Latin America Guide 2027 : Costa Rica
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Zurcher, Odio & Raven
Private companies are the State´s greatest ally when it comes to developing large infrastructure projects. Over the last 25 years, the firm´s partners working on this area have served as legal advisors in both sides of the equation, advising the Public Administration and the private investors or developers.
We understand how the system works, so that when one of our clients has an idea that may benefit the public interest, we can actively seek to discuss it with the corresponding public entities; observing the most rigorous transparency standards. Also, our experience gives us a better understanding of most of the obstacles that large projects face, and the possible schemes to overcome them.
Also, one of our main differentiator is that the Head of Department, Claudio Donato Monge, has served as a recurrent consultant for the Public Administration, regardless of the Administration or Government in power. That gives our advisory an edge as we truly understand both sides of the equation, and we know the concerns, limitations, weaknesses and strenghts of dealing with the Costa Rican Public Administration.
The past two years have been slower regarding large infrastructure projects. However, that is expected to change in the short term, with some large interesting projects in the horizon in the fields of energy, railways, ports and highways.
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Prestigious firm Zurcher, Odio & Raven is well known for its strong and experienced projects department, and is highly regarded for its ability to advise both public and private entities on the financing, structuring and operation of key infrastructure programmes. The team has a significant involvement in road and transportation development, and also boasts experience handling energy projects in Costa Rica.
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Zurcher, Odio & Raven advised INECO in the executing unit of Costa Rica’s Transport Infrastructure Program, a public road infrastructure initiative valued at approximately USD400 million, including the Barranca–Limonar highway expansion.
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Zurcher, Odio & Raven is a well-known firm in Costa Rica with many years of experience in the projects sector and a team of highly professional and committed lawyers.
Zurcher, Odio & Raven excels at understanding the client’s operational and commercial necessities, quickly identifying complex issues and providing practical, clear recommendations.
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Front-running co-department head Claudio Donato Monge is a highly respected practitioner with a longstanding presence in the Costa Rican projects arena. He is routinely seen assisting Costa Rica government bodies with significant public infrastructure projects.
Claudio Donato Monge provides strong client service, and we greatly value his support and advice on the day-to-day issues that arise in our operations.
Claudio Donato Monge offers strong commercial vision and he is the best of the best when it comes to project guidance.
Skilled practitioner and head of department Claudio Antonio Donato López is well regarded by clients in the Costa Rican projects market. His advice encompasses diverse sectors, including airport, rail and geothermal energy projects.
Claudio Antonio Donato López focuses on delivering solutions by understanding clients’ primary objectives, and he handles the various stages and procedures involved in projects extremely well.
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Projects
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Ignacio Gallegos
Marco López Volio
Alejandra Montiel
Claudio Donato López
Guiselle Barboza
Claudio Antonio Donato López
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