About Reinhold y Asociados
Assisting Investors in Costa Rica Since 1995.
Reinhold y Asociados is an independent Costa Rican consulting company providing project management, environmental consulting, due diligence, asset management, conflict resolution, and business support services. For more than three decades we have assisted international investors, property owners, developers, and businesses in navigating the unique opportunities and challenges of Costa Rica.
Experience You Can Trust
Investing or doing business in another country requires local knowledge, trusted relationships, and practical experience. Our role is to represent our clients' interests with integrity, professionalism, and complete transparency.
Whether you are evaluating an investment opportunity, managing a development project, protecting valuable assets, or resolving unexpected challenges, we provide objective guidance and practical solutions based on decades of experience working throughout Costa Rica.
What We Offer
- Project Management
- Environmental Consulting
- Forestry & Land Management
- Asset Management
- Due Diligence
- Research & Business Development
- Conflict Resolution & Troubleshooting
- Representation & Brokerage Services
Our Approach
Every project is different, but our philosophy remains the same: provide honest advice, clear communication, and practical solutions that protect our clients' interests.
We understand the importance of making informed decisions. Our multidisciplinary approach combines local knowledge with an established network of legal, accounting, engineering, and environmental professionals to ensure clients receive comprehensive support throughout every stage of their project.
Our goal is not simply to solve today's challenges, but to help build long-term success through careful planning, responsible management, and sustainable development.
30+ Years
Assisting investors and businesses throughout Costa Rica.
Trusted Network
Working alongside experienced legal, accounting, engineering, and environmental professionals.
International Clients
Supporting investors, landowners, and organizations from around the world.
Erik Reinhold
Managing Director
Born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in 1962, Erik Reinhold has lived in Costa Rica since 1993 and is a legal resident.
Since founding Reinhold y Asociados in 1995, he has represented private investors, landowners, developers, and international organizations in projects involving real estate, forestry, environmental management, asset recovery, due diligence, crisis management, and sustainable development.
With more than thirty years of experience working throughout Costa Rica, he has successfully guided clients through complex legal, environmental, financial, and operational challenges while protecting their investments.
Selected Project Experience
1995-1997
Represented several U.S. landowners experiencing squatter occupations. Working with government authorities and the U.S. Embassy, successfully negotiated the recovery of more than 100 hectares of land and secured clear legal title for the owners.
1997-2003
Represented a Dutch investment group in the acquisition and development of a 105-hectare property near Jaco Beach. Managed planning, permitting, office operations, staffing, infrastructure construction, and residential development as General Manager until the project changed ownership in 2003.
Approximate Project Value: USD $8 Million
2003-2018
Represented investors in the Playa Laguna real estate development. Conducted extensive research, coordinated legal action, negotiated a favorable settlement, managed the property, and ultimately oversaw the successful sale of the project in 2018.
Approximate Project Value: USD $15 Million
2004-2007
Served as Costa Rican representative for Teak Bestand, an association of approximately 230 investors. Negotiated the rescue of an abandoned teak plantation, reorganized its management, and directed operations until investors resumed control.
Approximate Project Value: USD $3 Million
2006-2007
Advised a Dutch association of investors in a failed vanilla plantation project. Conducted research and developed the legal strategy used by investors to pursue recovery of their losses.
2007-2009
Represented Dutch investors involved in the Triple Garant Fund. Conducted extensive due diligence and coordinated legal action that resulted in the freezing of assets on behalf of investors.
Approximate Investment: USD $5 Million
2015-2017
Conducted research, coordinated legal action, and managed asset recovery for a group of Italian real estate investors. Successfully negotiated a settlement without litigation.
2018-2019
Managed several high-end condominiums and luxury villas in Tamarindo, Guanacaste, providing comprehensive property management and operational oversight.
Approximate Portfolio Value: USD $2 Million
2019-2020
Directed the responsible harvesting and closure of a Gmelina plantation before converting the property into a natural reserve focused on long-term carbon sequestration.
2020-2025
Costa Rican representative and partner for Green Industry Group Germany. Led the acquisition, restoration, and reforestation of more than 100 hectares at the Llano Bonito Nature Reserve, including the planting of over 20,000 native trees and establishment of a Private Forest Reserve.
2023-2025
Owner's representative for Rancho Burrica, assisting Dutch owners with permitting, accounting, operational support, and ongoing management of this beachfront eco-retreat near Pavones.
2023-2025
Managing Partner of Casa Jimmy Studios, a professional recording and rehearsal facility in Costa Rica specializing in vintage instruments and amplifiers.
2024-2025
Appointed Executor and Costa Rican legal representative for the Estate of James Gentry. Managed legal, financial, and administrative matters while protecting and transferring estate assets to the beneficiary in the United States.
Llano Bonito Nature Reserve
Transforming previously cleared land into a thriving private forest reserve through conservation, reforestation, and sustainable land stewardship.
Since 2020, Reinhold y Asociados has served as the Costa Rican representative and project partner for Green Industry Group Germany, overseeing the acquisition, restoration, and long-term management of the Llano Bonito Nature Reserve.
The project encompasses more than 100 hectares, consisting of approximately 65% mature rainforest and 35% previously cleared land that had been burned and degraded. In 2021 the property was officially designated as a Private Forest Reserve.
Working with local professionals and environmental specialists, the project established the required infrastructure, assembled the operational team, and successfully planted more than 20,000 native trees. Reforestation and conservation efforts continue as part of a long-term commitment to biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and responsible land management.
100+
Hectares Protected
20,000+
Native Trees Planted
2021
Private Forest Reserve Established
Ongoing
Conservation & Reforestation