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Zürcher, Odio & Raven and Mendieta + Co. Announce Strategic Partnership

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Zürcher, Odio & Raven and Mendieta + Co. have entered into a strategic partnership to expand and strengthen their legal services across Central America.

Founded in 1936, Zürcher, Odio & Raven brings nearly a century of institutional strength, tradition, and legal excellence. Zürcher, Odio & Raven has built a reputation as a leading full-service practice in Costa Rica, offering comprehensive legal counsel across corporate, financial, regulatory, real estate, litigation, and transactional matters. Mendieta + Co. complements this legacy with over twenty-five years of experience in complex international transactions and cross-border M&A, with a business-oriented approach that has made it a valued partner for clients.

The partnership is founded on a shared vision to deliver sophisticated, business-focused legal counsel, enabling clients to navigate an evolving legal landscape. By uniting deep local expertise, scale, innovation, and international dealmaking capabilities, the firms will enhance their ability to advise clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. Clients will benefit from a more integrated service offering, broader capabilities, and a seamless approach to both domestic and cross-border work. Together, the firms will offer clients a more integrated, agile, and internationally connected legal platform.

This collaboration marks a significant step forward in strengthening legal services in Central America and beyond, positioning both firms to better serve clients as they expand, invest, and operate across borders.


About Zürcher, Odio & Raven

Founded in 1936, Zürcher, Odio & Raven is a leading full-service law firm in Costa Rica, recognized for its tradition, institutional strength, and comprehensive legal expertise across corporate, financial, regulatory, real estate, litigation, and transactional matters.

About Mendieta + Co.

Mendieta + Co. is a boutique law firm with over twenty-five years of experience in international transactions and cross-border M&A, known for its business-oriented approach and commitment to delivering sophisticated legal solutions for clients operating across borders.

 

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