Department profile
ALTA - Costa Rica

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2026 : Costa Rica


ALTA - Costa Rica

Rankings

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Dispute Resolution - Costa Rica

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

ALTA has an outstanding dispute resolution practice commanding a first-class reputation in Costa Rica. The experienced team handles matters spanning the whole spectrum of litigation, including civil, commercial and criminal procedures. The law firm is regularly sought out by key Costa Rican and international companies, as well as private clients. ALTA's prowess in the area extends to arbitration. The department is well placed to advise on breach of contract disputes, construction litigation and compensation claims, with further expertise in white-collar crime cases.

Work Highlights

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  • The team at ALTA represented Monarch Investors Group in proceedings before the Court of Appeal pertaining to an enforcement of arbitration order against Punta Vista Bahía.

Strengths

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  • ALTA stands out for the exceptional human talent it has. The lawyers are experienced yet innovative in their approach to complex issues.

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  • ALTA lawyers are very accessible, respond quickly to queries raised by the client, resort to negotiation rather than confrontation and propose strategies quickly as events happen.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Róger Guevara
    Band 1Róger Guevara

    Róger Guevara

    Partner and head of department Róger Guevara is a key name in the Costa Rican dispute resolution area. He is frequently instructed by key Costa Rican and foreign clients on commercial and civil litigation, as well as class action lawsuits. He also boasts significant arbitration expertise, including commercial arbitration proceedings under ICC rules, and can often be found representing clients in contract disputes and terminations.

    • Róger Guevara is a lawyer with impressive business acumen. He knows how to reconcile things and prevent things from getting out of control.

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    • Róger Guevara has proven to be a highly persuasive and intelligent but also reasonable and respectful lawyer who is appreciated by peers and judiciary authorities alike.

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  • Band 2Alejandro Batalla
    Band 2Alejandro Batalla

    Alejandro Batalla

    Noted partner Alejandro Batalla is appreciated by market sources within the Costa Rican dispute resolution sphere for his litigation expertise, which includes construction claims.

    • Alejandro Batalla is diligent and listens carefully to the information that the client provides.

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  • Band 4Mariela Martínez
    Band 4Mariela Martínez

    Mariela Martínez

    Partner Mariela Martínez enjoys solid praise from clients for her activity in civil and commercial litigation in Costa Rica. She acts in damages claims and breach of contract cases.

    • Mariela Martínez is a very good and diligent lawyer.

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  • Associates to watchFelipe Riveros
    Associates to watchFelipe Riveros

    Felipe Riveros

    Associate-to-watch Felipe Riveros receives a raft of praise from clients for his activity within the Costa Rican dispute resolution area. He is well placed to assist clients with a range of commercial litigation, including construction disputes and breach of contract cases, with further experience in international and domestic arbitration proceedings.

    • Felipe Riveros has a very in-depth knowledge of local regulation.

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