ECIJA launches its practice in Environmental Law and Sustainability in Costa Rica

ECIJA has announced the appointment of Marco Quesada as the director of its Environmental Law practice, as well as the formal launch of its environmental and sustainability practice for Central America, strengthening its regional position in legal advisory related to environmental regulatory compliance, ESG, and sustainable transition.

"The appointment of Marco responds to a clear strategic vision: to support our clients in the regulatory, environmental, and climate challenges that directly affect their business decisions today. Environmental law and sustainability are no longer secondary areas. They are central to business management, access to financing, and corporate reputation," said Mauricio París, managing partner of Ecija Costa Rica.

On his part, Marco Quesada highlighted the focus of the new practice: «I join Ecija with the aim of building a modern and rigorous environmental practice that aligns with the international standards demanded today by investors, regulators, and markets,» he said. He added that "Costa Rica and the region are facing a deep transformation in environmental and climatic matters, and the role of the lawyer is to become a strategic partner that helps organizations anticipate risks and create value from sustainability."

More about Marco Quesada

He has over 10 years of experience in environmental law and sustainability, with a distinguished track record in regulatory compliance, environmental audits, due diligence processes, environmental litigation, and greenhouse gas management, both in Costa Rica and in other countries in Central America, the Caribbean, and the United States.

Before joining ECIJA, he served as regional director of the Environmental Department at a Central American law firm and as Director of Sustainability and Environmental Law at Ernst & Young (EY), where he led complex projects for companies across multiple sectors and industries.

He holds a degree in Law and a master's in Environmental Law from the University of Costa Rica, and has a solid technical training as a principal and internal auditor in ISO standards, as well as specialized certifications in carbon neutrality, greenhouse gas verification, and GRI standards.

The launch of this area will allow Ecija to provide specialized advice on regulatory and environmental compliance, ESG, and corporate sustainability, environmental due diligence in mergers and acquisitions operations, waste management, circular economy, climate change, carbon footprint, carbon neutrality, and environmental litigation, integrating the corporate, energy, infrastructure, TMT, compliance, and dispute resolution areas.

With this addition, the firm reaffirms its commitment to the growth of strategic practices linked to sustainability, regulatory innovation, and comprehensive support for companies with operations in Costa Rica and Latin America.

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