LAWYER PROFILE

Neftalí Garro

Latin America 2027

BLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Insurance

Costa Rica

17 years ranked

About

Provided by BLP

Latin America

Practice Areas

• Insurance & Reinsurance

• Business Law

Career

Neftalí Garro is partner at BLP. He specializes in Corporate Law and Insurance & Reinsurance, leading this practice for Central America. With over 25 years of experience, he has advised on mergers, acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and corporate governance matters. His expertise in mergers and acquisitions spans various industries, and in Insurance & Reinsurance, he possesses extensive knowledge in contracts, regulatory issues, transactions, and complex claims and litigation. He is recognized and esteemed as a leader in insurance practice in Central America. A member of boards and committees, he serves as an arbitrator and speaker on insurance law and regulation. Since 2007, he has been a professor at the University of Costa Rica’s School of Law. Co-founder of BLP in 2003 and appointed partner in 2005.

Professional Memberships

• Interlaw: Member of the Board of Directors

• Insuralex: ExPresident and ExTreasurer of the Board of Directors

• Costa Rican Association of Insurance Law and Finance (ACODES): Ex-President

• International Association of Insurance Law (AIDA): Presidential Council Member

• DRCAFTA: Eligible arbitrator for the Solution of Controversies in Financial Services within the Free Trade Agreement, DRCAFTA

• International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC): Member

• Association of Private Insurers of Costa Rica (AAP): Coordinator of the Legal Committee

• Italian-Costa Rican Chamber of Industry and Commerce: Past Board Member

• Costa Rica Bar Association: Member of the Civil and Commercial Law Commission

• Institute of Corporate Governance of Costa Rica: Board Member

• Costa Rican International Law Association Phillip C. Jessup (ACODI): Former President.

• International Bar Association: Member (Officer, Insurance Committee; Officer, Women Lawyers’ Committee)

• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators: Member (MCIArb)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Insurance - Costa Rica

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Top-tier practitioner Neftalí Garro comes highly recommended for his capabilities representing clients in insurance mandates in Costa Rica. He offers a varied practice covering the full spectrum of insurance matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Neftalí Garro is one of the most reputable and knowledgeable insurance lawyers in Costa Rica. His judgement and expertise inspire great confidence.
InsuranceChambers Latin America
Neftalí Garro is an outstanding lawyer. He is highly specialised and a brilliant professional with a significant international profile.
InsuranceChambers Latin America