Strategic Rigor & Absolute Discretion

Our Team

Licda. María Gabriela Fonseca Gamboa

Advises corporations and international investors on the execution of commercial agreements, corporate governance, contract drafting, and business expansion across Costa Rica.

Lic. Juan José Acuña Leandro

Litigation Partner | Criminal Defense & Trial Practice

Lic. Gustavo Adolfo Koutsouris

Senior Counsel | Corporate & Commercial Transactions

Founding Partner | Corporate, Criminal & Family Law | International Legal Operations

Leads the firm’s strategic and cross-border vision at Oikos Legal. Bringing over 15 years of legal experience and advanced European academic credentials, she has spent more than seven years cultivating strategic partnerships with premier U.S. law firms. She specializes in strategic litigation, corporate structuring, and comprehensive private wealth advisory.

Specializes in criminal litigation and high-stakes defense strategy. His practice focuses on the technical analysis of complex case records and the robust safeguarding of fundamental constitutional rights before judicial authorities.

Licda. Melissa Barahona Alvarado

Professional, approachable, and internationally focused, Emmanuel brings a client-centered approach to every interaction and reflects Oikos Legal's commitment to building strong, lasting professional relationships.

Emmanuel Fonseca

Client Relations & Business Coordinato

Associate | Debt Recovery & Civil Litigation

Manages judicial debt collection and loan portfolio recovery, pre-litigation debt mitigation, and defense in property and civil asset disputes.

Specializes in enterprise legal risk mitigation, corporate compliance program structuring, and technical civil dispute resolution.

Lic. Max Rodríguez Gamboa

Consultant | Civil Law & Regulatory Compliance

Emmanuel Fonseca is a bilingual legal professional currently pursuing his Law degree at Universidad Libre de Derecho in Costa Rica.He holds a C1 English certification from San Diego State University, enabling him to communicate effectively with international clients, attorneys, and professional partners.

With experience in client relations, business coordination, production, and legal research, Emmanuel combines strong communication skills with a developing legal background.

He is also a member of the Dr. Carlos Gómez Ruedas Law Research Group, contributing to legal research and analysis.

At Oikos Legal, Emmanuel serves as a key point of contact for clients and international partners. He also represents the firm at legal trade shows and professional events throughout the United States, helping develop professional relationships and introduce Oikos Legal's services to law firms and potential business partners.