Fede is a Founding Partner at Avante Legal Networking, one of the pillars in the
creation of our new model, as well as our firm´s direction and objectives.
This young Attorney, Notary Public, and entrepreneur has amassed experience in
Comercial, Corporative and IP Law amongst others, which along with his business
experience make him a versatile consultant.
His social and technical skills are qualities that provide direction when our client´s
businesses require that extra push.
Fede has knowledge and experience on his own businesses in the Food and Beverage
industry, which provide the right insight for Business Development, networking and
bussines consultation services Avante Legal Netowrking provides.
He has a passion for extreme sports such as surf and skating, both of which carry on
outdoors and in nature which Fede more than appreciates.

• Founding Partner Avante Legal Networking, 2017
• Jr Attorney at Leiva & Associates, 2005-2016
• Specialty as Notary Public and Registration, 2016
• Founding partner at Gracia Artisan Beer, 2015; Barba Roja, Gourmet
  Artisan Sauces, 2016
• Legal Advisor for SETENA (National Technical Secretary), 2011

Alfredo is our managing partner and founding partner of Avante, his ample experience
and vision promote an evolving work and business environment. During his career as
attorney he has held prestigious positions such as President of the Bar, several bank´s
board of directors, insolvency proceedings of great relevance, as well as public
positions. Professional ethics and values naturally belong to his professional practice.
Avante would not be without him, his vision and talent. His specialties include:
Commercial Law, Insolvency, Litigation, Arbitration, Merger and Acquisition. Alfredo
has a passion for lecture and spending time with his grandchildren.

• Supreme Court Justice
• Junta de Protección Social, National Bank, Central American Bank Board
  Member
• Commercial Law Professor at the Universidad de Costa Rica and La Salle
  University
• Arbitrator at the Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce and the Federate College
  of Engineers and Architects

Sergio has vast experience as an attorney, with more than 30 years of professional
practice, in which he has consulted as attorney and notary public for corporations,
banks, state institutions amongst others.
He certainly is an important element for our firm in matters of negotiation or client
relations due to his charisma and sociable persona.
He has a Masters degree as Notary Public and Registrations which provides legal
security to our team´s and client´s actions.
Sergio is a Founding Partner in Avante and is of great support on our day-to- day´s
affairs and provides our ranks and clients with the proper sponsorship for their tasks
and objectives with commendable professionalism.
Sergio has a passion for nature, the beach, horses, orchids, hikes and of course his
family.

• Avante Legal Networking Founding Partner, 2017
• Masters as Notary Public and Registrations, 2015
• Notary Public and Attorney for: INVU, Costa Rica National Bank
  (BNCR), CCSS, Banco of Costa Rica (BCR), amongst others, 1992-2017
• Leiva & Associates Law Firm Founding Partner, 1974-2016
• Head of Legal Department at Construction Bank, 1981-1984

Gabo is a young entrepeneur, he has studies in Foreign Affairs, as well as ample Real
Estate experience, and an invaluable bussines orientation and vision; all of which
provide and stregthen our Business Development Department, which he directs.
Although he is not a lawyer, yet, he has great experience in the legal field, which
makes Gabo a very important part of our clients and firm´s projects. He has worked in
internal policy innovation for our clients, which has reflected in our firm´s input with
our clients.
As a Founding Member of Avante, Gabo is and has been a key element as one of the
promoters of our internal policies, bussines model and our firm´s direction. Gabo
enjoys the practice of Yoga, music, and participating in low income housing project La
Casa Feliz.

• Founding Partner Avante Legal Networking, 2017
• Bridge Finance Broker, 2013-2017
• Real Estate Portafolio Management 2011-2017
• Integral Bussines Consulting 2015-2017
• Bussines Development Director at Avante Legal Networking, 2017

Esther is our expert attorney in Immigration Law and Relocation, she is a professional
with a great attitude and knowledge that provide great security to our clients. Her
charisma and human qualities give a great welcome to foreign executives and their
families who come to live in Costa Rica. Esther also has great experience as notary
public guaranteeing success of the deeds and actions she undergoes. Esther is a recognized horticulturist thus she spends most of her time out of the office in her
garden.

• Member of the National Registry´s Administration Board
• Legal Department Director at International Exports Bank
• 25 Year Experience Specialized in Immigration

Attorney Arias is an expert in Administrative Law and Social Security amongst others,
he has proven to be a valuable asset to his clients in the consultations and processes
he has been a part of. His specialty in Public Law Specialized in Social Security, along
with the time he worked in different departments of the CCSS (Costa Rican Social
Security entity) give him the tools and experience that make his consultations of
paramount importance to our clients. Oscar has formed part of the academic team of
different universities, and has a diversity of publications that qualify him as an
opinion generator in Public Law. He has a masters from INCAE Business School which
makes him a versatile advisor for Avante´s clients. Oscar is a beach enthusiast where
he spends his free time where he indulges in reading, another of his hobbies.

• Costa Rican Bar Association Board Member
• Specialization in Public Law
• MBA from INCAE
• Ample work with CCSS (Costa Rican Social Security)