The ‘outstanding’ corporate team at regional firm Aguilar Castillo Love is commended for its ability to advise leading multinationals on complex, high-value M&A deals in Costa Rica and throughout Central America, with a strong track record of working alongside international firms on cross-border transactions. Demonstrating strength across the food and beverages, tech, financial services, chemicals, manufacturing and, most notably, life sciences and healthcare sectors, the team also frequently assists with joint ventures, corporate reorganisations, spin-offs and the launch of new operations in the local market. Managing partner and practice head John Aguilar Quesada is often sought out to handle strategic, multi-jurisdictional mandates, while other key names at top level include Andrea Sáenz, a noted expert in free trade zone and competition law, Marco Solano Gómez, a go-to adviser on cross-border M&A, corporate restructurings and foreign investments into greenfield projects, Esteban Agüero Guier, who has expertise in corporate and regulatory matters, and compliance specialist Tatiana Rojas Hernández. Associate Carolina Kierzenson provides capable support across the board.
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‘The team led by Marco Solano has always provided us with highly excellent, efficient and effective service. They stand out from other firms for their attention to detail and availability.’
‘Marco Solano leads a team of outstanding lawyers in the field. We are highly pleased with his services and legal advice.’
‘Aguilar Castillo Love has the best client service, in addition to the supreme quality of its lawyers. More importantly, it delivers the results it promises.’
‘They stand out for their excellent client service and the fact that they deliver results. They also inspire tremendous trust in their clients.’
- 'The team are knowledgeable and practical in their advice. They spend time trying to understand the issues and requirements of the client in providing their solutions.'
- 'Approachable and willing to go the extra mile to meet timelines, and be available to attend meetings with clients in different time zones.'
Key clients
- Johnson & Johnson
- HPE
- 3M Corporation
- Broadcom
- The Coca Cola Company
- Accenture
- RJ Hughes
- Johnson Controls
- Assa Abloy
- Kenvue
- Spectrum Plastics
- Stryker
Work highlights
Advised Johnson & Johnson on the acquisition of Shockwave Medical in a deal worth $13.1bn globally.
Assisted 3M Corporation with the reorganisation of its healthcare business and the subsequent spin-off into a standalone publicly traded company (Solventum).
Advised Coca Cola on the launch of new beverages in Costa Rica, namely Coke with Jack Daniels and Coke with Oreo cookies.
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Practice head
John Aguilar Quesada