Ministry of Health
Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health is issuing regulations and guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic, applicable in the public and private sectors. We are providing legal advice to our clients on corporate and regulatory issues involved in the implementation of such regulations. The official list of COVID-19 related regulations and guidelines is available here: https://link.btalegal.com/wji
Client Choice
Our partner Alan Thompson was recognized as a winner of the Banking Law category for Costa Rica in the 2020 edition of the prestigious Lexology Client Choice awards. Established in 2005, Client Choice recognizes those law firms and partners around the world that stand apart for the excellent client care they provide and the quality […]
Ley 9736
Important forums on Costa Rica’s new competition law took place last week in San José, one on December 10 organized by Lead University and another on December 13 organized by the Competition Commission (COPROCOM). Our partner Alan Thompson participated in both forums as a guest panelist and spoke about the expectations around this recent legal […]
Se publica Ley 9736
Law # 9736 strengthening Costa Rican competition authorities enters into force today following publication in the official bulletin “La Gaceta”. Under this law, the Competition Commission (COPROCOM) will become a full-time administrative tribunal and its budget will be significantly increased. Also, both the COPROCOM and the Superintendence of Telecommunications (SUTEL) will have more powers to […]
Dispute boards
Dispute boards can be a useful mechanism for resolving disputes in construction and infrastructure projects. Our partner, Alberto Fernández-López, moderated a panel on the role of dispute boards in infrastructure projects held today at the Costa Rican Congress.
Chambers
Chambers and Partners, a top legal directory, recognizes BTA Legal in its recently published 2020 Latin America edition. In Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators in Costa Rica, our partner Alberto Fernández-López ranks band 1. According to Chambers: “Alberto Fernández López maintains a leading reputation in the Costa Rican arbitration circle. One source notes that […]
Ley 9708
Law # 9708 authorizing the Costa Rican Government to issue international bonds for up to US$1.5 billion was published on July 24, 2019 in the official bulletin “La Gaceta.” The law spells out several rules and conditions for this Eurobond issue, including rules that the Finance Ministry will have to follow regarding the selection of […]
Oecd y competencia
Several legal reforms are pending approval in the Costa Rican Congress as part of the process of the country’s accession to the OECD, including amendments to competition laws aimed at strengthening competition authorities and improving investigation and merger review proceedings. Our partner Alan Thompson analyzed these issues in an interview today on the radio program […]
Latin Finance
Our partner Alan Thompson attended the 5th Central America Finance & Investment Forum, organized by Latin Finance and sponsored by BAC Credomatic and the Central American Bank for Economic Integration. The event took place today in San José. The minister of finance and the president of the Central Bank of Costa Rica were among the […]
Law # 9689 amending Costa Rica’s Free Zone Law was published today in the official bulletin “La Gaceta.” The purpose of this amendment is to adapt rules governing free zone services companies to the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS). Regulations spelling out new requirements for free zone services companies must […]