WELCOME
Real Estate Attorneys
WELCOME
Real Estate Attorneys
OUR MISSION
To provide clear and trustworthy unbiased advice in the purchase of real property and business development in the area.
Directed by Fabian Kelso, in since 2017, Fabian has consolidated Kelso.Legal as one of the best-reviewed law firm in Guanacaste by setting up an approachable and highly-responsive law firm that caters to foreign investors seeking unbiased advice related to real estate investments.
Fully bilingual, with an LL.M. degree with emphasis in Business Law from the University of Georgia, U.S.A. and very strong technological background, Fabian directs a team from their offices in Liberia, the capital of Guanacaste, strategically located near the Guanacaste Airport
About us
About us
FABIÁN KELSO HERNÁNDEZ, ll.m.
ATTORNEY | Director
Fabian is an attorney specialized in businesses, real estate and entrepreneurship. His work experience began in the year 2000. He has a Law Degree (Licentiate) from the University of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Facio campus, as well as Master's Degree (LL.M.) with emphasis in Business Law from the University of Georgia, U.S.A. He is incorporated to the Costa Rica Bar. He was Legal Counsel Central America for British American Tobacco Caribbean & Central America for three years. Previous to that he was legal counsel in ANS Abogacía, Negocios y Servicios, where he reviewed legal issues of Peninsula Papagayo, and also worked for many years in what was Odio y Raven Law Firm, one of Costa Rica's most important firms at the time. He has ample experience as a corporate lawyer for companies in Central America, both local and regional. Among his areas of expertise are contracts, risk assessments, structure definition for businesses and projects, Competition and Consumer issues, due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, real estate and insurance. He has a strong technological background and he applies it to his work. He also has proved skills in managerial coordination and guidance of external counsel teams regarding litigation, contracts management, employment relations, and all corporate issues. He is a spanish native speaker, and also speaks english and french.
Education:
Master of Laws (LL.M.) Business Law. University of Georgia. Athens, Georgia, U.S.A.
Specialization in Notary Public and Registry. Latin University of Costa Rica.
Litentiate of Laws (Lic.) University of Costa Rica. Rodrigo Facio campus. San José, Costa Rica.
Languages:
Spanish (native)
English
French
Our Services
Our Services
SOME OF THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE
Real Estate
Dealing with real estate doesn't only mean signing an agreement. Care to avoid conflict of interests! A due diligence must be performed, the structure of the transaction must be planned, and escrow and closing must coordinated, among other things.
Risks and Opportunities Assessment
Do you want to start a business? Are you looking to expand your current operation? Every step forward should be subjected to a risks and opportunities assessment. Opening or growing a business is delicate in its own, and doing it without analyzing the associated risks first could be troublesome. We can do the assessment with you.
Legal Structure and Planning
Even if you can open and operate without a clear corporate structure, soon that should present with its negative consequences. Here, we can advise you which plan and structure your company should follow in connection with your business needs.
Contracts Overview
If you suspect you should sign a contract, it is because you should. Besides, devi'ls usually in the details. At Kelso.Legal we will advise regarding when you should sign a contract, and what it should and should not say. Also, to oversee its proper compliance.
Employment Relations
Some say employees are your most important asset. The management you do of your employment relations can make or break your business. Here at Kelso.Legal we will make sure you are well advised regarding contracts, remuneration, work days, severance, etc.
Intellectual Property
Your business doesn't have to be called Car Business Corp. (or S.A. in Costa Rica) Use a trade name for your company and a brand for your products and services, add value to them and maximize their exposure! We're here to help.
Notary Public Services
At Kelso.Legal we provide with the notary public services you might need, in connection with your business needs.
General Consultation
The business and transactions world generates quite a few questions day by day. Having a business partner who to share them with will not only help you find answers, but also to focus on achieving your objectives. We're here to help.
Tax & Accounting
To service the full scope of your business, we provide tax and accounting services through our business partners.