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Dispute Resolution - Costa Rica
What the Team is Known For
Facio & Cañas is an established law firm with a well-regarded dispute resolution offering. The legal team is well versed in civil and commercial litigation, and has noted experience handling insolvency, injunction and breach of contract cases. The department handles matters for a range of Costa Rican and international clients, and has a strong base in the automobile and aviation industries. Facio & Cañas is also well reputed for its strength in arbitration and white-collar crime.
Strengths
Facio & Cañas' senior lawyers are highly experienced in the way court proceedings work, and are knowledgeable about jurisprudence so they provide expectations on how our case might progress.
Notable practitioners
Market commentators value Roberto Leiva's capabilities as an arbitrator in Costa Rica. With his noted expertise in commercial arbitration proceedings, his experience as both counsel and arbitrator adds value for clients.
Roberto Leiva is someone I highly admire as he has a lot of knowledge of the Costa Rican system. He is very available, keen to help and able to resolve delicate issues.
Federico Torrealba is an amazing partner. He is helpful at the negotiation table, advising on the right path to follow.