The legal arm of the Big Four accountancy firm, EY Law Central America has a ‘highly sophisticated and experienced’ team which is well equipped to advise on the full scope of tax matters, from international taxation and transfer pricing to transactional tax and compliance. Acting for an impressive roster of major multinationals, the team particularly stands out for its ability to assist with tax due diligence in relation to cross-border M&A (often acting in conjunction with firm’s offices throughout Central America, the Dominican Republic and Panama), as well as the tax aspects of corporate and supply chain restructurings. Rafael Sayagués, the managing partner of the tax and legal practice for Lat Am North; Juan Carlos Chavarría, who heads the international tax services and indirect tax division; and Antonio Ruiz Rojas, who takes the lead on transactional and tax controversy matters, are the key names to note.
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‘EY are characterised by their highly sophisticated and experienced tax team, capable of providing solutions to the most complex problems. They are characterised by their pursuit of innovative solutions, leveraging existing technology to deliver services in the shortest possible time and at the best possible cost. Furthermore, their response times are tailored to the specific needs of their clients.’
‘The team stands out for its constant involvement in complex tax transactions and issues. No other firm in the country handles projects as large as those at EY, not even at the level of other Big 4 firms. This means that its solutions and the sophistication of its ideas are far superior to any of its competitors in the market.’
‘Very good lawyers with a reputation in the market. They are agile, modern, and look for new trends, not just the same as what was done years ago.’
‘Adaptability.’
Key clients
- JCDecaux Top Media
Work highlights
Assisted JCDecaux Top Media in a cross-border acquisition in Costa Rica and the rest of Central America, handling the tax due diligence and certain other tax aspects of the transaction.
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Practice head
Rafael Sayagués