Department profile
BLP

Insurance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Costa Rica


BLP

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About

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BLP is recognized as the market leader in insurance and reinsurance. BLP had a pivotal role in opening up the Costa Rican insurance market to private insurance companies and has continued to be involved in the development of the market in its early years. Its lawyers’ boast in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry through experience with a wide range of clients in all segments of the market (insurers, reinsurers, intermediaries). 

The firm is well known by the major players in the insurance industry in the region, being advisors and having assisted the vast majority of them in their incursion into the Costa Rican market, as well as advising major international reinsurers 

BLP was the advisor on several “firsts” in the newly privatized Costa Rican insurance market: the first combined (property & casualty + life & health) insurance license, the first multinational insurer license, the first monoline insurer license,the first cross-border insurer registration, the first cross-border insurance broker registration, among others.

Industries (4)

  • Banks
  • Financial Services
  • Health Care
  • Insurance

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Insurance - Costa Rica

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

BLP is a full-service law firm with a longstanding presence in the market and a well-established insurance team advising on a broad range of insurance and reinsurance matters in Costa Rica. The firm stands out for its capabilities in insurance regulatory matters, coverage disputes, liability claims and insurance-related transactional work. The practice group also possesses notable expertise in coverage analysis, insurance fraud and cross-border regulatory matters. BLP's lawyers are frequently instructed by insurers, reinsurers, brokers, financial institutions and industry associations.

Work Highlights

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  • BLP advised Asociación de Aseguradoras Privadas and its board on insurance regulatory matters, including regulatory changes affecting group insurance and market conduct reforms in Costa Rica.

Strengths

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  • BLP stands out for its knowledge and expertise in insurance matters, which is among the best in the market. The firm has a high level of sophistication across various areas and many years of industry experience. They are extremely diligent and agile in the solutions they provide.

    Insurance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Neftalí Garro
    Band 1Neftalí Garro

    Neftalí Garro

    Top-tier practitioner Neftalí Garro comes highly recommended for his capabilities representing clients in insurance mandates in Costa Rica. He offers a varied practice covering the full spectrum of insurance matters.

    • Neftalí Garro is one of the most reputable and knowledgeable insurance lawyers in Costa Rica. His judgement and expertise inspire great confidence.

      Insurance respondentLatin America
    • Neftalí Garro is an outstanding lawyer. He is highly specialised and a brilliant professional with a significant international profile.

      Insurance respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchJuan José López
    Associates to watchJuan José López

    Juan José López

    Associate-to-watch Juan José López is recognised for his expertise in the insurance field in Costa Rica. He regularly advises local and international clients on regulatory, corporate and transactional matters within the insurance sector.

    • Juan José is a highly valuable professional who is building a solid reputation in the insurance sector. He offers outstanding client service and a high level of sophistication in his work.

      Insurance respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at BLP (2)

Costa Rica

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