Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Costa Rica
Band 2
About
Provided by Bufete Godínez y Asociados
Bufete Godínez y Asociados was founded in 2000 as a law firm exclusively specialized in labor and employment law. Our law firm is distinguished for having highly specialized lawyers and representing employers from various industries: from small and medium-sized companies to leading multinational companies in their sector, both nationally and regionally.
Our specialized litigation area is well known for its broad level of legal and technical knowledge and its extensive experience representing and advising employers in thousands of administrative and judicial processes in Costa Rica. In addition, we have vast experience in complex litigation. We have represented multinational companies and public institutions in the face of mass lawsuits of more than 500 workers and processes that, due to their amount, could seriously compromise the company's finances.
In addition to the above, within our area of specialization, we provide our clients with a wide range of legal services, among which the following stand out: advice in general, as well as support in business restructuring processes; participation in labor due diligence (mergers and acquisitions); review of contracts and subcontracts (outsourcing contracting); human resources management; audits; drafting and updating of policies, regulations and compensation plans; training; management in corporate social responsibility and collective bargaining.
Chambers Review
Bufete Godínez y Asociados is a solid Costa Rican labour and employment boutique that boasts a strong roster of domestic and multinational clients active across the country. The established team is continually recognised for representing entities against employee claims, as well as individual disputes relating to dismissals. The firm often represents companies from the financial, retail and aeronautical sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Bufete Godínez y Asociados are strategic partners who understand our business very well. They always explain the risks involved in a decision and how to mitigate them."
"The lawyers at Bufete Godínez y Asociados are strategic partners who understand our business very well. They always explain the risks involved in a decision and how to mitigate them."
Notable Practitioners
Highly respected department co-head Alexander Godínez Vargas is a leading practitioner on labour and employment subjects in Costa Rica.
"Alexander Godínez Vargas is a pre-eminent labour lawyer who offers assertive and timely advice. He is the kind of external counsel you want to have by your side forever."
"Alexander Godínez is a strategic lawyer who offers alternative solutions to problems and makes sound decisions. He has a broad business perspective."
Associate-to-watch José Miguel Granados Benavides is singled out by clients for his capabilities in Costa Rica's labour area.
"José Miguel Granados Benavides is a very accurate and convincing lawyer in litigious matters. He handles complex situations and wins them for us."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bufete Godínez y Asociados
Costa Rica
Members
Provided by Bufete Godínez y Asociados
Alejandro Godínez Tobón
Head of Department
Francisco Bolaños Ulate
Isabel Jaramillo Arango
Head of Department
Jairo Cerdas Gómez
José Miguel Granados Benavides
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Bufete Godínez y Asociados
Advertising
Agriculture
Banking and finance
Distribution
Food
Hospitality, tourism, and leisure
Insurance
Real Estate
Retail and wholesale
Teaching and research institutes
Technology
Telecommunications
Transportation
Vehicle dealerships