Commended for the breadth of its practice, Alta's dispute resolution team has a wide range of expertise spanning commercial, civil, criminal, labour, administrative, environmental, energy, real estate and tax cases. Among the firm’s key attributes are its ability to handle both litigation and arbitration, with equal strengths in domestic and cross-border disputes. Róger Guevara, a well-known name for complex commercial litigation and arbitration, in addition to white-collar and financial crime cases; Alejandro Batalla, who has a wealth of experience, most notably in contentious-administrative cases; and Mariela Martínez, who focuses on civil and commercial litigation, are the names to note at senior level. They receive capable support from senior associate Felipe Riveros and associate Sophia Villalta, who is recommended for her arbitration capabilities.

BLP stands out for the ‘breadth of its expertise’, with a diverse litigation and arbitration practice that covers all key pillars of civil, commercial, administrative and criminal law. Representing a stellar roster of international companies, including major players in the pharmaceuticals, clothing, tech, entertainment, transport, logistics and chemicals sectors, the team is particularly skilled in handling multi-party cases (such as product liability claims) and distributor conflicts. The firm also houses a thriving criminal litigation practice. ‘Truly strategic partner’ Mauricio Salas, who takes on an array of high-profile mandates (with a particular specialism in environmental cases), leads the sizeable team. Other prominent partners include Luis Ortiz, an expert in administrative and constitutional law, and white-collar crime specialist Alejandro Rojas, the former deputy director of Costa Rica’s Public Prosecutor’s Office. The firm also benefits from a strong pool of junior lawyers, including directors Robert Morales, who is well versed in both litigation and arbitration, and Alejandro Goicuría, and senior associates José Pablo Miranda and Fabián Solórzano.

Facio & Cañas' dispute resolution practice attracts strong praise for its ‘strategic approach and ability to anticipate potential problems’. Striking a balance between litigation and arbitration, the firm represents prominent national and international companies across the aviation, food and beverages, infrastructure, banking and real estate sectors, among others. The team handles the full range of civil, criminal, commercial and administrative cases, with its recent caseload reflecting particular strengths in anti-piracy, construction and distribution-related disputes. Federico Torrealba, a high-profile name for civil litigation, with particular skill in civil liability claims, leads the practice. The deep bench includes Gianna Cersosimo, who has a strong record in civil and criminal litigation (particularly in IP cases for major international brands), as well as in arbitration; Carlos Oreamuno, who lends his expertise in domestic and international commercial distribution disputes; Roberto Leiva, an expert in arbitration; and experienced senior associate Adelita Olivares, whose broad practice takes in economic and white-collar crime cases, in addition to arbitration.

Aguilar Castillo Love is particularly distinguished by its prowess in multi-jurisdictional disputes, representing major multinationals from the pharmaceuticals, tech, logistics, food and beverages sectors, to name but a few. International arbitration (including both investor-state and commercial cases) is one of the team’s greatest strengths, although it is also noted for its skill in cross-border civil litigation. Another central pillar of the practice is white-collar crime litigation; the team frequently acts for prominent corporations, politicians and businesspeople in high-profile fraud and corruption cases. Esteban Agüero Guier, who enjoys a strong reputation for international investment arbitration, leads the arbitration and civil litigation side of the practice, supported by dual-qualified associate Eduardo Méndez, who joined in March 2024 from Chaffetz Lindsey LLP in New York. The highly experienced Rodolfo Brenes Vargas takes the lead in criminal litigation and anti-corruption investigations, alongside associate Sergio Herra Rodríguez, a key name for white-collar crime cases.

Arbitration is the cornerstone of the dispute resolution practice at ECIJA, which acts for high-profile multinationals – including household names in the telecoms, tech, energy and agribusiness sectors – as well as sovereign states in high-profile commercial and investment cases and enforcement actions. Lauded for its ‘high level of technical specialisation, strategic focus and a constant commitment to quality’, the team is well equipped to take on both domestic and international mandates, with the ability to join up with the international firm’s other offices in Latin America. In addition, the firm boasts active commercial litigation and criminal law practices. Practice head Mauricio París is a ‘market leader’ in the field of domestic and international arbitration (and a member of the Court of Arbitration of the ICC in Paris). Other key figures include Arturo Guerrero, who is skilled in litigation and arbitration; of counsel José Francisco Madrigal, who oversees the criminal law practice; senior associate Aracelly López, who joined from Dentons in March 2025 and has strong experience in cross-border cases, and associate Mario Alberto Umaña.

