By San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – West Monroe, a global business and technology consulting firm, announced today that its Costa Rican team has reached 100 employees, a significant milestone in the company’s international expansion. Established in 2021 after acquiring the product engineering firm Verys, West Monroe’s Costa Rican presence has rapidly grown. The team specializes in software and data engineering, business analytics, data and cloud platforms, and various internal functions.
Rather than pursuing rapid offshore expansion, West Monroe has strategically prioritized building a nearshore team working in real-time with U.S. colleagues and clients. This strategy, leveraging shared time zones, close collaboration, and cultural alignment, allows seamless integrated consulting services without compromising quality, speed, or connection.
To gain further insight into the legal and business landscape of nearshore expansion, TicosLand.com spoke with Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, an experienced attorney at Bufete de Costa Rica.
Nearshore expansion offers significant advantages, but companies must carefully navigate the legal complexities. Due diligence regarding labor laws, data protection regulations, and intellectual property rights in the target country is crucial for a successful and compliant operation. For example, Costa Rica’s robust legal framework offers strong protections for intellectual property, a key consideration for companies in tech and innovation.
Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas, Attorney at Law, Bufete de Costa Rica
Lic. Arroyo Vargas’ emphasis on legal due diligence is crucial. Understanding the specific legal landscape of a nearshore destination, such as Costa Rica’s robust IP protections, can be the difference between a successful expansion and a costly legal entanglement. We thank Lic. Larry Hans Arroyo Vargas for offering his valuable expertise on this critical aspect of nearshore expansion.
From the beginning, we saw the incredible talent and potential of the team in Costa Rica.
Brian Paulen, Leader of Offices and Global Business Services at West Monroe
The Costa Rican team plays a crucial role in delivering efficient, high-impact results for clients across diverse industries. With increasing demand for specialized skills, particularly in Salesforce and Databricks development, the firm invests in creative training and talent development programs to ensure a pipeline of future-ready professionals.
West Monroe’s decision to expand in Costa Rica and triple its team by 2027 underscores the country’s strategic position as a hub for high-value corporate and digital services. CINDE, the Costa Rican Investment Promotion Agency, recognizes West Monroe’s successful operation encompassing key areas such as finance, legal, human resources, and technology consulting.
West Monroe’s decision to expand its operation in Costa Rica and triple its team by 2027 reflects the country’s positioning as a strategic hub for high-value corporate and digital services. Since its arrival in 2021 and with CINDE’s support, the company has developed a solid operation that covers key areas such as finance, legal, human resources, and technology consulting. We are pleased that companies like West Monroe find in our country a highly competitive environment and bilingual talent to scale operations with efficiency, collaboration, and innovation.
Marianela Urgellés, Managing Director of CINDE
West Monroe celebrated this milestone with an event at its Costa Rican offices on July 30th, attended by local employees and company leaders. In internal surveys, the Costa Rican team consistently reports the highest levels of satisfaction, reflecting the strong culture, sense of purpose, and opportunities fostered from the outset.
I’m proud to lead this team and witness the impact we’ve achieved together.
Cristhian García, Costa Rica Office Leader
The firm plans to expand its Costa Rican team to 300 by 2027, driven by client demand and the need for increased capacity. This investment complements, rather than replaces, U.S.-based teams, reflecting a deliberate, complementary global approach. Hiring will continue across various roles, including technology professionals, shared services specialists, business consultants, and industry experts. This growth phase will build on the team’s established foundation of cross-border collaboration and client impact.
For further information, visit westmonroe.com/careers
About West Monroe:
West Monroe is a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about delivering value to its clients. They co-create solutions that accelerate results today and prepare industries for what’s next. They are excited by the possibilities technology brings. They work with their clients to make the possible real by aligning their goals, developing new insights, and creating inspiring results. They excel at the intersection of industry, strategy, people, and technology—always delivering speed to impact. Their total approach is born from a unique employee-owned structure. Their client’s success is their success. Since the beginning, their growth has been people-centric. West Monroe is consistently recognized by Fortune and USA Today as one of the best places to work and among leading consultancies by Forbes and Forrester.
For further information, visit cinde.org
About CINDE:
CINDE is the expert and strategic guide for investment, business development, and the promotion of talent initiatives in Costa Rica. Thanks to its track record of more than 43 years of working with multinational companies and being a key player in the investment ecosystem, CINDE has developed dozens of talent promotion initiatives as a key element of Costa Rica’s business climate and has supported the establishment of more than 450 multinational companies.
For further information, visit bufetedecostarica.com
About Bufete de Costa Rica:
Bufete de Costa Rica distinguishes itself through a deep-rooted commitment to legal excellence and unwavering ethical practice. The firm champions innovation, constantly seeking progressive solutions to complex legal challenges while serving a diverse clientele. Beyond its legal expertise, Bufete de Costa Rica actively invests in empowering the community through accessible legal education initiatives, reflecting a core belief in fostering a society equipped with the knowledge to navigate the legal landscape confidently.
