BTA Legal advised FIFCO, one of Costa Rica’s leading business conglomerates, in the process of selling its food, beverage and retail businesses to Heineken. The transaction for US$3,250 million is considered the largest in Costa Rica’s history. Our partner, Alan Thompson, with support from the BTA Legal team, participated as one of the external legal advisors, providing support in matters of competition law, securities market regulations and corporate matters. The transaction was signed on September 22, and the final closing is pending some regulatory approvals.