The deal with Central Law expands the firm’s presence in six countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. Founded in 2003, Central Law is led by Managing Partner Rafael Quirós Bustamante and has expanded to include more than 70 legal professionals.

Strategic partner

Central Law provides a range of legal advice in areas including banking and finance, civil law, commercial law, corporate law, immigration, labour and employment, mergers and acquisitions, arbitration, litigation, maritime and tax. “Our team’s values, ethics, commitment, specialization, teamwork, social responsibility and international quality have positioned us as the main strategic partner for our clients in the region,” said Rafael. “We are excited for this collaboration with Andersen Global and are confident we can work together to expand our global footprint and enhance our service offerings by bringing the benefits and resources of a global firm to our clients.”

“Synergistic coverage”

Andersen Global believes “Central Law will provide broad regional and synergistic coverage as we expand our presence in Central America,” said Mark Vorsatz, Andersen Global chairman and Andersen ceo. “Rafael and his team demonstrate the highest professional standards and I am confident that we can work together to expand the platform and capabilities of the group in this important region and integrate them with our global strategy.”