BTA Legal | Costa Rica

BTA Legal is a boutique law firm based in San José, Costa Rica.

Our client services are grounded in academic and professional excellence, close monitoring of changes in the laws and regulations, individual attention and the highest ethical standards.

We provide legal services to domestic and foreign clients, including multinational corporations. In addition, we offer legal support to in-house counsels at important organizations and other national and international law firms.

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April 10, 2023

We share an article published in last week’s edition of El Financiero by our partner, Alan Thompson, in which he analyzes the reasons behind bank rescues and how Costa Rican law deals with this complex topic. The article is available on the following links:

https://link.btalegal.com/48y

https://link.btalegal.com/kh9

March 23, 2023

Under Costa Rican law, the competition authority (COPROCOM) may conduct market studies to deepen its understanding of market dynamics, detect barriers to competition and make recommendations to public and private sector organizations. In guidelines submitted for public consultation until April 17th, 2023, the COPROCOM offers guidance on the rationale of market studies, how specific markets would be selected for study, and the manner in which these studies would be conducted. Firms may be required to provide information as part of these studies. In addition, market studies may trigger an investigation if evidence of anticompetitive conduct is found, depending on specific circumstances. The proposed COPROCOM guidelines are available here:

https://link.btalegal.com/f1v

February 17, 2023

Leaders League recognizes our partner, Alberto Fernández López, as one of the best arbitrators in arbitration proceedings in Costa Rica. Also, Chambers and Partners recognizes Alberto in its recently published Global 2023 edition. In Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators in Costa Rica, Alberto ranks band 1. According to Chambers: “Alberto Fernández Lopez is highly recognised for his activity as an arbitrator in relevant Costa Rican and international proceedings. He is endorsed by an onlooker who affirms: ‘Alberto Fernández Lopez is a leader in the arbitration field, and he is one of the most outstanding practitioners.’”

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