Zurcher, Odio & Raven, Projects | Chambers Latin America Profile

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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.

Chambers Review

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Projects - Costa Rica

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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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Work Highlights

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Zurcher, Odio & Raven was instructed by the Costa Rican Chamber of Construction to analyse the impact of some modifications that were introduced to the public procurement act, which affected price adjustment procedures of public infrastructure projects and contracts.

Notable Practitioners

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Claudio Donato Monge

Band 1

Front-running department head Claudio Donato Monge is a highly respected practitioner with a longstanding presence in the Costa Rican projects arena. He is routinely seen representing Costa Rica government bodies in significant public infrastructure projects.

"Claudio Donato Monge has great experience and an excellent reputation in the Costa Rican projects domain. He is a very good lawyer."

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