Sitting within the firm’s climate change and sustainability services department, the environmental practice at EY Law Central America advises major corporations across Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic on ensuring compliance with local regulations, as well as conducting compliance audits. In addition, the team is frequently called upon to perform environmental due diligence in relation to M&A, real estate acquisitions and project developments. Hernán Pacheco, the managing partner for Latin America North, heads the practice, along with Panama-based Carmen Rovira and manager Jéssica Castro, whose experience covers environmental regulatory issues, due diligence and litigation, particularly administrative proceedings.
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Key clients
- Unilever Costa Rica
- Florida Ice and Farm
- Zollner Electronics
- Refinadora Costarricense de Petróleo
- Abbott Medical Costa Rica Limitada
- Hacienda Ojo de Agua
- Servicio Infotree
- Kimberly- Clark Honduras
- Accudyn Products
- Bimbo de Costa Rica
Work highlights
Advised Florida Ice and Farm (FIFCO) on environmental, health and safety regulations and compliance.
Advised Bimbo de Costa Rica on the acquisition of La Zarcereña.
Advised Kimberly Clark's operations based in Honduras regarding compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations.
Practice head
Carmen Rovira; Jéssica Castro; Hernán Pacheco