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Arias

Public Law

Latin America Guide 2027 : Costa Rica

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About

Provided by Arias

Lead by our partner Carlos Ubico, Arias Public Law Practice Group has developed a strong and respected practice and the team has been involved on innovative matters.

Our team is best known for:

  • Understanding the commercial and political needs of our clients

We understand our client’s commercial needs and work closely with other firm´s practice groups to plan and execute the most effective strategy for the client including clear responses under work pressure always providing high and international standards.

  • Having a highly specialized area fully prepared with different Public Law areas

Our team´s attorneys have in-depth knowledge in Public Law areas such as: Public Law Legal Advice to Government Offices, Administrative Public Litigation, government procurement proceedings, administrative procedures, energy and utilities, and Public Law Legal Advice; working together with our local and foreign investors in these matters.

  • Working with an integrated structure that includes other practice areas to help clients resolve their legal concerns

We work closely with the other practice groups as Government Affairs and Mergers and Acquisitions to coordinate communication and political strategies.

  • Advising prestigious local and international companies to develop and achieve its goals and exceed their expectations. 

Our key clients come from a competitive private sector but also, we offer services to Public Entities.

Chambers Review

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Public Law - Costa Rica

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Arias is a distinguished full-service firm that possesses a capable public law department in Costa Rica. The legal team offers experience handling public bidding and procurement processes and has particular know-how in executing contracts with the government on behalf of energy and tech companies. The department has further expertise representing clients in administrative proceedings and litigation.

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Work Highlights

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  • Arias advised Boston Scientific on its participation in a Costa Rican public procurement process for the supply of medical devices and healthcare products.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Arias has a solid and dedicated public law team that has been essential in helping us achieve our objectives and keep our projects on track. Their advice is thorough and meticulous, and we feel genuinely supported by them.

    Public Law respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlos Ubico
    Carlos Ubico

    Carlos Ubico

    Prominent partner and department head Carlos Ubico is highly active within the Costa Rican public law arena, representing national and international clients in permitting, public tenders and administrative litigation matters.

    • Carlos Ubico has such in-depth knowledge of public law that he is able to explain very complex matters in a simple and straightforward way. We appreciate that he provides not only legal opinions but also practical advice.

      Public Law respondentLatin America
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