Ranking tables

Public Law | Latin America

Costa Rica

Public Law focuses on the relationship between individuals or private entities and central and local government and other public or regulatory bodies, which for the purpose of the Latin America guide covers constitutional and administrative law matters such as, contentious and non-contentious proceedings, judicial reviews, litigation before constitutional courts, advice on the powers and administrative functions of the government. It also includes matters relating to public procurement, as well as regulatory advice excluding regulatory work related to specific practice areas already considered in a particular jurisdiction: Competition, Energy & Natural Resources, Labour and Employment, Life Sciences, Tax, TMT, Intellectual Property, among others.

Rankings overview for Departments

S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Enrique Rojas FrancoRojas Franco & Asociados
  2. Ruben HernándezOller Abogados
E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Alejandro Batalla
    Alejandro Batalla ALTA Batalla16 Years Ranked
  2. Manrique Jiménez MezaCorporación JIME
1

Band 1

  1. Luis Ortiz
    Luis Ortiz BLP11 Years Ranked
  2. Aldo MilanoConsultores en Derecho Público
3

Band 3

  1. Alina Nassar
    Alina Nassar Nassar Abogados9 Years Ranked
  2. Marco Ureña
    Marco Ureña ALTA Batalla10 Years Ranked
  3. Alfonso LiaoTACTIC Estudio Legal
  4. Carlos Andrés Arguedas VargasCarlos Andrés Arguedas Vargas - Sole Practitioner
  5. Esteban AlfaroCaoba Legal
  6. María Lourdes Echandi GurdiánConsultores en Derecho Público

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. ALTA Batalla
    1
    ALTA Batalla
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Alta Batalla is held in high esteem for its prowess in providing counsel on contentious and advisory public law mandates in Costa Rica. The legal team frequently represents key names in the energy and pharmaceutical industries in administrative procedures and litigation. The law firm's scope of expertise extends to public procurement processes and providing sophisticated legal opinions on the regulatory frameworks of various sectors.
2

Band 2

  1. Arias
    2
    Arias
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Arias is a distinguished full-service firm that possesses a capable public law department in Costa Rica. The legal team offers experience handling public bidding and procurement processes and has particular know-how in executing contracts with the government on behalf of energy companies. The department has further expertise in representing clients in administrative proceedings and litigation.
  2. BLP
    2
    BLP
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    BLP is an established regional firm that boasts a respected public law practice in Costa Rica. The team is regularly sought out to handle a range of key matters, spanning public bidding and procurement and legislative reform to contentious proceedings before the administrative and constitutional authorities. BLP's new client wins includeGrupo Azvi.
3

Band 3

  1. Nassar Abogados
    3
    Nassar Abogados
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    The Nassar Abogados team enters the rankings this year due to strong market support.The department enjoys a dynamic practice in Costa Rica with a significant offering across the regulatory arena, including public bidding and procurement, permitting issues and compliance. The department offers further capabilities representing clients in administrative disputes. The law firm's clientele includes notable names from the aviation, technology and pharmaceutical sectors.
  2. Zurcher, Odio & Raven
    3
    Zurcher, Odio & Raven
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Zurcher, Odio & Raven acts for public and private sector clients on a range of significant public law mandates in Costa Rica. The firm is well versed in handling tender and procurement processes and matters relating to concession agreements. The team's scope of ability extends to contentious administrative proceedings as well as providing advice on regulatory frameworks.
  3. Consultores en Derecho Público
    Public Law
    2025 | Band 3