About

Provided by Facio & Cañas

Dispute Resolution is one of our strongest practices. The department is best known for successfully litigating in complex cases related to the recovery of damages. It consists of a first class professional team, specialized in litigating criminal, civil, administrative, commercial and intellectual property law matters, both at a judicial and arbitration level.  

Specifically about arbitration, our team has represented clients in different types of arbitration (e.g., infrastructure companies, the operator of the San Jose International Airport, purchasers and sellers, insurers, lenders and trustees, inter alia), both under the local Arbitration Act and foreign arbitration rules.  A significant number of arbitration proceedings in our recorded history figure among the most important in terms of the amount of the dispute and the awards eventually granted to our clients.

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Dispute Resolution - Costa Rica

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Band 2

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.

Work Highlights

  • The team at Facio & Cañas acted for Grupo Corporativo Saret in arbitration proceedings against Compañía Nacional de Fuerza y Luz over damage caused by construction of a biothermal plant.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Roberto Leiva
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Roberto Leiva
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Band 1

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 one of the best and most in-demand arbitrators in Costa Rica.

Federico Torrealba
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Federico Torrealba
2
Band 2

Well-known head of department Federico Torrealba has solid expertise advising on dispute resolution mandates such as civil lawsuits and commercial arbitrations in Costa Rica.

Federico Torrealba's knowledge is excellent and he has a perfect grasp of the subject matters.

Gianna Cersosimo
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Gianna Cersosimo
4
Band 4

Partner Gianna Cersosimo comes highly recommended by clients and market commentators alike for her experience in Costa Rican dispute resolution area. She is well versed in handling commercial litigation and arbitration, with further activity in criminal proceedings.

Gianna Cersosimo is on top of each and every detail and how one factor affects the other. You can see the passion and the sense of justice in her.

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Facio & Cañas

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Costa Rica

Dispute Resolution

Federico Torrealba
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Federico Torrealba
2
Band 2
Gianna Cersosimo
4
Gianna Cersosimo
4
Band 4
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators

Roberto Leiva
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Roberto Leiva
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Band 1

Members

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Adelita Olivares

Gianna Cersosimo

Luis Sanchez

Manuel Gonzalez

Mauricio Bolaños