For more than thirty years, Lang & Asociados has advised clients on doing business and investing in Costa Rica. As a leading Costa Rica law firm, we combine sound legal analysis with a practical, results-oriented approach, delivering solutions that are clear, efficient, and aligned with our clients’ objectives.
We serve a diverse client base that includes multinational corporations, regional companies, and individual foreign investors. Whether supporting complex corporate operations, establishing free trade zone activities, acquiring real estate, or relocating to the country, our Costa Rica attorneys provide the same level of commitment, precision, and care to every client.
Our approach is simple: we act as your legal ally. We take the time to understand your goals and structure legal strategies that protect your interests while facilitating successful outcomes. From the initial planning stages through execution and ongoing operations, we focus on minimizing risk and ensuring that every step is handled with clarity and confidence.
As a firm, we offer direct partner-level attention in every matter. This ensures responsiveness, accountability, and a high level of involvement from senior attorneys. Our clients value not only the quality of our legal work, but also the accessibility and continuity of the relationship we build with them over time—hallmarks of trusted Costa Rica lawyers.
Lang & Asociados has played a leading role in numerous successful projects across key industries, including but not limited to manufacturing, services, technology, life sciences, and real estate. We are particularly known for our experience guiding companies through Costa Rica’s regulatory and free trade zone frameworks, where precision and timing are critical to success.
Our firm and its attorneys are consistently recognized by leading international legal directories such as Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, and Best Lawyers. These distinctions reflect not only technical excellence, but also our longstanding reputation for integrity, reliability, and results.
At the core of our practice is a long-term perspective. Many of our clients have worked with us for years, relying on our guidance as their businesses grow and evolve in Costa Rica. We value these relationships and approach every engagement with the same principle: your project is our priority.
Whether you are a global company expanding into Costa Rica or an individual investor pursuing an opportunity in the country, Lang & Asociados offers the experience, judgment, and dedication to help you move forward with confidence.
Henry Lang is one of the most recognized and respected corporate attorneys in Costa Rica, with more than three decades of experience advising multinational companies and foreign investors. As founding and managing partner of Lang & Asociados, he has built a reputation for combining deep legal expertise with practical business judgment, consistently guiding clients through complex transactions and strategic decisions with clarity and confidence.
Mr. Lang’s career is defined by academic excellence and a results-driven approach. He graduated with the highest grade point average of the entire University of Costa Rica and later earned his LL.M. from Harvard Law School as a Fulbright Scholar. Clients and international legal directories, including Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, consistently recognize him as a top legal mind, noted for his availability, attention to detail, and ability to resolve sophisticated matters with a strong commercial perspective.
Over the years, he has become a trusted advisor for foreign direct investment in Costa Rica, working closely with leading institutions such as CINDE and PROCOMER. He is frequently recommended by international embassies and maintains long-standing relationships with key stakeholders in the legal and business communities. His clients value not only his technical expertise, but also his personal involvement, responsiveness, and unwavering commitment to achieving their objectives.
Mr. Lang founded Lang & Asociados shortly after completing his studies abroad, building the firm into one of the top-ranked law firms in Costa Rica through dedication, integrity, and consistent results. His leadership style is hands-on: he remains actively involved in client matters, ensuring that each engagement benefits from his experience and strategic insight while fostering a culture of excellence across the firm.
His professional experience includes advising on corporate, real estate, contracts, regulatory, and free trade zone matters, among many other areas. He has participated in numerous high-level negotiations, including work with transnational corporations and government entities, and has served as a professor and advisor in academic and public institutions.
Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, Mr. Lang operates seamlessly in international environments and maintains a strong global network of professional relationships, further strengthened by his longstanding ties to Harvard Law School and its alumni community.
Throughout his career, his guiding principle has remained constant: to treat each client’s matter as his own, delivering impeccable work, sound judgment, and long-term value. This philosophy continues to define both his personal practice and the firm he leads.
Juan Carlos Cersosimo is a Senior Partner at Lang & Asociados advising multinational companies and investors on complex corporate, transactional, real estate and regulatory matters in Costa Rica. He is known for his ability to integrate legal and business considerations, delivering practical and well-structured solutions in sophisticated and evolving environments.
He has led numerous high-value and complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and multi-jurisdictional projects. His experience covers the full transactional cycle, from structuring and due diligence to execution, ensuring efficiency, risk mitigation, and alignment with client objectives.
