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Luis Castro
Partner
BLP
Luis M. Castro is a Founding Partner of BLP and directs the firm on a daily basis from the San José office. His specialties include the practice areas of Business Law, Energy & Infrastructure, and Real Estate & Hospitality.
In his more than 20 years of experience in the legal profession, he has advised on the day-to-day affairs of a significant number of national and transnational companies. He has led multi-jurisdictional mergers and acquisitions, directing teams of lawyers at BLP’s offices across Central America, and in coordination with major law firms and legal groups from around the world.
In Real Estate & Hospitality, he has taken lead participation in the development of the largest real estate projects in the coastal and urban areas of Costa Rica. Clients recognize him as a first-rate lawyer in the practice area and qualify him as an authority in the sector.
In the area of ​​Energy & Infrastructure, he has experience in legal consultations in the regulated sector, financing of projects and infrastructure, international and national bidding process, energy contracts, legal consultancy and permits before corresponding governmental entities. Clients recognize Luis’ excellent business understanding and great negotiating skills, noting his superior knowledge of energy projects.
Capital Markets
Corporate Law
- Diploma on Foundations of American Law, Georgetown University, United States, 1997
- LLM, Fulbright Scholar, Georgetown University, 1997
- Law degree, Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica, 1994
- Young Presidents/World Presidents Organization (YOP/WPO) - Costa Rica Section: Member and former President
- Asociación Yo Emprendedor: Board of Directors
- Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector (UCCAEP): Member of the Energy Committee
- Costa Rican Association of International Law (ACODI): Founding member
- International Bar Association (IBA): Member
- Urban Land Institute: Member
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