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Facio & Cañas

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Facio & Cañas stands out for its robust experience in both domestic and regional M&A, handling all aspects of transactions from the initial due diligence through to post-merger consolidation, risk management and regulatory compliance. In addition, the team is well versed in assisting multinational clients with corporate restructurings and the establishment of subsidiaries in Costa Rica, and in providing support with free trade zone and corporate governance matters. Federico Rucavado, who is highlighted for his ‘excellent business and strategic vision’, with particular expertise in the free trade zone regime, leads the team alongside Carlos Oreamuno and Edgar Odio, who bring complementary skills in competition law to the table. Senior associate Mariela Solano provides key support on complex transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Federico Rucavado - excellent business and strategic vision that combines with a mastery of the legal issues to propose solutions that facilitate our business.’

  • 'Federico Rucavado understands the client's business needs very well and puts this into practice when seeking the best solutions. The team compare favourably to other firms in terms of the speed of their responses.'

  • 'Speed and precision in their responses. Practical advice that seeks solutions. Federico Rucavado is a well-rounded lawyer who seeks to meet client expectations.'

  • 'The lawyers at Facio & Cañas know the issues and are supportive of our business.'

  • 'They stand out for their personal touch.'

Key clients

  • Grupo Farmanova
  • Liberty Latin America
  • Operadora de Bodegas Costa Rica
  • Café El Rey
  • Café Volio
  • Intaco
  • Star Cars
  • Brightpoint Costa Rica
  • ONVO Costa Rica
  • Griffith Foods

Work highlights

Advised Grupo Farmanova on a loan negotiated with the International Finance Corporation to enable the client to consolidate its operations into a state-of-the-art logistics and administrative centre.
Advised Liberty Latin America on the merger of its operations with Millicom International Cellular in Costa Rica, including assisting with aligning their business strategies for the post-merger integration.
Advising Brightpoint Costa Rica on the compliance requirements of the free trade zone regime.

Practice head

Federico Rucavado; Edgar Odio; Carlos Oreamuno