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BLP

Competition/Antitrust

Latin America Guide 2027 : Costa Rica


BLP

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About

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The Competition/Antitrust practice at BLP handles the whole scope of services necessary to provide advice to companies doing business in Central America. These includes representation in litigation, mergers, and designing compliance programs and audits.

BLP is one of the few firms in Central America with a team of professionals dedicated to the practice area of Competition & Antitrust. Our deep knowledge of the field, along with unparalleled experience, has enabled us to be the leading practitioner in the region. We host a unique combination of lawyers experienced in private practice as well as ex-regulators. The combination of talent and expertise allows us to provide clients with comprehensive advice ranging from specific transactions to complex regulatory matters, with a deep understanding of the issues involved as well as prompt and efficient in-depth management of the subject.

Over the years BLP has established a track record advising multinational companies across the whole scope of competition and antitrust matters. Sectors attended include Telecom, pharmaceutical and energy, among others. Ample experience in merger control, and cases involving cartels and abuse of dominance.

The firm handles the most complex cases being currently litigated in this area. In addition, our team advises high-profile international merger filings, being the go-to firm for global international transactions.

Industries (18)

  • Financial Institutions
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Banks
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Retail
  • Real Estate
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Travel & Leisure

Chambers Review

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Competition/Antitrust - Costa Rica

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

BLP possesses a talented practice group that is well-reputed for its ability to handle the full scope of competition matters in Costa Rica. The firm boasts an outstanding track record in merger review proceedings before the authorities, with notable involvement in large regional corporate transactions. The department is equally proficient at handling investigations involving allegations of cartel activity and abuse of dominant position. BLP offers additional capabilities in competition-related litigation and is regularly sought out by clients from the telecommunications, retail and pharmaceutical sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • BLP assisted with the antitrust clearance of Heineken’s acquisition of FIFCO’s beverage and retail businesses, obtaining competition approval for the transaction.

Strengths

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  • We are very pleased to work with BLP. It is an exceptional law firm that offers a very high-quality service with real depth. From a litigation perspective, they handle matters exceptionally well and demonstrate a level of technical expertise and competition law knowledge that gives us great confidence.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • I've had excellent experiences working with BLP. It is a specialised competition law firm, and its team is consistently top-notch.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Uri Weinstok
    Band 1Uri Weinstok

    Uri Weinstok

    Outstanding department head Uri Weinstok continues to be hailed by commentators for his market-leading position within the competition and antitrust market in Costa Rica.
    • Uri Weinstok has an extensive track record in competition cases in Costa Rica. My experience working with him has consistently been very positive.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
    • Uri Weinstok is a wonderful lawyer who provides exceptional service of a very high quality and depth in competition law.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at BLP (1)

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