Department profile
Godínez Legal

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Costa Rica


Godínez Legal

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About

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Godínez Legal was founded in 2000 as a law firm exclusively specialized in labor and employment law. Our law firm is distinguished for having highly specialized lawyers and representing employers from various industries: from small and medium-sized companies to leading multinational companies in their sector, both nationally and regionally.

Our specialized litigation area is well known for its broad level of legal and technical knowledge and its extensive experience representing and advising employers in thousands of administrative and judicial processes in Costa Rica. In addition, we have vast experience in complex litigation. We have represented multinational companies and public institutions in the face of mass lawsuits of more than 500 workers and processes that, due to their amount, could seriously compromise the company's finances.

In addition to the above, within our area of ​​specialization, we provide our clients with a wide range of legal services, among which the following stand out: advice in general, as well as support in business restructuring processes; participation in labor due diligence (mergers and acquisitions); review of contracts and subcontracts (outsourcing contracting); human resources management; audits; drafting and updating of policies, regulations and compensation plans; training; management in corporate social responsibility and collective bargaining.

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

Provided by Chambers

  • Godínez Legal's level of mastery of labour matters is extraordinary. Their customer service is very timely and of high quality, and the team are always there when needed.

    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.
    • He is always accessible for consultations and skilled in handling complex cases. His experience and reputation are truly commendable.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
    • Alexander Godínez Vargas is a studious, hard-working, responsible and thorough lawyer.

      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 acts as if he were an in-house lawyer within our company due to his commitment, availability and sense of urgency.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Godínez Legal (2)

Costa Rica

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