Ley 10946
On June 24, Costa Rica published Law No. 10946, “Governance of Digital Services and Electronic Commerce,” which will enter into force in 12 months. The new legislation establishes a series of principles and rules governing electronic contracting, e-commerce, and consumer protection in digital environments, aligning Costa Rica more closely with international standards. Any company that […]
Ley 10961
Pursuant to Law No. 10961, published last Friday, an important amendment has been introduced to Law No. 7786, concerning the prevention and sanctioning of money laundering, terrorist financing, and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (ML/TF/FPWMD). In addition to the previously established categories: 1) Financial intermediaries and other entities supervised by […]
Lexology 2026
Nos complace que el reporte Lexology Index Central America 2026, recién publicado, nos reconoce en las áreas de Banca y Finanzas, Derecho de la Competencia y Resolución de Disputas. Gracias a clientes, colegas y amigos por las referencias.
Consumidor financiero
On April 22, Costa Rica published the law “Protection of Consumers in the Safekeeping of Their Funds Managed by Any Financial Institution in Costa Rica, Whether Public or Private, Authorized for This Purpose” (Law No. 10889). The country already has a regime of strict civil liability applicable to merchants vis‑à‑vis consumers for damages or losses […]
Aldec 2026
The 2026 ALDEC National Conference, organized by the Asociación Latinoamericana de Derecho de la Construcción (ALDEC), the Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos, and other organizations, was held on March 18 in San José. This event served as a key forum for Construction Law professionals and the infrastructure industry, where regional experts shared experiences and […]
Chambers Global 2026
Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2026 once again recognizes our partner, Alberto Fernández López, as one of the most sought‑after arbitrators in Costa Rica in civil and commercial arbitration and dispute resolution proceedings. According to Chambers, Alberto “is highly recognised for his activity as an arbitrator in relevant Costa Rican and international proceedings under CICA […]
El Banco Central de Costa Rica ha anunciado las nuevas tasas de interés máximas para créditos y microcréditos aplicables durante el primer semestre del 2026. Cobrar tasas superiores a estos límites puede constituir el delito de usura. Es importante que las instituciones financieras, empresas y personas se mantengan informadas y busquen la asesoría adecuada para garantizar el cumplimiento de la normativa financiera.
Competition Day
Our partner, Alan Thompson, served yesterday as moderator in a panel on the achievements and challenges of Costa Rica’s competition authorities, featuring Maryleana Méndez, Secretary General of ASIET; David Solano, competition law specialist; Cynthia Arias, member of SUTEL’s Board; and Isaura Guillén, Head of COPROCOM’s Procedures Unit. The panel was part of the “Competition Day” […]
Convention
Nuestro socio, Alberto Fernández López, tuvo una destacada participación en la XV Convención Centroamérica y del Caribe de Centros de Arbitraje, celebrada en Tegucigalpa, Honduras, los días 28-29 de octubre. Alberto participó como panelista invitado en un panel sobre el arbitraje en la transformación de los mercados económicos. El arbitraje y otros medios de resolución de disputas adquieren cada vez mayor importancia en la región centroamericana.
Fifco
BTA Legal advised FIFCO, one of Costa Rica’s leading business conglomerates, in the process of selling its food, beverage and retail businesses to Heineken. The transaction for US$3,250 million is considered the largest in Costa Rica’s history. Our partner, Alan Thompson, with support from the BTA Legal team, participated as one of the external legal […]