Department profile
Ecija Abogados

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2027 : Costa Rica


Ecija Abogados

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About

Provided by Ecija Abogados

We have a team of 10 lawyers dedicated to the practice of litigation and arbitration. We represent our clients in court, in civil, commercial, constitutional, employment, tax, criminal and bankruptcy proceedings, as well as in litigation against the government and its companies.

During 2022, our main cases were related to bankruptcy, distribution contracts, construction projects, renewable energy, technology, and white-collar crime. We also assisted international law firms in the enforcement of international judgments and awards, exequatur, and international judicial assistance.

We have provided legal assistance in all types of dispute resolution proceedings to several types of companies, generating a very significant experience in Dispute Resolution and long-standing relationships with our clients. Within our Practice we have provided and keep providing services to a client portfolio that involves many types of companies, including multinational clients that have relied on us to lead their litigation and arbitration procedures.

One of our specialties is arbitration, where our team has the participation of outstanding lawyers in the field with more than 20 years of experience in domestic and international proceedings, both as lawyers and arbitrators.

Industries (5)

  • Retail
  • Energy
  • Media
  • Aviation
  • Oil

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Costa Rica

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

ECIJA boasts an active dispute resolution team within an international outfit. The Costa Rican department is noted for its experience in commercial litigation and has particular strength in debt collection and termination of contract disputes. ECIJA offers significant experience in international and domestic arbitration as well as enforcing the recognition of arbitral awards, and often represents foreign clients.

Work Highlights

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  • ECIJA represented Marcas Mundiales Honduras in an ICC arbitration concerning the termination of a distribution agreement with CATOEX.

Strengths

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  • ECIJA combines a strategic approach to conflict resolution with a clear assessment of risks, supporting decision-making through well-founded, timely and practical advice.

    Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mauricio Paris
    Band 1Mauricio Paris

    Mauricio Paris

    Head of department Mauricio Paris is recognised as a significant figure in the arbitration field. He is noted for his experience both as legal counsel and as arbitrator in international and domestic arbitrations. He also has expertise in the annulment of arbitral awards.

    • Mauricio Paris' judgement inspires great confidence, both due to his experience and his personal commitment to each engagement, which clearly sets him apart from his peers.

      Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchAracelly López
    Associates to watchAracelly López

    Aracelly López

    Associate-to-watch Aracelly López breaks into the rankings this year after receiving ample market recognition for her experience in the Costa Rican dispute resolution arena.

    • Aracelly López is an exceptional litigator.

      Dispute Resolution respondentLatin America

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Costa Rica

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