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Provided by Andrea Hulbert
International Arbitrator, Mediator & Dispute Board
Experience in more than 50 international arbitration cases
February 2025: Workshop on the Administration and Practice of Dispute Boards. DRBF. San Salvador.
August, 2023: International Mediator. Training program given by the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC). Member of the International Mediators Panel.
January 2022: DRBF. The DRBF Administration and Practice Workshop (8 hours).
February, 2021: Mediator, conciliator, and negotiator. Training Program offered by the International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration of the Costa Rican American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham). Qualification: 100 (120 hours).
November, 2020: Adjudicator. DRBF. Dispute Resolution Board Foundation. Virtual Training Workshop for Latin American Dispute Boards.
October, 2017, and November, 2019: Expert on Oral Litigation. High Management Training Program. General Business Foundation / University of Granada, Spain. This course was taken a second time to update.
September, 2017: Mediator. MWI Mediation Training Program. Boston Massachusetts. USA.
October, 2016: International Expert in Financial Crime. University of Granada. Spain.
Febuary, 2016: Advanced Arbitration Course. Interuniversity Center for European Studies, the International Center for Arbitration, Mediation and Negotiation and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Exam taken and approved 27 May 2016. Outstanding qualification with the recognition as Member/MCIArb.
January, 2010: Specialist in Civil and Commercial Liability. Universidad Castilla La Mancha. Spain.
October, 2005: Arbitrator. Second Latin American Program of Training in Business Arbitration. University for International Cooperation and CLAE- Latin American Center for Business Arbitration.
January, 1995: Notary Public. Law Faculty, University of Costa Rica.
December, 1994: Lawyer. Costa Rican Bar Association.
January, 1989-November, 1994: Licentiate’s Degree in Law. Law Faculty, University of Costa Rica.
July, 2023: LCIA/ Councillor of the London Court of International Arbitration Latin American and Caribbean Users' Council.
July, 2021: ASIDP/ Asociación Iberoamericana de Derecho Privado.
February, 2021: DRBF/ Dispute Resolution Board Foundation.
May, 2020: ALARB. Latin American Association of Arbitration.
May, 2016: CIArb / Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. MCIArb.
May, 2016: ICC – Paris / Institute of World Business Law.
July, 2015: GACC/ Central American and Caribbean Group of Arbitration.
December, 2013: AW / Arbitral Woman (Paris).
November, 2013: IBA / International Bar Association.
April, 2012: ICC International Chamber of Commerce - Costa Rica.
March, 2012: CEIA / Spanish and Ibero-American Arbitration Club. // CEA Women for Costa Rica representative 2022 – Up to date.
October, 2011: NYSB / New York State Bar Association International Section and Dispute Resolution Section. Membership ID: 827535.
January 2011: ICC Costa Rica - International Chamber of Commerce.
January, 2011: Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce.
December, 1994: The Costa Rican Bar Association. Number 6866.
2023: The competence of the arbitrators. Co-authored with Fernando Montero. 25 años de la Ley RAC. Del dualismo al monismo. Editors: Dyalá Jiménez and Karima Sauma. EDiNexo
2022: Interim Measures in International Arbitration: Jurisdictional matters. Volume 100. Women in Arbitration. Arbitration Library. Mario Castillo Freyre Law Firm. Available at http://www.castillofreyre.com/Publicaciones/Arbitraje/1
2022: Costa Rica Chapter: "Interferences of the Political Constitutions of Iberoamerican Countries in the Development of International Arbitration." Iberoamerican Chapter of the ICC Business Law Institute: https://2go.iccwbo.org/las-interferencias-de-las-constituciones-politicas-de-los-paises-iberoamerica-en-el-desarrollo-del-arbitraje-internacional.html
2020: Transparency in the Code of Good Practices of the Spanish Club of Arbitration. Available in Pragma International and LinkedIn.
2020: Guide on the application of the New York Convention in Costa Rica. Available in Pragma International and LinkedIn.
