Lawyers and advisers in Costa Rica
The Corporate INTL directory lists 9 experts in Costa Rica from 9 firms.
The most represented practice areas in Costa Rica are Corporate, Commercial & M&A, Dispute Resolution & Litigation and Intellectual Property. Use the filters below to narrow by specialism or practice area, or search by name or firm.
Experts
Alvaro Aguilar
Aguilar Castillo Love is the product of business and legal traditions that reach back for several centuries. Our philosophy and culture have evolved over many generations. That heritage has been built on an ability to think and see ahead…
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Andrea Hulbert
Hulbert Volio & Parajeles was born as a litigation and arbitration boutique, dedicated to provide the country with specialised conflict prevention and resolution services in civil and commercial law. With time, multi-national clients…
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Carlos Hernández-Aguiar
Invicta Legal is an elite boutique law firm headquartered in San José. The firm is renowned for delivering high-quality legal counsel with a focus on agility, precision and personalised service. Invicta Legal was established according to…
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Guillermo Sanchez Sava
Guillermo Sanchez Sava is a partner of the CENTRAL LAW law firm in Costa Rica. He works in Land Maritime Zone Law (expert in issues of Marinas and Tourist Berths, has obtained one of the few Marinas concessions granted in the country);…
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J Jorge D. Guzmán
Education: Georgetown University, School of Business, Washington, DC (International Finance and Global Markets Certificate Program, 1997) Harvard Law School, Cambridge (Program of Instruction for Lawyers, Negotiation Workshop and courses,…
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Marianella Arias
DIVIMARK ABOGADOS is one of Costa Rica’s leading and most prestigious law firms specialising in intellectual property matters. For more than 47 years, the firm has advised multinational companies and some of Costa Rica’s largest…
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Maricruz Villanea
• Managing Partner of Ideas Trademarks and Patents founded in 2009. • More than 20 years of experience in Intellectual Property matters in Costa Rica, as well as management of trademarks portfolios through the entire Central American and…
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Uri Weinstok
Practice Areas: • Advertising, Marketing and Promotional Law • Consumer Protection • Competition / Antitrust • Unfair Competition • Trademark Prosecution and Protection • Trademark Litigation • Intellectual Property Enforcement •…
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Dyalá Jiménez
Dyalá Jiménez, founder of DJ Arbitraje in San José, Costa Rica and a former Minister of Foreign Trade, has been recognised through her firm as Arbitration Law Firm of the Year in Costa Rica at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2025.
View profile →Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good lawyer or adviser in Costa Rica?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in Costa Rica, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each lawyer or adviser listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does a lawyer cost in Costa Rica?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a local lawyer or adviser in Costa Rica if I am based abroad?
Matters governed by the law of Costa Rica, or that involve its courts, registries or authorities, usually need an adviser qualified there. If you already have an adviser at home, they can often work alongside a local lawyer or adviser in Costa Rica, which keeps the advice joined up on cross-border matters.
Can I find an English-speaking lawyer or adviser in Costa Rica?
Many lawyers and advisers who work with international clients advise in English, but it is worth checking. Ask about working languages when you first get in touch, and whether documents can be provided in English as well as the local language.
Should I use a lawyer or an adviser?
Use a lawyer for legal advice, contracts and anything that may end up before a court or a regulator. Advisers such as accountants, tax advisers and consultants handle compliance, financial and business advice. Many matters need both, which is why Find an Expert lists both, under the Legal and Advisory specialisms.
How do I contact a lawyer or adviser in Costa Rica through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.