Victoria Hernández, Senior Associate at BLP in San José, specializes in Free Trade Zones. With extensive experience in accompanying companies in the procurement of their free trade zone regime. She advises local and international companies in processes related to renegotiations of their commitments with the government, as well as, with the renewal and/extension of their tax benefits. Additionally, she has vast experience providing legal advice to aviation companies in regulatory matters. She joined BLP in 2021.

Education
Specialization in Compliance, George Washington University in conjunction with the University of ADEN Business School, 2021.
LLM in International Corporate and Commercial Law, Kings College, England, 2018.
Law degree, Universidad de La Salle, Costa Rica, 2013.
Asia Program – America Institute in Transnational Law, Duke University in conjunction with Hong Kong University, 2011.
Specialization in Registry and Notary Law of the ULACIT University, Costa Rica, 2015.

Significant Accomplishments
Acquisition of WeWork by Grupo Garnier. BLP advised the client throughout the entire process, from due diligence to, drafting the SPA, reviewing and negotiating lease agreements, to the closing of the transaction. BLP advises the client on day-to-day operations, including tax and labor law matters. 

Professional Associations

• Costa Rican Bar Association
• CR BIOMED Foundation: Founding member
• International Bar Association: Member