GarciaBodan is pleased to announce three significant appointments within its regional team, reinforcing the strength and projection of its Corporate and Transactional practices in Central America.
In Costa Rica, Ernesto Hütt Crespo joins as Partner. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate and transactional law, real estate, litigation, and arbitration, Ernesto has led processes involving mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, estate planning, and high-impact real estate projects. On his incorporation, Ernesto stated: “I join GarciaBodan with great enthusiasm to contribute my experience in complex and high-impact projects. I'm honored to be part of such a prestigious regional firm.”
In El Salvador, David Claros Flores has been promoted to Partner, joining the leadership of the practice. With over 10 years of experience advising companies on corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters, his practice focuses on cross-border transactions, corporate governance, and comprehensive corporate advisory. David has supported leading organizations across multiple sectors, participating in high-impact operations and projects throughout the region. Upon assuming his new position, he said: “Taking on this new responsibility is both an honor and a commitment. I'm excited to continue contributing to challenging transactions and building strategic solutions for our clients.”
Also in El Salvador, Rodrigo Benítez Nassar has been promoted to Senior Associate, after establishing himself as a key member of the team in corporate matters, new technologies and data protection. Regarding this promotion, Rodrigo noted: “Effort always pays off and arrives at the right moment. This promotion represents not only a personal achievement but also the strengthening of the firm, which continues to advance with a renewed image and with new appointments that reflect our collective growth.”
These appointments were celebrated by the firm’s leadership. Terencio García Montenegro, Regional Managing Partner, highlighted: “El Salvador and Costa Rica are consolidating as attractive destinations for foreign investment, thanks to their stability and the dynamism of strategic sectors. With the strengthening of our team, we are ready to support investors and companies that trust in the potential of the region.”
Similarly, Oscar Torres Cañas, Managing Partner of El Salvador, added: “It's a great satisfaction to welcome David as Partner and to celebrate Rodrigo's promotion to Senior Associate. Both significantly reinforce our Corporate and Transactional practice, which is essential to meeting the growing demand for specialized legal services in the country.”
With these incorporations and promotions, GarciaBodan consolidates a team of young and experienced professionals, with a clear projection of growth, prepared to face today's legal challenges and to accompany its clients in the opportunities of the future.