Claudia Vivas

Claudia Vivas has notably worked as a Lawyer in highly prestigious law firms in Nicaragua, practicing widely in the areas of Corporate Law, Banking Law, Tax Law, Administrative Processes, Energy and Hydrocarbons and Real Estate. She has extensive experience in local legal practice as an advisor to companies as well as non-governmental organizations and embassies. She served for many years as Senior Legal Advisor to the Economic Section of the United States Embassy in Nicaragua. His extensive experience includes, among other things, advising national and international companies in the preparation of commercial, civil and corporate contracts of regional application. Likewise, he has extensive experience in advising in the Energy and Hydrocarbons sector in obtaining permits and licenses for the development of energy projects in Nicaragua.

Education

• Bachelor of Laws, Catholic University "Redemptoris Mater" (1998); Postgraduate in Banking Law, American University, Nicaragua (1998); Postgraduate in International Business, INCAE Business School, Nicaragua (1999); Master of Laws with specialization in International Contracts, Thomas More-Luigi Bocconi University, Italy (2001); Postgraduate in Business Tax Law, American University, Nicaragua (2014); Postgraduate in Property Law, Universidad del Valle, Nicaragua (2016). Authorized by the Supreme Court of Justice of Nicaragua to practice as a Lawyer and Notary Public (1999). Claudia Mercedes Vivas has also participated in several conferences, courses and seminars given by different national and international institutions, obtaining diplomas in Corporate Law, Contracts, Tax Law, International Law, and International Transactions.

Memberships

• Member and representative of the firm in the Nicaraguan Chamber of Commerce (CCSN) and the Nicaraguan-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK).