The powerhouse team at Arias remains a market leader, utilising its regional presence to advise investors, government agencies, NGOs and multinationals including Telefónica and McKinsey & Company involved in the implementation of high-value, cross-border projects. The practice is led by Carlos Ubico (an expert in administrative procedures, work concessions and project finance), Vicente Lines (a specialist in energy and infrastructure), Carlos Camacho (who assists clients with free trade zone regime matters), Andrey Dorado (whose focus is M&A and project equity) and Diego Gallegos (who brings expertise to asset finance transactions). In addition, the team, whose client base also spans the telecoms, construction, pharmaceuticals, software and tech sectors, provides support in lawsuits against the government and constitutional claims before the Costa Rican Constitutional Court. Further support is provided by senior associate Luis Diego Obando and associate Mónica Espinoza, both experienced international litigators.

The infrastructure group at BLP continues to lead in the marketplace, leveraging its regional strength and finance expertise to assist banks, sponsors, non-bank lenders, contractors and operators involved in major energy and transportation projects, including hydro, wind and solar plants and toll road, airport and port concessions. The team is led by Luis M Castro (who advises on energy contracts and dealing with governmental entities), David Gutiérrez (a specialist in multi-jurisdictional purchase and credit operations) and Luis Ortiz (who brings over 20 years of experience to public bidding and procurement strategy). Julio Castellanos manages regional assessments of structuring and financing land and air transport projects, and Pablo Umaña manages financing for emerging markets, such as hospitality, agribusiness and manufacturing.

The public law and environmental law department at Dentons Muñoz advises major construction, energy and civil engineering sector clients involved in high-value, multi-jurisdictional infrastructure projects, covering matters ranging from regulatory compliance and procurement processes to structuring public-private partnerships, project finance and litigation. Managing partner Eduardo Zúñiga is a key contact.

Backed by a strong regional presence, the team at Aguilar Castillo Love advises national and international energy generators and distributors throughout the entire lifecycle of renewable and infrastructure projects. In addition, in the transport sector, the practice assists operators and users of ports with the analysis and negotiation of tariffs. Rubén Zamora Castro, who leads the team, assists clients with high-value sales and purchases, permits, the obtainment of concessions, energy supply agreements, and the leasing of wind, solar and hydroelectric plants, as well as regulatory issues. Associate María Cristina Corrales brings expertise to project environmental impact matters.

The experienced team at Consortium Legal advises corporations in the energy, medical devices and telecoms sectors on public bidding and procurement processes for major infrastructure projects and throughout litigation before the administrative and constitutional authorities. The team is led by Rolando Laclé Zúñiga and senior associate Roy Ramos Morales , a specialist in administrative and constitutional law. Associate Juan Pablo Vargas Quirós  provides expertise in judicial processes, having previously served as prosecutor in the office of the Comptroller General of Costa Rica.

The public law and projects group at Oller Abogados advises national and multinational clients on public contracts, bidding proceedings, regulatory issues and contentious proceedings with government institutions. Providing assistance to clients across the tech, construction and infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and medical sectors, the team is led by Roberto Esquivel, who brings over 25 years of experience to administrative and procurement matters. The practice is supported by associate and public law specialist Andrés Mercado.