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Dispute Resolution | Latin America

Costa Rica

Chambers' Dispute Resolution encompasses all stages of litigation including pre-trial negotiations, documentation and preparation for trial, summary judgement motions, trial, appeals and enforcement proceedings. There are two main types of litigation: commercial disputes before civil courts, and white-collar crime, including government investigations.

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Band 1

  1. ALTA Batalla
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    ALTA Batalla
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 2

  1. BLP
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    BLP
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    BLP is a respected regional firm that boasts a strong dispute resolution practice in Costa Rica. The legal team is frequently seen litigating in complex civil, commercial and criminal procedures, and is involved in Costa Rican and international arbitration. The law firm has experience in advising international government entities, as well as key corporate clients. BLP handles medical product liability cases and conflicts concerning concession contracts.
  2. 2
    Dentons Central America
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Dentons Central America is an established international firm with an esteemed dispute resolution department in Costa Rica. The team is noted for its expertise across civil, commercial and criminal litigation. The lawyers boast additional skills in domestic and international arbitration proceedings held under CICA and ICC rules. The law firm routinely handles breach of commercial contract conflicts and is often seen assisting significant actors from the construction and telecommunication sectors.
  3. Facio & Cañas
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    Facio & Cañas
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Facio & Cañas is an established law firm with a well-regarded dispute resolution offering. The legal team is well versed in civil and commercial litigation, and has noted experience handling insolvency, injunction and breach of contract cases. The department handles matters for a range of Costa Rican and international clients, and has a strong base in the automobile and aviation industries. Facio & Cañas is also well reputed for its strength in arbitration and white-collar crime.
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Band 3

  1. Artavia & Barrantes Abogados
    3
    Artavia & Barrantes Abogados
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Artavia & Barrantes Abogados is a well-respected boutique practice that is renowned for its longstanding and key role in the Costa Rican dispute resolution arena. The law firm is adept at handling a variety of notable matters, with particular expertise in civil, commercial and criminal procedures, and it also has additional capabilities in arbitration.
  2. Consortium Legal
    3
    Consortium Legal
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Consortium Legal is a well-regarded regional law firm that boasts a noteworthy dispute resolution practice in Costa Rica. The legal team is known for its experience representing clients in commercial and civil litigation, and has noted ability handling insolvency and bankruptcy cases. Consortium Legal is regularly sought out by clients from industries including real estate and financial services.
  3. ECIJA
    3
    ECIJA
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    ECIJA boasts an active dispute resolution team within an international outfit. The Costa Rican department is noted for its experience in commercial litigation and has particular strength in debt collection and termination of contract disputes. ECIJA offers significant experience in international and domestic arbitration as well as enforcing the recognition of arbitral awards, and often represents foreign clients.
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Band 4

  1. Aguilar Castillo Love
    4
    Aguilar Castillo Love
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Aguilar Castillo Love is an established regional firm which offers a notable practice in the Costa Rican dispute resolution arena. The department boasts expertise advising on civil litigations and white-collar crime disputes. The firm enjoys additional capabilities assisting clients with domestic and international arbitrations. Its clientele includes high-profile individuals and multinational corporations hailing from a wide range of sectors, including the real estate and consumer goods industries.
  2. Arias
    4
    Arias
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Arias is a regional firm with an active dispute resolution team in Costa Rica. The department is adept at civil and commercial litigation, and has particular experience dealing with contractual liability and debt collection matters. The lawyers also have experience in white-collar mandates including environmental crime. Arias handles matters for clients in the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries.
  3. 4
    Hulbert Volio Abogados
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Hulbert Volio Abogados is a specialist dispute resolution boutique with an active role in arbitration proceedings in Costa Rica. The law firm is noted for its experienced team and its capabilities in criminal and civil litigation. The department routinely handles conflicts concerning properties, outstanding debts and contractual breaches. Hulbert Volio Abogados also represents private individuals, as well as corporate clients.
  4. Nassar Abogados
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    Nassar Abogados
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Nassar Abogados is a key regional firm with significant participation in the Costa Rican dispute resolution ambit. The legal team is frequently sought out by clients across the healthcare and technology industries for civil and commercial disputes concerning termination of distribution relationships.
  5. ABCQ Legal
    Dispute Resolution
    2025 | Band 4