Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : Costa Rica
Band 2
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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.
Chambers Review
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
- Facio & Cañas defended Gestión y Consultoría Integrada GCI in an arbitration proceeding filed by Aeris Holding related to the construction and remodelling of Juan Santamaría International Airport in Costa Rica.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
Well-known co-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 is an amazing partner. He is helpful at the negotiation table, advising on the right path to follow."
Ranked Lawyers at
Facio & Cañas
Costa Rica
Members
Provided by Facio & Cañas
Adelita Olivares
Gianna Cersosimo
Luis Sanchez
Manuel Gonzalez
Mauricio Bolaños