Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : Costa Rica
Band 1
Chambers Review
ALTA Batalla is an outstanding dispute resolution practice commanding a first-class reputation in Costa Rica. The experienced team handles matters spanning the whole spectrum of litigation, including civil, commercial and criminal procedures. The law firm is regularly sought out by key Costa Rican and international companies, as well as private clients. ALTA Batalla's prowess in the area also extends to arbitration. The department advises on consumer disputes, breach of energy and construction contracts, and white-collar cases.
Work Highlights
- ALTA Batalla represented Daikin Industries to defend against a claim for damages made by Centro Cars for termination of a distribution contract.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have a longstanding relationship with ALTA Batalla. They are reliable and respond to our queries in a timely fashion. They are widely knowledgeable about legal and commercial trends in Costa Rica."
"ALTA Batalla's lawyers are highly skilful and possess both the technical knowledge and the experience necessary to lead the processes to a resounding success."
"We have a longstanding relationship with ALTA Batalla. They are reliable and respond to our queries in a timely fashion. They are widely knowledgeable about legal and commercial trends in Costa Rica."
"ALTA Batalla's lawyers are highly skilful and possess both the technical knowledge and the experience necessary to lead the processes to a resounding success."
Notable Practitioners
Partner and head of department Róger Guevara is a key name in the Costa Rican dispute resolution area. He is frequently instructed by key Costa Rican and foreign clients on commercial and civil litigation, as well as class action lawsuits. He also boasts significant arbitration expertise, including commercial arbitration proceedings under ICC rules, and can often be found representing clients in contract disputes and terminations.
"Róger Guevara is an experienced lawyer who analyses all the elements that are at play in the litigation proceeding. He maintains a good relationship with the counterparty which is a key strength."
"Róger Guevara is very strategic and able to tackle the core of the issue at hand; his creativity and extensive knowledge provide clarity. He's also easy to reach, so we feel very well tended to."
Noted partner Alejandro Batalla is appreciated by market sources within the Costa Rican dispute resolution sphere for his litigation expertise, which includes civil liability claims.
"Alejandro Batalla's commercial vision in the dispute resolution arena in Costa Rica is very strong."
Up-and-coming partner Mariela Martínezgarners strong praise from clients in the Costa Rican dispute resolution sector for her activity in civil and commercial litigation relating to contractual breaches and non-compliance.
"Mariela Martínez handles significant dispute resolution matters for us and she is able to obtain successful results. Her level of service is very strong."
Sophia Villalta continues to be recognised as associate-to-watch following significant peer and client recognition for her involvement in civil claims, settlements and commercial arbitrations.
"Sophia Villalta Chong is a tour de force. She is very detail-oriented and able to carry the strategy of the case, taking the stress away from me."
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