Innovative and dynamic attorney, with over 20 years of experience in the legal profession. Daniel specializes in various areas of law including Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Tax Law and Dispute Resolution. A forward thinker, he has proactively coordinated the start-up of operations of numerous multinationals and continues providing legal services to secure their successful operations in Costa Rica. Daniel understands the business environment in Costa Rica enabling him to create a… Show more Innovative and dynamic attorney, with over 20 years of experience in the legal profession. Daniel specializes in various areas of law including Corporate & Commercial, Real Estate, Tax Law and Dispute Resolution. A forward thinker, he has proactively coordinated the start-up of operations of numerous multinationals and continues providing legal services to secure their successful operations in Costa Rica. Daniel understands the business environment in Costa Rica enabling him to create a gateway for the delivery of a seamless legal services aligned to client’s needs.For 10+ years, Daniel Muñoz headed KPMG's Business Law Practice, leading its team of attorneys in day to day corporate matters as well as transactional and M&A deals. When in KPMG, Daniel represented multinational companies in on all matters related to local and international M&A’s, Corporate Restructuring, Joint Ventures, Foreign Investment and Civil and Commercial Contracts. He actively participated in tax driven projects and thus if very knowledgeable in Tax Law.Peers and clients recognize Daniel as a leading lawyer in his practice areas. When it comes to Corporate & Commercial, Daniel has successfully and seamlessly represented a significant number of national and multinational companies in their start-up operations in Costa Rica and their day-to-day affairs. In regards to Real Estate, Daniel has actively engaged in the development of Costa Rican mixed-used projects. His daily activities involve advising both sellers and buyers to successfully achieve closings. Meanwhile, in Dispute Resolution, Daniel represents national and multinational companies in local disputes as well as international arbitrations before the ICC. Daniel is capitalizing his extensive experience by continuously advising clients in M&A deals and labor and commercial disputes. Show less

Legal Practice Manager-Senior Manager (2007 to present). Responsible for managing KPMG’s legal practice. Main responsibilities include: Recruiting and coaching legal practice team members on technical, corporate and career matters; procuring new business opportunities; evaluate, acceptance and continuance of clients per Firm’s Policy; Assuring quality control in all services; Supervising lower-level staff attorneys. Achieving projected annual budget; Responsible of overseeing billing and… Show more Legal Practice Manager-Senior Manager (2007 to present). Responsible for managing KPMG’s legal practice. Main responsibilities include: Recruiting and coaching legal practice team members on technical, corporate and career matters; procuring new business opportunities; evaluate, acceptance and continuance of clients per Firm’s Policy; Assuring quality control in all services; Supervising lower-level staff attorneys. Achieving projected annual budget; Responsible of overseeing billing and collections. Staying informed of what is going on in the profession. Directly counsels in a variety of areas of the law, including business organizations, contracts, labor/employment, litigation, tax, Free Trade Zone Regimes and real estate, among others. Coordinates engagement teams to provide the firm’s international clients with an integrated perspective on investing in Costa Rica. •KPMG In-House Legal Counsel (2010 to present). Responsible for assessing and managing risks for the Firm. Main responsibilities include: Providing legal advice to KPMG Senior Partner, Risk Management Partner and Human Resources Manager. Advising the Executive Committee. Liaising with KPMG’s International Office of General Counsel. Leading the drafting, review and approval of contracts and documents prior to the release within or outside of KPMG; reviewing proposed alliances and provision of services by third parties; serving as advisor in the investigation of fraud or illegal-act discoveries. Coordination with outside counsel in litigation and complex matters. Counseling the Human Resources Department in labor law issues. Show less