With locations in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Panama and Costa Rica, the team at Arias utilises its regional footprint to advise investors, government agencies, NGOs and multinationals on a diverse spectrum of matters, ranging from administrative procedures, lawsuits against the government and government procurement proceedings to public works, infrastructure concessions, public project financing and claims before the Costa Rican Constitutional Court. The practice’s active client base spans such sectors as manufacturing, construction, energy, healthcare, hospitality and tech. The practice is headed by Carlos Ubico, who brings experience to project finance, administrative procedures and work concessions. Other key figures include Vicente Lines, an expert in energy and infrastructure; Carlos Camacho, who manages complex free trade zone matters; M&A specialist Andrey Dorado; Diego Gallegos, who brings expertise to asset finance transactions; and senior counsel Luis Diego Obando, a seasoned litigator.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘The firm provides a personalised and effective service.’

  • ‘Carlos Ubico does a great job in the services he provides.'

  • ‘The availability of the firm, its partners and collaborators, as well as their creativity in solving problems, is a differentiator.'

  • ‘Carlos Ubico is always willing to assist and very creative.'

Clients clés

  • Thales Group
  • Fideicomiso Judesure
  • Ministry of Public Works and Transportation
  • Habitas
  • National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME)
  • SAP
  • Freebalance
  • Casa de Moneda de Chile
  • Emergent
  • Caldic

Points forts

  • Advised the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation, working with the unit responsible for the PIT transport infrastructure programme's land expropriation process, securing the legal clearances for the Inter-American Development Bank-funded refurbishment of National Routes 1 and 160, key infrastructure projects connecting Cañas, Limonal, Playa Naranjo and Paquera.
  • Provided legal advice to Judesur on the public bidding process for the design and construction of warehouses in Golfito.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Meilleurs collaborateurs

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

Responsable de la pratique

Carlos Ubico