Environment | Latin America

Alta Batalla is a pre-eminent firm with expertise in contentious environmental issues. The legal team regularly defends companies against claims from the Costa Rican environmental authorities, and also advises on authorisations for unregulated activities in the industrial sector. The department also offers noted strength in regulatory mandates, including environmental audits and compliance. The firm's client roster includes notable names from the construction, manufacturing and biopharmaceutical sectors. Cementos Progreso is the team's new client win.

Well-regarded regional firm BLP offers multidisciplinary work in the Costa Rican environment field. The legal department is experienced in advising clients on environmental inquiries, audits, and litigation, and the team's other areas of strength include permitting procedures and regulatory compliance. BLP's clientele hails from the oil and gas, real estate, manufacturing, food and beverage, and NGO sectors.