Desirée Barahona Mata

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Academic Background

  • Juris Doctor equivalent from Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho

Professional Experience

  • Desirée specializes in Corporate Law and Data Privacy. She is an Associate Attorney at Facio & Cañas since 2024.
  • Desirée has experience in Mergers and Acquisitions including the structuring of companies, contract drafting, due diligence processes and transaction execution. She has led cross-border projects for companies in various industries including logistics, technology, chemical and pharmaceutical.
    In the field of Data Privacy, she focuses on compliance with laws and regulations related to personal data processing. She provides advice on privacy protocols, informed consent, risk assessment for data transfers, and data breach management for technology, multimedia, and social network companies, among others.
  • Desirée also has experience in Intellectual Property, primarily in invention patents.