Chambers Global
Chambers and Partners, a top legal directory, recognizes BTA Legal in its recently published Global 2022 edition. In Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators in Costa Rica, our partner Alberto Fernández-López ranks band 1. According to Chambers: “Alberto Fernández Lopez of BTA Legal plays an active role as an arbitrator on high-profile cases, with one […]
consulta publica
After publication of the general regulations of the new competition law (Law 9736), the Competition Commission and the Telecom Superintendence have started submitting guidelines for public consultation. The purpose of these guidelines is to promote transparency and legal certainty on the interpretation and application of the law. Comments on guidelines on the leniency program for […]
anti-money laundering
New anti-money laundering and compliance regulations entered into force in Costa Rica on January 1st of this year. Regulation SUGEF 12-21 applies to banks, financial institutions and local financial conglomerates, and some provisions also apply to firms or individuals that qualify as “designated non-financial businesses and professions” (DNFBPs). Feel free to contact us for more […]
Reglamento Ley 9736
The Regulations of the Law on the Strengthening of Costa Rican Competition Authorities (Law 9736) were published today in the official bulletin “La Gaceta” (Executive Decree 43305-MEIC). These Regulations cover important topics contained in the new law, including changes in the organization and powers of local competition authorities (COPROCOM and SUTEL), competition advocacy tools, special […]
Paradoja
Costa Rica recently adopted important amendments to competition/antitrust laws. However, major challenges remain in terms of modernizing the regulatory framework and re-evaluating public monopolies and state-owned enterprises, in line with OECD recommendations. We invite you to read the article “The paradox of competition in Costa Rica”, by our partner Alan Thompson, published in Delfino.cr this […]
Foro Lead
Our partner, Alan Thompson, participated today as a speaker in the forum “Challenges for the effective application of competition law in Costa Rica”, organized by Lead University. Participants discussed regulatory reform, institutional reform, competition law exemptions, and competition in public procurement proceedings.
Chambers Alberto
Chambers Latin America 2022 recognizes our partner, Alberto Fernández López, as one of the “Most in Demand Arbitrators” in Costa Rica. According to the publication: “Alberto Fernández Lopez of BTA Legal plays an active role as an arbitrator on high-profile cases, with one interviewee asserting: ‘His work has been excellent. He is without doubt an […]
Chambers Alan
Chambers Latin America 2022 recognizes our partner, Alan Thompson, as one of the top lawyers in the field of Competition/Antitrust in Costa Rica. According to the publication: “Alan Thompson enters the rankings following strong market recognition for his expertise and service, with a client noting: ‘He analyses all the angles of the matters, advises on very […]
Our partner, Alan Thompson, participated as the main speaker today in a discussion on the reforms to competition/antitrust laws in Costa Rica, as part of the launch of the Competition, Trade and Investment Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce – ICC Costa Rica.
co-authored
Our partner, Alan Thompson, co-authored a study on the legal and institutional framework for the promotion of competition in Costa Rica and presented it today at a forum organized by Academia de Centroamérica. Read it here: