Labour & Employment | Latin America

BDS Asesores possesses a stellar practice group that commands a leading reputation in the Costa Rican labour and employment arena. The boutique regularly advises clients on individual and administrative disputes, including alleged union discrimination, unpaid overtime and harassment claims. The law firm's strong bench is highly experienced in the restructuring of labour operations, as well as in advising on the employment aspects of M&A transactions. BDS Asesores has gained further recognition for its activity on internal labour audits and terminations, and acts for notable names from the technology, manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors.

BLP is an experienced full-service firm with a dedicated practice focused on the labour aspects of transactional mandates, such as benefit packages, social security issues and downsizing. The Costa Rican team also boasts expertise in representing clients in labour litigation proceedings as a result of workforce terminations. The firm's clientele hails from industries including online retail, transportation and technology.

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.

Dentons Central America boasts a strong labour and employment department. The respected international firm offers expertise spanning a wide array of matters in this area, including the drafting of employee contracts, terminations and collective bargaining. The legal team is also adept at representing clients in labour litigation proceedings, as well as advising on immigration issues. The department's client roster includes Costa Rican and international clients, with Better Collective and Splunk being recent additions to the list.

Nassar Abogados fields a dynamic practice group that offers a comprehensive service across the full gamut of labour and employment matters in Costa Rica. The legal team is well versed in labour litigation, as well as alternative dispute resolution proceedings, and also boasts notable activity on the non-contentious side of the discipline, advising on employment contracts, employee benefit schemes and immigration. The firm is regularly instructed by key players from the shipping, security services and pharmaceutical industries.

Aguilar Castillo Love is a noteworthy regional labour and employment practice that possesses expertise representing clients in labour litigation cases. The well-regarded Costa Rican team also regularly advises on employment matters arising from M&A transactions, including labour restructuring, hirings and terminations.

BG&A Abogados Corporativos joins the rankings this year following the recognition of its skilled labour and employment practice group. The department boasts expertise assisting clients with a range of labour mandates, including day-to-day advisory, development of internal labour policies in compliance with local regulations and training of personnel in labour and harassment matters. The team enjoys further capabilities advising on preventive strategies and investigations related to employment disputes, particularly regarding misconduct and sexual harassment complaints.

CENTRAL LAW is an established regional firm that is recognised for its work in the labour and employment field in Costa Rica. The team is well placed to handle a range of contentious employment matters, including advising clients on discrimination claims and terminations. The law firm is additionally experienced in assisting clients with the implementation of labour reforms.

Consortium Legal is a renowned firm that has a regional outreach and enjoys a solid reputation in the Costa Rican labour and employment arena. The team offers expertise in representing clients in labour litigation and alternative dispute resolution. The firm is also adept at handling issues arising from corporate transactions, including terminations, bonus schemes and the migration of labour contracts from one employer to another.

Facio & Cañas is valued for its experience in labour and employment matters in Costa Rica. The respected full-service firm has noteworthy experience in a wide range of employment mandates, including terminations, discrimination claims and the recognition of labour rights. The team's client roster comprises names from several industries, including sport, food and beverages, and healthcare. Wind River Systems Costa Rica and JG Ingenieros Asociados are the firm's new client wins.

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.