Costa Rica's premier law firm for AI regulation, data privacy, and international real estate — serving global companies, foreign investors, and technology startups operating across Latin America.
Most international companies operating in Costa Rica don't realize they're exposed — until it's too late. AI tools collecting user data, automated decision-making systems, software agreements with no local compliance review: each is a liability waiting to surface. Costa Rica's data protection law (Ley 8968) is actively enforced. GDPR obligations follow your EU operations everywhere. And AI regulation is today's risk, not tomorrow's.
Every AI system that touches personal data or makes automated decisions about people carries regulatory risk under CR and EU law.
Ley 8968 requires explicit consent frameworks, breach protocols, and data transfer restrictions — most companies have none of these.
Maritime zone restrictions, corporate structuring requirements, and title risks catch foreign investors off guard every year.
Express legal risk review for companies already using AI. Covers tools, internal policies, and PRODHAB registration.
Full audit of data flows, AI systems, and privacy practices against Ley 8968 and GDPR. Actionable roadmap included.
Your dedicated Data Protection Officer on retainer. ARCO requests, incident response, and PRODHAB reporting handled for you.
Legal infrastructure for cybersecurity companies: managed security contracts, technical NDAs, and vulnerability disclosure policies.
M&A tech transactions: legal analysis of the AI asset — model ownership, training data, cloud contracts, and regulatory risks. Bilingual ES/EN.
Drafting and review of tech contracts: SaaS agreements, APIs, cloud services, terms of use, and privacy policies compliant with CR law.
Monthly legal counsel for IT and AI companies: unlimited consultations, contract reviews, and regulatory alerts — one flat fee.
Specialized package for public institutions adopting AI or managing citizen data: audit, regulatory framework, and staff training included.
Core Practice Areas
Foreign ownership, maritime zone regulations, and corporate structuring for property acquisitions across Costa Rica. Full due diligence and notarial services.
Company formation, commercial contracts, employment law, and ongoing legal counsel for companies operating in Costa Rica.
We don't do everything. We do AI Law, Data Privacy, and International Real Estate — exceptionally well. Depth beats breadth when your business is at stake.
Every contract, consultation, and communication delivered in flawless English and Spanish. No translation friction. No miscommunication risk.
Ricardo holds a Google Professional IT Support Certificate alongside his law degree. We understand the technology your business runs on — not just the law around it.
International expertise with deep local knowledge. We know the regulators, the courts, the notarial system, and the coastal zone rules that trip up foreign investors every year.
"Your legal shield for global business."— Aegis Legal Partners · San José, Costa Rica
Tell us about your business and your concerns. We listen before we advise. No billing clock running. 20 minutes, real answers.
We identify your exposure across AI tools, data practices, corporate structure, or real estate — and deliver a clear written summary.
You receive a fixed-scope proposal with transparent pricing. No surprises. No open-ended retainers unless you want one.
We implement, document, and protect. You get legal coverage that actually works for your business model.
Twenty minutes. No commitment. Real answers from a licensed attorney who speaks your language — technically and legally.
All sessions available via video call · Responses within 24 business hours
Prefer email? lic.ricardocastillocastillo@outlook.com — we respond within 24 business hours.