Juan Carlos is also actively involved in a wide range of real estate transactions, including the development of real estate projects and condominiums, as well as advising individual foreign investors acquiring second homes in Costa Rica. He regularly assists in structuring transactions to ensure legal soundness, efficiency, and alignment with both commercial and personal investment objectives. He also brings particular strength in intellectual property, trademark, copyright, consumer and data protection matters, advising clients on regulatory compliance and risk management in highly regulated sectors.
He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Law and Technology from Tilburg University in the Netherlands. Known for his analytical rigor and clear, solutions-oriented approach, Juan Carlos combines technical precision with a strong understanding of client needs. Fluent in Spanish, English, and Italian, he operates seamlessly in international contexts and is a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex legal and business matters in Costa Rica.
Milena Jaikel is a Senior Partner at Lang & Asociados and a recognized leader in corporate and transactional law in Costa Rica. She advises multinational companies and foreign investors on complex matters including mergers and acquisitions, free trade zone operations, real estate, and regulatory frameworks. Known for her precision, responsiveness, and strategic approach, Milena consistently delivers practical legal solutions aligned with her clients’ business objectives.
Her academic background reflects both excellence and international exposure. In addition to her law degree in Costa Rica, she earned an LL.M. in International Legal Practice from IE Law School in Spain with a highly competitive Carolina Foundation scholarship, and completed further studies in corporate law at Northwestern University in the United States. This cross-jurisdictional training allows her to approach legal challenges with a broader perspective and a high level of technical sophistication.
Milena is widely regarded as one of the leading attorneys in Costa Rica’s free trade zone regime. She has led numerous high-complexity projects and is frequently consulted by government entities on regulatory developments and implementation of the regime. Her active involvement with organizations such as AmCham and her recognition by CINDE as a key reference in foreign investment matters further reinforce her standing in the market.
Beyond her technical expertise, Milena is distinguished by her work ethic and client-focused approach. She is highly organized, detail-oriented, and deeply committed to each matter she leads, ensuring deadlines are met and clients receive continuous, proactive follow-up. Her ability to combine rigorous legal analysis with a clear understanding of her clients’ operational needs makes her a trusted advisor and a central figure within the firm.
Roberto Araya is a Practice Leader at Lang & Asociados with extensive experience advising clients on corporate, transactional, compliance, and regulatory matters in Costa Rica. His practice includes mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, and real estate transactions, with a strong focus on supporting the establishment and development of new projects across a wide range of industries.
He is particularly recognized for his deep expertise in permitting and regulatory processes required for the implementation and operation of projects in Costa Rica. His experience covers zoning and land use, health permits, municipal authorizations, social security registrations, and workers’ compensation matters, among others. Roberto is known for his ability to work efficiently and proactively with government agencies, navigating complex procedures with agility while aligning legal requirements with clients’ business timelines and operational needs.
Roberto also brings substantial experience in real estate development, including structuring and execution of transactions for projects and condominiums, as well as advising corporate clients and investors on the legal aspects of establishing operations in the country. His practical understanding of both regulatory frameworks and commercial objectives allows him to deliver solutions that are both legally sound and operationally effective. In addition, he has a strong background in litigation and dispute resolution, including civil, administrative, and criminal matters, which strengthens his ability to anticipate risks and protect client interests.
He has been practicing law for over two decades. His prior experience includes both private practice and roles in the financial sector, providing him with a well-rounded understanding of business, regulatory, and transactional dynamics. Known for his responsiveness and results-oriented approach, Roberto is a trusted advisor for clients requiring efficient execution and reliable outcomes in complex environments.
Noelia Cisneros is a Practice Leader at Lang & Asociados, specializing in labor law with extensive experience advising multinational companies operating in Costa Rica. She regularly counsels clients on complex employment matters, including compliance, workforce structuring, and dispute resolution. In addition to her labor practice, she provides strategic advice on corporate and contractual matters, offering clients a well-rounded and practical legal perspective.
Her academic background combines strong local foundations with international training. Noelia earned her law degree from the Universidad de Costa Rica and holds an LL.M. from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. This combination allows her to approach legal issues with both technical rigor and a broader, comparative understanding of legal systems.
With more than 15 years of professional experience, Noelia has advised leading companies across a wide range of industries, many of them multinational operations with sophisticated labor needs. Her expertise includes not only advisory work, but also litigation in labor, civil, and administrative matters, giving her a comprehensive view of risk management and dispute resolution.
Noelia is recognized for her disciplined and client-focused approach. She combines careful legal analysis with responsiveness and practical judgment, ensuring that clients receive clear guidance and timely solutions. Her ability to understand the operational realities of her clients and translate them into effective legal strategies makes her a trusted advisor and a key member of the firm’s leadership team.
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