“Andrés López offers in-depth analysis of situations and a very strong level of client service.”
Client quoted by Chambers and Partners
Profile
Andrés López, Partner at BLP in San José, Costa Rica, is an expert in Banking & Finance, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, and Real Estate & Hospitality. With over 20 years of experience, he has represented national and transnational companies in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity financings. Andrés co-leads the Banking & Finance practice and has received professional recognition for his dedication and knowledge of banking and financial regulation. In Real Estate & Hospitality, he has participated in notable projects in the coastal and urban areas of Costa Rica. He joined BLP in 2005 after eleven years at Gómez y Galindo.
- Banking & Finance
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Anti- Money Laundering Compliance
- Real Estate & Hospitality
- Recognized in the practice of Banking & Finance by Chambers & Partners
- Recognized as a Leading Lawyer by Who’s Who Lega
Education
- Graduate in Commercial Law, 2000.
- Law degree, Universidad de Costa Rica, 1996.
Languages
- Spanish
- English
- Costa Rica Chamber of Commerce: Controller
- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Costa Rica Chapter: Vice-President
- Costa Rican Bar Association: Member
- International Bar Assocation: Member
- Financing of Marina Flamingo in Costa Rica. BLP has advised both Banco BCT and Marina Flamingo Development Group on granting a syndicated loan for the development of Marina Flamingo, located in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The loan in tranches constitutes constructive financing of the project’s first stage.
- Financing for the construction of Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. BLP has advised as counsel for GENCOM and principal counsel for local banks a $130 million financing package granted to GENCOM to fund the property’s ongoing construction. BLP acted as Lead Local Counsel for GENCOM and Lead Local Counsel for BCT.