Daniel Arias Bustamante

Corporate and commercial attorney with over 10 years of experience advising local and multinational clients on contracts, corporate matters, and regulatory frameworks across multiple industries. Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, combined with strong capabilities in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and corporate structuring. Particular focus on Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) and Free Trade Zone (FTZ) regimes, providing practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

Associate Attorney at Sfera Legal (2022-01 – Present)

• Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial and corporate contracts, including service agreements and internal documentation
• Identify and assess legal and commercial risks, providing clear, practical, and business-oriented recommendations
• Advise clients on corporate structuring, governance, and regulatory compliance, including Free Trade Zone (FTZ) matters
• Manage multiple concurrent matters across corporate, contractual, and regulatory workstreams, ensuring timely and consistent delivery
• Coordinate with clients, in-house teams, and external advisors across different jurisdictions and industries
• Conduct legal research and support ongoing regulatory and compliance matters

Associate Attorney at Soley Saborío & Asociados (2014-01 – 2022-12)

• Draft, review, and negotiate civil and commercial contracts across multiple industries
• Analyze and interpret contractual provisions, identifying key risks and advising on risk allocation strategies
• Advise on Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) matters, including sector-specific compliance and contractual frameworks
• Support clients in regulatory and compliance matters related to the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) regime

Paralegal at Soley Saborío & Asociados (2011-01 – 2014-12)

• Assist in contract drafting, legal research, and document management
• Support in legal advisory, primarily in regulatory and compliance matters within the TMT sector

Law Degree in Law – University of Costa Rica (2014-01)

Course in Commercial Contracting – University of Costa Rica (2018-01)

Course in Modern Commercial Contracts (Typical and Atypical) – University of Costa Rica (2012-01)

Course in Telecommunications Law – University of Costa Rica (2018-01)

Course in English Writing for Lawyers – Arias & Muñoz / Georgetown University Law Center (2013-01)