Latin America Guide 2027 : Costa Rica
Ranked Individual
Provided by Arias
Arias has 82 years of experience providing accurate and timely solutions based on clients’ goals, a great team of professionals, award-winning client service and unparalleled innovation to the region’s legal market. A full-service law firm able to provide advice in over 35 practice areas; with a legal team of 39 Partners and more than 130 lawyers through their 7 offices across Central America. Our team is highly regarded for its expertise in administrative procedures, lawsuits against the Government, government procurement proceedings, public works, infrastructure concessions, public project financing, and constitutional claims before the Costa Rican Constitutional Court.
Our strengths:
Experienced team: Led by Carlos Ubico, who is recognized for his expertise in public and private investment.
Client-oriented: Focused on understanding client needs and providing solutions through various legal mechanisms.
Comprehensive services: Able to handle complex transactions with an integrated structure that includes other practice areas. We work closely with our Government Affairs practice team to coordinate communication and political strategies.
International focus: Attuned to the needs of international clients, offering 24/7 availability and business cultural sensitivity allowing us to develop a relationship of trust with the client.
Provided by Chambers
Arias is a regional firm that offers a solid projects offering. The respected team is adept at handling the financing of public works, energy and infrastructure projects, in addition to dealing with concession agreements and expropriation procedures. The department's client roster comprises key names in the Costa Rican power and chemicals industries.
Provided by Chambers
Arias advised Grupo Laeiz on a public procurement process for the leasing and operation of thermal generation power blocks, with an offer of over USD190 million.
Provided by Chambers
Arias provides a solid service backed by extensive experience, excellent response times and a highly efficient approach.
Provided by Chambers
Head of department Carlos Ubico is praised by market commentators for his practice in Costa Rica's projects arena. He is well placed to assist clients throughout public procurement processes.
Carlos Ubico is highly professional and has extensive experience in the Costa Rican projects arena.
Projects
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Carlos Ubico
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