Following the adoption of Law No. 9736 on the Strengthening of Competition Authorities, Costa Rica begins the process of integrating the new top body of the Competition Commission (the “Coprocom”), a key issue in the

Our partner, Alberto Fernández López, participated today as a guest panelist in the webinar “Conciliation and Arbitration in the Region: Challenges and Opportunities in the face of Covid-19”, organized by the conciliation and arbitration centers of

The Latin American Association of Construction Law (ALDEC) publishes in its April newsletter an article co-written by our partner, Alberto Fernández López, on FIDIC contracts, pricing in construction contracts and the use of dispute boards.

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

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

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

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

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

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.