Labour & Employment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Costa Rica
Band 3
About
Provided by Lang & Asociados
As a key player in the corporate labor market, the firm's work is defined by a series of core elements, which their clients praise:
Strategic legal ally.
The firm focuses on fully understanding the client’s particular business and needs, so their counseling is direct, to the point and specific. Their goal is to establish a strong relationship with their clients in a long term basis as their trusted counsel over time.
Skilled advice in all labor law matters.
The firm supports its clients in all types of situations and on the implementation of their labor structures in Costa Rica, including, without limitation, labor due diligence for acquisitions, drafting and localization of all sorts of labor contracts and policies, proactive planning to minimize labor law risks, trainings, maximization of productivity through creative schedules and shifts, complex terminations, settlements, alternative dispute resolution and mediation, administrative and judicial litigation, and harassment cases.
Attention at a partner level.
The firm guarantees direct, immediate, agile, creative and personal attention at a partner level, with the benefit of the highest quality of services and years of experience.
Full service. They have extensive experience in all sectors and their particular labor needs, including, without limitation, corporate, medical, general and high precision manufacturing, electronics and software, outsourcing, research and development, contact/call centers.
Chambers Review
Lang & Asociados demonstrates skills dealing with labour contracts, including matters such as terminations, negotiations and immigration mandates. The firm can also act on dispute resolution cases and advise on setting up labour policies for corporations. The team is familiar with Costa Rican and international clients, particularly those companies active in the country benefiting from the Free Trade Zone regime. New additions to its client portfolio include Net2phone, ITJ and ZimVie.
Work Highlights
- Lang & Asociados advised Riverpoint Medical on labour and employment issues in Costa Rica, including the creation and implementation of the 'Asociación Solidarista' model, the suspension of labour contracts, and the treatment of public holidays.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Lang & Asociados stand out for their extensive knowledge of local legislation and understanding of corporate needs. They are highly responsive and creative."
"The lawyers at Lang & Asociados stand out for their extensive knowledge of local legislation and understanding of corporate needs. They are highly responsive and creative."
Notable Practitioners
Active partner Mónica Romero is well regarded by commentators for her practice in Costa Rica's labour market.
"Mónica Romero possesses deep knowledge and availability. She is likean encyclopaedia - everything is retained in her mind."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lang & Asociados
Costa Rica
Clients
Provided by Lang & Asociados
Altanova
Bill Gosling
Critical River
DeRoyal Insdustries
Eurofins
Imprivata
MasterCard
Medtronic
Microsoft
NDC/Confluent
Net2phone
Newfire
Sensient
Serverless Solutions
Skim Analytical
Smart Fit
Synter
Zim Vie
Industries
Provided by Lang & Asociados
BPO
electronics
general and high precision manufacturing
medical
medical devices
outsourcing, contact/call centers
real estate
research and development
retail
software
technology