Public Law
Latin America Guide 2025 : Costa Rica
Band 2
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+506 2205 3939About
Provided by BLP
BLP was the first law firm that invested in consolidating a truly specialized department with up to ten full time public law specialists, in a legal market where Public Law experts have been traditionally individual practitioners
BLP lawyers are well known, not only in the academic community, but also in the business sector. This allows us to offer clients a very unusual blend of deep academic knowledge and experience in the sector, along with good business sense.
The wide variety of sectors in which our clients operate exemplify the range of our specialized skills. These sectors include telecomm, public utilities, mobility platforms, regulatory agencies, banks and financial institutions, chambers and associations, governmental institutions, multilateral banks, automotive retailers, privately owned companies, real estate developments, pharmaceutical companies, among others.
Chambers Review
BLP is an established regional firm that boasts a respected public law practice in Costa Rica. The team is regularly sought out to handle a range of key matters, spanning public bidding and procurement and legislative reform to contentious proceedings before the administrative and constitutional authorities. BLP's new client wins includeGrupo Azvi.
Work Highlights
- BLP provided counsel to the Central American Bank of Economic Integration (CABEI) in a contract with the Costa Rican government for the financing, procurement, construction, leasing and transfer of government facilities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BLP offers us very reliable and trustworthy support. They are highly experienced professionals who provide timely services and have extensive understanding of our industry."
"BLP offers us very reliable and trustworthy support. They are highly experienced professionals who provide timely services and have extensive understanding of our industry."
Notable Practitioners
Reputable head of department Luis Ortiz is widely recognised for his involvement in important mandates in the Costa Rican public law sector. He represents domestic and international clients in public contracts and litigation matters.
"Luis Ortiz is an extraordinary professional who is sharp in his analyses as well as concrete and clear in his proposals."
"Luis Ortiz is a renowned lawyer who provides great service as he understands the local regulations and cultural landscape. His responses are swift, and he is quick to act when needed."
Ranked Lawyers at
BLP
Costa Rica
Members
Provided by BLP
Andrea Sittenfeld
Eduardo Ramírez
Fiorella Chinchilla
Francisco Obando
Gloriana Alvarado
Sofía Zúñiga
Industries
Provided by BLP
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities