Personalized legal services
for businesses and individuals
How We Are?
At Legal Lab, we are a boutique law firm that stands out by offering close and personalized support to our clients, both businesses and individuals. We firmly believe that a small structure allows us to fully understand each client’s needs and provide practical and independent advice of the highest quality.
Our expertise covers various areas of law, including corporate transactions, commercial contracts, business establishment in Costa Rica, financing, labor law, intellectual and industrial property, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
At Legal Lab, we do not just solve legal problems; we create effective and tailored solutions that foster our clients' success.
Why Legal Lab?
We are a law firm focused on offering our clients a comprehensive range of legal solutions, providing personalized attention based on trust and integrity.
Practice Areas
Corporate Law
- Advice on Company Formation
- Shareholder Agreements
- Increase and Reduction of Share Capital
- Regulatory Compliance
Advice on Company Formation
Advisory on the formation of all types of companies, including corporations (S.A.), limited liability companies (LLC), and civil partnerships, among other legal forms permitted under Costa Rican law
Shareholder Agreements
Drafting of shareholders' meeting minutes, as well as drafting and reviewing Shareholder Agreements.
Bylaw Amendments
Advisory on amending the company’s articles of incorporation, capital increases or decreases, revocation and appointment of new board members, change of domicile, administrative clauses, and any other changes to the articles of incorporation.
Powers of Attorney
Advice and drafting of special, general, and broad general powers of attorney as needed.
Corporate Restructuring Transactions
Advisory on mergers, acquisitions, and absorptions. We assist in voluntary dissolution, handling liquidation, creditor payments, and asset distribution.
Regulatory Compliance
Advisory and support for individuals and companies regarding quarterly, semi-annual, or annual tax and municipal obligations.
Commercial Contracts
- Advice on Drafting and Reviewing Commercial Contracts
- Negotiation of Commercial Agreements and Terms of Sale
Commercial Contracts Advisory
We offer comprehensive advisory, negotiation, and drafting of commercial contracts, both national and international, tailored to the unique objectives and needs of each client. Our expertise includes a diverse range of agreements, such as sales, distribution, franchising, leasing, supply, and commission contracts.
Contract Negotiation and Review
We represent your company in contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms while minimizing legal risks. Additionally, we review existing contracts to ensure compliance with Costa Rican law and protect your interests, recommending modifications as necessary.
International Contracts
We provide expert guidance for businesses and individuals in drafting international contracts, addressing cross-border legal aspects, commercial regulations, and applicable laws.
Review and Modification of Existing Contracts
We meticulously review your company’s current contracts to ensure compliance with Costa Rican regulations, adequately safeguarding your rights. We suggest updates as needed to reflect changes in legislation or commercial conditions
Real Estate Law
- Advice on Property Purchases and Sales
- Real Estate Due Diligence
- Negotiation of Lease Agreements
- Structuring of Real Estate Developments
At Legal Lab, we are committed to providing legal security, safeguarding your investments, and ensuring the efficient execution of your real estate projects.
Whether it involves purchasing property, negotiating lease agreements, structuring developments, or resolving disputes, we offer a personalized approach tailored to the specific needs of each client and project.
PROPERTY PURCHASE AND SALE
Comprehensive legal support for real estate transactions, ensuring a secure process in line with Costa Rican law:
- In-depth title review to verify property legitimacy
- Drafting and review of purchase agreements
- Representation in negotiations
- Processing with the National Registry and other authorities
- Legal feasibility studies
- Compliance with environmental, urban, and zoning regulations
REAL ESTATE DUE DILIGENCE
We conduct thorough due diligence to identify potential risks in property acquisitions.
- Property background checks
- Verification of liens, easements, or ownership restrictions
- Evaluation of current licenses and permits
Notarial and Registry Law
- Drafting and Authentication of Public Deeds
- Authentication of Signatures and Documents
- Notarial Powers of Attorney
- Wills and Estate Planning
- Notarial Certifications
At Legal Lab, we provide specialized notarial services, ensuring that your legal documents and transactions fully comply with the necessary requirements for validity and enforceability in Costa Rica.
Our services are personalized and efficient, tailored to the unique needs of each client, whether businesses or individuals. Some of our services include:
- Drafting and Authentication of Public Deeds
- Notarial Powers of Attorney
- Authentication of Signatures and Documents
- Formalization of Extrajudicial Acts
- Certification of Legal Acts and Affidavits, and notarization of minutes.
- Wills and Estate Planning
- Notarial Certifications
- Marriage
- Mutual Consent Divorces
Dispute Resolution
- Drafting ADR Clauses in Contracts
- Arbitration
- Recognition, Enforcement, and Annulment of Arbitral Awards, both in Costa Rica and other Jurisdictions
We provide expert guidance in complex negotiations, assisting clients in strategy development and drafting agreements that safeguard their interests.
ADR Clauses in Contracts
We incorporate Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) clauses in commercial contracts, including mediation, arbitration, and negotiation, tailored to your business needs and in compliance with local and international laws.
Arbitration
With extensive experience in both national and international arbitration, we represent clients in recognized arbitration centers, assist in arbitrator selection, and handle recognition, enforcement, and annulment of arbitral awards across jurisdictions
Banking and Finance
- Advisory on Loan Contracts, Credit Lines, Formalization, and Documentation of Credit Transactions, such as Mortgages, Pledges, Security Interests, and others
- Comprehensive advice and drafting of loan agreements, credit lines, and the formalization of credit operations, including mortgages, pledges, security interests, and other financial instruments.
- Expert guidance for individuals and businesses on real and personal guarantees.
- Advisory and preparation of testamentary trusts and family protection trusts to ensure secure asset management and transfer.
We are deeply committed to providing comprehensive legal advisory services through specialization, working as a team and upholding the professional and human excellence of our members.
Team
Silvia Trejos
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Silvia Trejos is the founder and Director of Legal Lab CR, a highly regarded attorney and notary public with significant experience in delivering legal solutions to both national and international clients. A graduate of Law and Notarial and Registry Law from Universidad de La Salle, Silvia has been a member of the Costa Rican Bar Association since 2016.
For more information or to explore how Legal Lab CR and Silvia can support your business, contact her at silvia@legallabcr.com