Trusted and experienced advice
in key business and regulatory areas
Trusted and experienced advice
in key business and regulatory areas
About Us
We are a boutique law firm based in San José, Costa Rica.
Our client services are grounded in academic and professional excellence, close monitoring of changes in the laws and regulations, individualized attention and the highest ethical standards.
Our partners are leading lawyers with extensive experience in their practice areas, both in the public and private sectors in Costa Rica and at an international level.
We work with domestic and foreign clients, including multinational corporations. In addition, we offer legal support to in-house counsel and other national and international law firms.
Practice Areas
Antitrust & Competition
Our capabilities include designing voluntary compliance programs, advising on the procedure for notification of a merger or acquisition to competition authorities, and responding to investigations into monopolistic practices.
Banking & Finance
We offer legal guidance and advice on regulatory and transactional issues in the banking and financial sectors. Our partners have comprehensive knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework pertaining to the Costa Rican financial sector and its evolution over the last 30 years.
Construction & Real Estate Law
We advise clients on the design, interpretation and execution of construction contracts, including public infrastructure projects. We have developed a strong expertise in FIDIC international construction contracts, which are increasingly relevant throughout Latin America.
Corporate Law
In addition to advising on general corporate law matters, we provide high-level advice on corporate governance and regulatory compliance, leveraging our experience in the private and public sectors.
Dispute Resolution
We have extensive experience in civil and commercial mediation and arbitration proceedings at the national and international levels. We offer specialized advice on Dispute Boards, a modern and efficient dispute resolution mechanism in construction projects.
News
BTA Legal is honored to be recognized in Chambers Latin America 2027 as the only boutique law firm ranked in Competition/Antitrust in Costa Rica. In addition,
On June 24, Costa Rica published Law No. 10946, “Governance of Digital Services and Electronic Commerce,” which will enter into force in 12 months. The new
Pursuant to Law No. 10961, published last Friday, an important amendment has been introduced to Law No. 7786, concerning the prevention and sanctioning of money laundering,
Affiliations
For more information about our clients and references, please e-mail us at info@btalegal.com