coprocom
Draft guidelines on the analysis of relative monopolistic practices (which include vertical restraints and abuse of dominance) were recently submitted for public consultation by the Costa Rican competition authority (Coprocom). The objective of these guidelines is to provide transparency and predictability on how Coprocom will define relevant markets and market power in abuse of dominance […]
III Encuentro de Expertos en Obra
Our partner Alberto Fernández López will participate as a panelist in the III Meeting of Experts in Construction organized by Ankawa International in Cusco, Perú, on November 24-25. Alberto will speak about the advantages of DAB (dispute adjudication boards) in public procurement from the perspective of procurement entities.
competition authorities
In Costa Rica, competition authorities (Sutel in the telecom market and Coprocom in all other markets) may conduct unannounced inspections (dawn raids) on companies’ premises to gather evidence of possible monopolistic practices. These inspection powers were recently strengthened with the passing of law # 9736, one of the requirements for the country’s accession to the […]
Congreso nacional de construcción
We would like to extend an invitation to attend the National Construction Conference, which is being held on November 8th, 2023, at the auditorium hall of the Costa Rica Bar Association in San José. BTA Legal is one of the sponsors. The focus of the conference will be on dispute boards and the recently enacted […]
Arbitraje, Contratación Pública y Junta de Resolución de Disputas
Our partner Alberto Fernández López will participate as a panelist at the III International Congress “Arbitration, Public Procurement and Dispute Resolution Board” organized by the International Center for Arbitration, Dispute Resolution & Dispute Board (CIARD). The event will take place on October 12-13 in Trujillo, Perú.
Chambers Latin America 2024 Alan Thompson
Chambers Latin America 2024 recognizes our partner, Alan Thompson, as one of the top lawyers in the field of Competition/Antitrust in Costa Rica. According to the publication: “Head of department at BTA Legal, Alan Thompson is active within the Costa Rica competition and antitrust arena, and is well regarded by market commentators.” A client notes: […]
Chambers Latin America 2024 Alberto Fernández
Chambers Latin America 2024 recognizes our partner, Alberto Fernández López, as one of the “Most in Demand Arbitrators” in Costa Rica. According to the publication: “BTA Legal’s head of department Alberto Fernández Lopez is highly recognised for his activity as an arbitrator in relevant Costa Rican and international proceedings under CICA and ICC rules for […]
Un tema delicado: comunicaciones y acuerdos entre competidores
We share an article published in last week’s edition of the weekly journal “El Financiero”, in which our partner Alan Thompson examines the legal treatment of agreements and exchanges of information between competitors in Costa Rica and how it compares with recent guidelines issued in the European Union. It was also published in the opinion […]
Congreso Nacional de Arbitraje y Conciliación Mercantil
We would like to extend an invitation to attend the II National Commercial Arbitration and Conciliation Congress: After 25 years of the ADR law. It will be held at the Catholic University of Costa Rica on August 22 and 23 and will cover current issues in commercial arbitration and conciliation procedures at the national and […]
Sutel
Draft guidelines on the calculation of the amount of fines for competition law violations in the telecom sector were submitted for public consultation until June 30th by the Costa Rican Telecom Superintendence (Sutel). The objective of these guidelines is to provide transparency and predictability on how Sutel will determine the amounts of fines in antitrust […]