Practice Expertise
Areas of Practice
- Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
- Business Law
- Real Estate & Hospitality
Profile
Valeria Gutiérrez is an associate of BLP in San José, Costa Rica, specializing in Real Estate & Hospitality, Business Law, and Anti-Money Laundering Compliance. In Real Estate & Hospitality, she has experience advising foreign investors on acquiring real estate in Costa Rica, and structuring real estate deals, development projects, and transactions in urban and coastal areas.
In Business Law, she has advised on mergers, acquisitions, contracts, and corporate restructurings, as well as the day-to-day legal needs of company clients.
In Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, she conducts domestic and international investigations to confirm the profile and source of funds of potential client developers. Valeria joined BLP in 2019 as a Legal Assistant and became an Associate in 2025.
In Business Law, she has advised on mergers, acquisitions, contracts, and corporate restructurings, as well as the day-to-day legal needs of company clients.
In Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, she conducts domestic and international investigations to confirm the profile and source of funds of potential client developers. Valeria joined BLP in 2019 as a Legal Assistant and became an Associate in 2025.
Education
Law degree, Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho, Costa Rica, 2023
Areas of Practice
- Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
- Business Law
- Real Estate & Hospitality
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Gencom Group closes multiple financings in the hospitality sector. BLP advised Gencom on the following financings: (a) $191 million provided by Blackstone in connection with the development of the Four Seasons Hotel and the Andaz Resort and 25 residences, both in Costa Rica, a transaction representing Blackstone's first investment in Costa Rica; and (b) $131 million provided by Monroe Capital Management, Banco BCT, and other lenders in connection with the development of a hotel and 36 residences under the Ritz-Carlton Reserve banner in Costa Rica. BLP continues to advise the group on the sales and resales of the developed residences.
Professional Associations
Gencom Group closes multiple financings in the hospitality sector. BLP advised Gencom on the following financings: (a) $191 million provided by Blackstone in connection with the development of the Four Seasons Hotel and the Andaz Resort and 25 residences, both in Costa Rica, a transaction representing Blackstone's first investment in Costa Rica; and (b) $131 million provided by Monroe Capital Management, Banco BCT, and other lenders in connection with the development of a hotel and 36 residences under the Ritz-Carlton Reserve banner in Costa Rica. BLP continues to advise the group on the sales and resales of the developed residences.
Professional Associations
- Costa Rica Bar Association
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