Praised by clients as ‘experts in business-related litigation’, Arias' lawyers have notable strong suits in commercial and white-collar crime litigation, acting for a host of large multinationals from the consumer goods, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, banking and agribusiness sectors, among others. The team is particularly active in disputes between international corporations and local distributors, although its recent caseload ranges from unfair competition and inheritance claims to fraud and cyber crime investigations. At the head of the team are senior counsels Abraham Balzer, who has significant strengths in civil liability, consumer rights and class action cases, and German Rojas, who also leads the compliance department, and whose broad practice takes in distribution disputes, tax fraud and white-collar crime litigation, and arbitration. The group also benefits from the litigation and arbitration expertise of highly experienced of counsel Víctor Ml Garita.

BG&A Abogados Corporativos' ‘efficient and highly capable’ team covers a broad scope of civil, commercial, labour, IP and criminal litigation, in addition to arbitration, while its most notable recent highlights include high-profile defamation claims. The firm’s client base ranges from private individuals to major domestic and international corporations, with key sector strengths including education and sports. Overseeing the practice, founding partner Benjamín Gutiérrez has a strong track record in civil and commercial litigation and arbitration. He is supported by a sizeable group of junior lawyers, including senior associate Gabriela Monge, who has particular expertise in education law, and associate Nicole Damha, who handles both administrative and judicial labour law proceedings.

Regional firm Consortium Legal is distinguished by its ability to represent high-profile international clients as well as key domestic players, demonstrating particular strengths in the financial services, real estate, hospitality, retail and aviation sectors. The practice covers a range of civil and commercial litigation and arbitration, with notable skill in disputes between foreign companies and their local distributors. Appointed firm President in July 2025, Rolando Laclé Zúñiga is a deeply experienced and multifaceted practitioner with deep knowledge of transactional matters and foreign investment, as well as both arbitration and litigation; he co-leads the team alongside José Pablo Valverde, who is well versed in damages, breach of contract, construction and financial cases; and Andrés Martínez, a key name for administrative litigation and regulatory law.

Thanks to its extensive international network, Dentons is perfectly positioned to represent prominent multinationals in complex cross-border disputes with a Costa Rican component. The team has the ‘capability to address almost any legal issue you might encounter’: it is skilled in both litigation and arbitration, and particularly shines in construction disputes, frequently handling cases relating to the development of major infrastructure and energy projects. Roy Herrera leads the litigation team in Central America, and is widely recognised for his experience in both litigation and arbitration in the region, with a strong emphasis on high-stakes disputes in the financial, energy and infrastructure sectors. Associate Hannia Vargas, who joined from independent practice in July 2024, focuses on judicial collections and civil proceedings.

The dispute resolution practice at COLBS Estudio Legal is strongly geared towards the real estate sector, representing prominent developers, resorts and investment funds, although other key areas of strength include leisure, construction, food and beverages, and the free trade zone. The team handles a wide range of civil, commercial and administrative litigation, and has recently expanded its practice to include employment disputes. Managing partner Sebastián Jiménez, whose broad experience takes in civil liability, breach of contract and real estate disputes, leads the team with Edwin Rojas, a specialist in civil and commercial litigation and arbitration. Associate Dominick Delgado is also recommended for her arbitration experience.

‘Exceptional’ boutique firm Hulbert Volio Abogados combines expertise in litigation with strong knowledge of the construction, real estate, energy, TMT, maritime and aeronautical sectors to offer dispute resolution services to a wide range of international clients, from multinationals and developers to private individuals. In particular, the firm is noted for its strength in inheritance disputes. Founding partner Andrea Hulbert has long experience of handling complex domestic and international disputes, and is also well regarded as an arbitrator. Luis Hernández, who focuses on IP litigation, is another key figure in the team.

Tactic Legal handles a steady stream of civil, commercial and administrative litigation, acting for prominent clients across the mining, construction, infrastructure, non-profit and, most notably, real estate sectors. The firm has continued to develop its practice into areas such as arbitration and bankruptcy and insolvency cases. Javier Escalante, who is skilled in representing multinational companies and individual investors, leads the team, while associates Jean Carlo Díaz, who has extensive experience in administrative litigation, and Daniela Alvarado, whose areas of focus include the finance and real estate sectors, provide key support.