Gonzalo Gutiérrez Acevedo
Managing Partner & Founder
Gonzalo Gutiérrez is the Managing Partner and Founding Member of AG Legal, having led the firm since its foundation in 2000. With over three decades of legal experience, he has become a trusted advisor to both national and international clients seeking legal support in foreign investment, real estate development, corporate law, immigration, litigation, and estate planning in Costa Rica.
He holds a Law Degree and is a certified Notary Public. His commitment to continuous professional development is demonstrated by a robust academic background that spans multiple jurisdictions and areas of legal specialization:
Academic Background & Specializations
- Completed Master Degree in Tax Law, ULACIT – Costa Rica (1996)
- Completed Master’s Degree in Business Law, ULACIT – Costa Rica (1996)
- Specialization in Modern Contracts, University of Castilla-La Mancha – Spain
- Postgraduate Studies in Contracts and Damages with Emphasis in Civil Liability, University of Salamanca – Spain (2006)
- Studies in International Sales, Arbitration, and Conciliation
- Estate Planning, Denver, Colorado – USA (2008)
- Master’s Degree in Management and Administration of Law Firms, Instituto de Economía y Derecho – Spain (2010)
- Legal System and Taxation of the United States, New York Law School – USA (2014)
- Diploma in Energy and Climate Change, University for Peace – Costa Rica (2015)
- Studies in Design Thinking, University for Peace – Costa Rica (2019)
- Professional Master’s Degree in Project Management (2021)
- Specialist in International Taxation UCR/ CICAP (2024).
Professional Achievements
- Advisor to domestic and foreign companies across multiple legal sectors, including:
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Foreign investment structuring
- Asset recovery
- Real estate and commercial development
- Business law and corporate governance
- Estate and succession planning
- Energy Law Business.
- Tax advice
- Recipient of the International Legal Award, Institute of Law and Economics (ISDE), Madrid, Spain (2013)
- Contributor and country lead for the Costa Rica Chapter in International Trust Laws and Analysis (Company Law), Wolters Kluwer
Mr. Gutiérrez is known for his strategic vision, integrity, and dedication to delivering high-value legal counsel. His unique combination of local expertise and international perspective makes him a key legal partner for individuals and businesses seeking legal solutions in Costa Rica.