2019- 2020-2021: LatinLawyer Contributor. Arbitration Reference, Costa Rica 2020. https://latinlawyer.com/know-how/topics/1000481/arbitration. LatinLawyer Contributor. Arbitration Reference, Costa Rica 2019.
2018: Award Annulment on International Arbitration. Available on LinkedIn.
2018: Repercussions of the Tax Law on Legal Entities, Law No. 9428, Debt solidarity of legal representatives and partners. Available on LinkedIn.
2017: Agency Agreements and Distribution Agreements International Encyclopedia, Wolters Kluwer International. Supl. 34, Costa Rica. 2017.
2017: Agency and Distribution Agreements in Costa Rica (2018). Available on LinkedIn.
2017: What is the jurisdiction of the estate if the deceased had a connection with Costa Rica? 2017. Available on LinkedIn.
2017: Judiciary control of arbitral awards in other countries. A brushstroke on the CAC Congress in Bogota. Available on LinkedIn.
2016: Bilateral Investment Treaties in Costa Rica. Available on LinkedIn.
2015: The Testaments in Costa Rica. LinkedIn.
2015 : The Creation of the Iberoamerican Arbitration Center (CIAR) and Costa Rica as the Presidential Headquarters. International Law Magazine El Foro. Costa Rican Bar Association (2015). Available on LinkedIn.
2014: Analysis of the IBA Guidelines on Party Representation in International Arbitration. Written for the Spanish Club of Arbitration / CEA. 2014. Available on LinkedIn.
2013: The Price of Prejudice and the Benefit of Support. Published on the LinkedIn Blog, on the website of the Hulbert Volio & Parajeles Law Firm, and in the Dos Magazine, Volume 2, Edition 6, No. 12, June 2014.
2012: Wealth Preservation – The Testament Magazine. Also, in http://www.youblisher.com. Number XIII. 2012.
2008: COSTA RICA. Anti - Money Laundering Legislation. International Bar Association (IBA) at https://www.anti-moneylaundering.org/Search/Default.aspx?q=Anti%20-%20Money%20Laundering%20Legislation.%20International%20Bar%20Association. 2008
2008: “COSTA RICA” - The Americas Restructuring and Insolvency Guide 2008-2009 (Co-authored with Senior Partner Humberto Pacheco A., M.C.L.), Globe White Page Ltd., 2008.
2007: The Curator Plenitud Magazine, San José, Costa Rica. 2007.
2000: Annotated Family Code and related legislation). Editorial Investigaciones Jurídicas, Sociedad Anónima. First to twelfth editions. (I.J.S.A.).
1992: Compilation and updating of the Costa Rican Extradition Law, Editorial Investigaciones Jurídicas, Sociedad Anónima (I.J.S.A.), San José, Costa Rica. 1992.
1992: Collection and update of the Organizational Law of the Judicial Power of Costa Rica Branch and Related Laws, Editorial Investigaciones Jurídicas, San José, C.R. 1992.
Andrea's professional journey is awe-inspiring. As the founding partner of Hulbert Volio Abogados, her expertise in conflict resolution, particularly in handling complex national and international cases, underscores her remarkable skill set. Her extensive experience spanning over 30 years covers a diverse range of legal areas, including commercial contracts, energy, telecommunications, and mergers and acquisitions, among others, with a focus on Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States.
Her role as an international arbitrator further highlights her proficiency in navigating intricate legal matters, making her an ideal candidate for presiding arbitrator positions in commercial cases and cases involving trade agreements.
Andrea's involvement in prestigious organizations such as the ICC Arbitration Commission, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the Institute of World Business Law, and the LCIA Latin American and Caribbean Users' Council demonstrates her commitment to advancing the field of arbitration globally.
