
Mario Quesada Bianchini; Randall Barquero; Andrés Chamberlain; Alejandro Vásquez Rodríguez; David Arturo Campos; Oscar Sandoval