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.

Education
Graduate in Commercial Law, 2000.
Law degree, Universidad de Costa Rica, 1996.

Significant Accomplishments
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.

Professional Associations

• 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