Her contributions extend beyond her legal practice, as she actively participates in academic endeavors, sharing her expertise as a public speaker and professor of international law, contracts, and international arbitration. Her recognition as a Global Leader in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution by reputable institutions like Chambers & Partners and Who's Who Legal is a testament to her exceptional reputation and standing within the legal community.
Native English and Spanish.
September, 2011-Up to date: Founding and Managing Partner of Hulbert Volio Abogados. International Arbitrator; mediator and Dispute Board.
January, 2014-January, 2023: Founder and Academic Director of the Jorge Volio J. International Studies Center www.ciecostarica.com
April, 2010 – 2011: Partner of the Litigation and Arbitration Division, Zurcher Odio & Raven.
May, 2007 – 2010:Senior Associate. Litigation and Arbitration Division, Pacheco Coto Firm, currently EY Law.
January, 2005 - 2007: Director of the Litigation Department, Batalla Abogados.
October, 2004 – 2007: Legal Counsel for the National Cattle Corporation CORFOGA.
December, 2004: Litigation Attorney. Fernández López y Asociados.
January, 1997 - 2002: Member of the Editorial Board, Editorial Investigaciones Jurídicas, Sociedad Anónima (I.J.S.A.).
April, 1995 - 2002: Assistant Magistrate of the Third Criminal Chamber, Criminal Judge of Alajuela and Counsel of the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice.
April, 1995 - 1996: Coordinator of the Technical Secretariat of the Inter-institutional Forum for Updating Costa Rican Legislation. In this forum, the following draft laws were drawn up: Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and Criminal Enforcement Law.
December, 1994 - 1995: Litigation Attorney. Consultant and Public Notary, Hulbert & Volio Law Firm.
Global 100 - 2024, Women in Leadership Award, in the Legal Luminary category.
Global 100
2024
WWL Thought Leader, Arbitration, WWL Global- Arbitration y WWL Central America – Dispute Resolution
Who's Who Legal
2023
WWL Thought Leader, Arbitration, WWL Global- Arbitration y WWL Central America – Dispute Resolution
Who's Who Legal
2024
Leaders League, Costa Rica: Best Arbitrators.
Leaders League
2023
Exceptional Women of Excellence
Women Economic Forum (WEF)
2022
Global Leader in Arbitration. Who's Who Legal Global (WWL): Arbitration, Global Leader in Arbitration: "She knows the environment in which he operates perfectly, and provides a great deal of confidence to her clients". / "The knowledge she possesses,
Who's Who Legal (WWL)
2020
Global Leader in Arbitration
Who's Who Legal (WWL)
2021
Global Leader in Arbitration
Who's Who Legal (WWL)
2022
Global Leader in Arbitration.
Who's Who Legal (WWL)
2023
Global Leader in Arbitration
Who's Who Legal (WWL)
2024
Leader in Dispute Resolution in Central America
WWL/LATIN Lawyer. Who's Who Legal: Central America in Dispute Resolution 2019.
2019
Most Influential Woman in Civil Litigation - Costa Rica
Global Excellence Awards , AI – Acquisiton International, The Voice of Corporate Finance.
2018
Excellence in Legal Services in Dispute Resolution.
Global Awards - London
2017
Woman Innovation Award
Alborada III Awards 2013 - Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce.
2013
The Butterfly Award
Association for Leadership and Social Ascent (ALAS). This recognition was awarded to Andrea Hulbert by the Association for Leadership and Social Ascent (ALAS): "... for her leadership, courage and ability to evolve and change as a professional, building a
2012
Academic Excellence Award
V Latin American Congress of Criminal Law and Criminology. Santiago de Chile
1993
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Partner and department head Andrea Hulbert garners client praise for her range of dispute resolution skills including expertise in bankruptcy proceedings, civil litigation and arbitrations relating to construction contracts.
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Andrea Hulbert is an excellent lawyer. She is intelligent, charming, extremely knowledgeable and commercially aware.
Andrea Hulbert is an excellent lawyer. She is intelligent, charming, extremely knowledgeable and commercially aware.
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