FaycaTax, the tax law division of Facio & Cañas, remains the first port of call for a host of prominent domestic and international clients seeking assistance with contentious tax matters. The firm, which benefits from an ongoing alliance with Deloitte, is highly prolific in complex administrative and criminal tax litigation, including transfer pricing-related disputes, in addition to representing clients in audits by the tax authority. The team’s expertise also extends to the tax aspects of M&A and restructurings, tax planning, international taxation and compliance. Adrián Torrealba, a high-profile name for litigation, leads the team alongside the highly regarded José María Oreamuno; and senior associates Modesto Vargas, who draws on his background as an adviser to the tax authority, and César Domínguez, a specialist in international taxation. Associates Esteban Chaves and Pamela Navarro are also key contacts.
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‘César Domínguez and Adrián Torrealba are strategists, expert business partners, and experts in tax consulting. They offer immediate, precise attention, and direct and timely communication. Invaluable partners.’
'It's an interdisciplinary team with highly qualified academics and up-to-date professional practices that distinguish it from other firms working in the tax field. They issue a monthly tax information update report that is very valuable to recipients in Costa Rica.'
'The personal and professional qualities of the partners and their support team, and their interdisciplinary approach to analysing the cases presented to them, add value to their services. Among the most notable are Adrián Torrealba and José María Oreamuno.'
Key clients
- Holcim
- Del Monte
- Durman Esquivel
- Improsa Financing Group
- Megasuper
- British American Tobacco
- FHACASA
- ICON
- Sigma
- INS
- Federación Costarricense de Futbol
- Banco Davivienda
Work highlights
Representing Durman Esquivel in a contentious-administrative lawsuit on the application of the unjustified increase of patrimony.
Acting for Del Monte in two contentious-administrative lawsuits regarding the use of transfer pricing methods for the fiscal years 2012-2015 and 2016.
Representing Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica LY in two determinative procedures regarding an adjustment in the income tax for the fiscal year of 2016 and 2017.
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Practice head
Adrián Torrealba; José María Oreamuno; Modesto Vargas; César Domínguez