Sergio Artavia

Practice Areas

Agribusiness, Anti-money Laundering Compliance, Aviation, Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, Competition & Antitrust, Consumer Protection, Constitutional Affairs, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Energy & Infrastructure, Ethics & Anti-Corruption, Free Trade Zones, Global Mobility, Insurance & Reinsurance, Labour & Employment, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Public Law, Public Procurement & Regulation, Real Estate & Hospitality, Regulatory Compliance, Prevention & Risk Management, Telecommunications, Media & Technology.

Career

Founder Partner of Artavia & Barrantes Law Firm, widely recognized locally and regionally as one of the foremost attorneys specializing in dispute resolution and advanced litigation. An academic and professor at various national and international universities, he is the author of over twenty books on civil, commercial, and arbitration law.

Professional Memberships

-Member of the World Association of Procedural Law; of the Ibero-American Institute of Procedural Law.

- President of the Costa Rican Institute of Procedural Law (president since 2012).

- Member of the Technical Advisory Commission of the Conciliation and Arbitration Center of the Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica.

-Member of the International Chamber of Commerce - ICC for its acronym in English (Costa Rica Chapter). ---.Member of the Review Commission of the International Commercial Arbitration Law project, based on the UNCITRAL Model Law.

-Member of the Latin American Arbitration Association

Personal

Sergio Artavia is a distinguished legal professional with a Doctorate in Law and a Bachelor's degree in Law from the Universidad Escuela Libre de Derecho. His academic journey reflects a commitment to excellence and a solid foundation in legal studies.

As a specialist in civil law and arbitration, Sergio Artavia has honed his expertise through continuous learning and professional development. He has undertaken internships and specialized courses at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Tulane, Roma, Barcelona, Salamanca, among others.

With over 30 years of experience, Sergio Artavia has emerged as a seasoned legal practitioner, particularly in civil litigation and arbitration. He holds the position of Director Jurídico, overseeing more than 2,500 civil lawsuits and arbitrations during his illustrious career.

Sergio Artavia's impressive academic background, extensive professional experience, and notable achievements in civil litigation and arbitration underscore his standing as a distinguished legal professional. His commitment to excellence and leadership in the legal arena make him a trusted advisor and advocate for a diverse range of clients.

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Costa Rican Courts.

ICSID

ICC

Languages Spoken

Spanish, English