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The Projects practice at BLP has been involved in all of the largest infrastructure projects in Costa Rica. 

Our experience includes the representation of sponsors, lenders, commercial banks, multilateral and development banks, contractors, investors and operators in energy projects ( hydro, wind, geothermal and solar facilities and pipelines) transportation projects (airport, toll road and ports concessions) that used several project finance techniques.     

BLP experience in renewable energy projects is unmatchable in the region having advised the lenders in the biggest hydro facility in Central America and in the latest BOT and four wind farms awarded by the Costa Rican Electricity Institute. In addition BLP has advised the developer of the latest Costa Rican Electricity Institute BOO wind project in all stages of such project.

Regarding energy, our experience covers the full range of development and energy law issues, development site due diligence and acquisition, power purchase agreement negotiations, transmission line and right of way negotiations, environmental, community relations, taxation, financing, construction of and general regulatory aspects.

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Projects - Costa Rica

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Regional heavyweight BLP fields a market-leading projects practice in Costa Rica. The experienced team handles a range of issues for sophisticated international and local investors and sponsors, and boasts expertise in the financing of large-scale infrastructure projects under PPP guidelines that includes in-depth knowledge of securities deals and syndicated lending. The Costa Rican practice group enjoys a strong reputation in the energy sector for developing green energy projects, such as solar photovoltaic power plants, as well as for advising on project acquisitions.

Work Highlights

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  • BLP was instructed by International Finance Corporation to provide support during the structuring and tendering phases in respect of a new concession for financing and building new infrastructure and maintain Puerto Caldera.

Strengths

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BLP proactively seek our benefit and are quick to act. Their responses are agile, and they are able to explain both the local Costa Rican culture and the legal framework.

Projects respondent
Latin America

BLP's service is exceptional and trustworthy. They deliver exceptional support and are highly responsive to our needs, promptly addressing our requests and assisting us in a swift manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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Luis Manuel Castro
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Luis Manuel Castro
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Band 2

Respected practitioner Luis Manuel Castro garners recognition from market commentators for his notable work within the Costa Rican projects arena. Informed by a strong corporate practice, he is experienced representing clientele from the infrastructure, banking and finance, and energy sectors.

Luis Manuel Castro is an excellent leader who has ensured the success of the firm. The level of sophistication of his practice is very strong.

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Luis Ortiz
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Luis Ortiz
3
Band 3

Co-head of department Luis Ortiz continues to be highly endorsed by interviewees for his activity in the Costa Rican projects field. He is renowned for his work advising on regulatory projects issues.

Luis Ortiz is a great and competent lawyer who is well reputed in the Costa Rican legal market.

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Luis Manuel Castro
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Luis Manuel Castro
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Luis Ortiz
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Luis Ortiz
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Band 3
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David Gutiérrez

David Gutiérrez

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Francisco Obando

Pablo Umaña

Sofía Zúñiga

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