TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)
Latin America Guide 2025 : Costa Rica
Band 2
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Provided by Arias
One of the largest and most respected law firms in Central America, Arias has 82 years of experience providing accurate and timely solutions based on clients’ goals, a great team of professionals, award-winning client service and unparalleled innovation to the region’s legal market.
The globalization and evolution of business transactions has required the creation of innovative strategies that enable companies to position themselves and remain as leaders in the market by executing schemes and structures of pioneering systems and telecommunications. Prestigious companies worldwide place their trust in our firm by allowing us to contribute in the design, implementation and ongoing development of its operations through the following activities, among others:
- Structuring legal and corporate strategic regional sales centers
- Managing and recruiting regulator controlled public service concessions
- Advising on regulatory aspects of traditional telecommunications systems, mobile phones, VoIP networks, and the Internet
- Negotiating with other operators and providers of telecommunications systems on contracts and interconnections
- Acquiring and registering technological equipment subject to registration
- Obtaining licenses for local operators of avant-garde mobile telephone products
- Authorizing, establishing, and developing international call centers
- Consulting and managing permits related to media and advertising resources
Chambers Review
Arias boasts an established team with a significant track record of representing clients from the technology, pharmaceutical and financial services industries in a wide variety of TMT matters. The department offers extensive experience advising on data privacy and protection matters, permitting issues and data transfer agreements. The firm is also adept at handling risk assessments, as well as assisting with compliance with regulations.
Work Highlights
- Arias assisted Abbott Laboratories with the development of a multi-jurisdictional cookies playbook including detailed strategies, compliance measures, and best practices for managing cookies in accordance with diverse legal requirements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Arias's strengths are integrity and professionalism. Its lawyers respond quickly, think outside the box and provide comprehensive advice."
"Arias's strengths are integrity and professionalism. Its lawyers respond quickly, think outside the box and provide comprehensive advice."
Notable Practitioners
Active partner Carlos Camacho is well regarded by interviewees. He is frequently retained by notable names from the TMT sector and experienced acting on regulatory matters, data transfer agreements and cybersecurity cases.
"Carlos Camacho is an active lawyer in the TMT space with valuable knowledge."
Associate-to-watch Vivian Gazel is appreciated by market commentators for her work within the Costa Rican sphere. She is active advising clients on a wide range of TMT matters.
"Vivian Gazel is a great attorney who manages expectations and delivers an exceptional product."
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Arias
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