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Arias

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Latin America Guide 2026 : Costa Rica


Arias

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About

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.

Chambers Review

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Projects - Costa Rica

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

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 telecommunications, power and banking industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Arias assisted the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation in securing the legal clearances required for the Inter-American Development Bank-funded refurbishment of National Routes 1 and 160 in Costa Rica.

Strengths

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  • Arias make complex systems easier to navigate and offer sufficient support at every stage. We appreciate the professionalism and timeliness of the team's communications.

    Projects respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Carlos Ubico
    Band 3Carlos Ubico

    Carlos Ubico

    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 has good communication skills and knowledge as well as experience in the projects sector in Costa Rica.

      Projects respondentLatin America

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Costa Rica

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