An ‘excellent team in every sense’, BLP is renowned for its expertise in the insurance sphere both in Costa Rica and in the wider Central American region, acting for an enviable roster of local and international insurers and reinsurers. The firm is skilled in advising on high-profile M&A in the insurance sector – particularly assisting global clients with their expansion into the Costa Rican market – and also assists with regulatory approvals and filings and insurance litigation. Practice head Neftalí Garro, who also oversees the firm’s regional practice, attracts strong praise for his ‘in-depth knowledge of insurance law and the industry’s operations in Central America’. He is a go-to adviser on the full spectrum of insurance matters, from contactual and regulatory issues to transactions and complex claims. The strong secondary line-up includes directors Juan José López and Carlos García, who assist with regulatory, licensing and contractual matters, as well as insurance disputes, and senior associate Alberto Bogantes, who focuses on insurance claims.

Arias' insurance practice focuses on advising international clients on complex regulatory matters, particularly in relation to major transactions, the drafting of insurance clauses in contracts and interactions with the industry regulator. Carlos Camacho, who is well versed in assisting multinational clients with M&A and investments, is the key name.