Department profile
Godínez Legal

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Costa Rica


Godínez Legal

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About

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The Labour & Employment practice advises national and multinational employers across the employment lifecycle, from day-to-day workforce management to strategic projects, sensitive employment decisions and complex disputes.

The team handles employment contracts and executive compensation, policies and internal regulations, disciplinary and termination processes, workplace investigations, labour audits and compliance, outsourcing, workforce restructurings, collective bargaining, social security, employment aspects of M&A and corporate reorganisations, training, litigation and administrative proceedings.

Clients include employers in financial services, retail, telecommunications, aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality and other labour-intensive sectors.

Recent work includes senior executive employment and separation matters, cross-border workforce reorganisations, employee integrations and transfers arising from corporate transactions, social security and employment-classification matters, and individual and multi-claimant litigation involving significant financial or operational exposure.

The department’s distinguishing strength is the integration of preventive risk management with contentious experience. This allows the team to anticipate how employment decisions may be challenged and to structure practical, business-focused and defensible solutions in executive employment, high-exposure disputes, social security and employment-related corporate transactions.

Industries (14)

  • Food
  • Agriculture
  • Retail and wholesale
  • Distribution
  • Banking and finance
  • Hospitality, tourism, and leisure
  • Teaching and research institutes
  • Advertising
  • Vehicle dealerships
  • Telecommunications
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate
  • Technology
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Costa Rica

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Godínez Legal is a solid Costa Rican labour and employment boutique that boasts a strong roster of domestic and multinational clients active across the country. The established team is continually recognised for representing entities against employee claims, as well as individual disputes relating to dismissals. The firm often represents companies from the financial, retail and aeronautical sectors, as well as public institutions.

Strengths

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  • Godínez Legal demonstrates solid expertise and knowledge in labour law, reflected in the high percentage of labour claims they won. The firm stands out for the trust it inspires, its responsiveness, positive approach and its consistent updates on labour legislation.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Alexander Godínez Vargas
    Band 1Alexander Godínez Vargas

    Alexander Godínez Vargas

    Highly respected department co-head Alexander Godínez Vargas is a leading practitioner on labour and employment subjects in Costa Rica.
    • Alexander Godínez Vargas is a great lawyer with a strong command of the relevant legislation and excellent advocacy skills. He is particularly effective in presenting and defending arguments before judges.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
    • Alexander Godínez Vargas has extensive experience and knowledge in labour and employment law, always seeking the best alternatives while anticipating risks.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchJosé Miguel Granados Benavides
    Associates to watchJosé Miguel Granados Benavides

    José Miguel Granados Benavides

    Associate-to-watch José Miguel Granados Benavides is singled out by clients for his capabilities in Costa Rica's labour area.

    • José Miguel Granados Benavides takes the time to understand our business. He is not only my adviser but also an essential part of my strategy and the way I do business.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Godínez Legal (2)

Costa Rica

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