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ALTA - Costa Rica

Environment

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ALTA - Costa Rica

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Environment - Costa Rica

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

ALTA is a pre-eminent firm with expertise in contentious environmental issues. The legal team regularly defends companies against claims from the Costa Rican environmental authorities, and also advises on authorisations for unregulated activities in the industrial sector. The department also offers noted strength in regulatory mandates, including environmental audits and compliance. The firm's client roster includes notable names from the construction, manufacturing and biopharmaceutical sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • ALTA advised Davivienda on an environmental issue regarding the sale of a property within the protected territory of the Barva Aquifer Protection Zone.

Strengths

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  • ALTA’s lawyers have a lot of experience and knowledge in the environmental law field. They are quick to respond and assess all the angles of the case at hand.

    Environment respondentLatin America

  • The environment law department at ALTA combines knowledge with professionalism and clear communication.

    Environment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Raúl Guevara
    Raúl Guevara

    Raúl Guevara

    Distinguished partner Raúl Guevara is skilled in advising government entities and private companies on pollution and environmental compliance mandates in Costa Rica. He also has experience representing clients in contentious environmental law proceedings.

    • Raúl Guevara is a well-rounded lawyer who is empathetic to the needs of his clients.

      Environment respondentLatin America

    • Raúl Guevara has extensive experience and knowledge of public regulations and institutions, as well as policies and trends in sustainability and environment.

      Environment respondentLatin America
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  • Roberto Cordero
    Roberto Cordero

    Roberto Cordero

    Esteemed practitioner Roberto Cordero boasts strong expertise in assisting clients with mandates relating to environmental compliance and sustainability matters in Costa Rica.

    • Roberto Cordero is a highly specialised lawyer. There are not many legal practitioners in Costa Rica who understand environmental issues as technically well as him.

      Environment respondentLatin America

    • Roberto Cordero is a pioneer in the environment law space and has a specialised practice in this field.

      Environment respondentLatin America
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  • Adrián Vega
    Adrián Vega

    Adrián Vega

    Associate-to-watch Adrián Vega often aids clients on mandates relating to environmental regulatory compliance in the agro-industrial and manufacturing sectors.

    • Adrián Vega offers a trusted service, providing timely communication and always considering the needs of the client.

      Environment respondentLatin America
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