Administrative & Public Law
ADMINISTRATIVE & PUBLIC LAW In this chapter, we recognise 40 lawyers for their outstanding work across a broad range of public law matters, including public-private partnerships, government contracts and public procurement.
Most Highly Regarded Alejandro Batalla Batalla San José
Manrique Jiménez Meza Corporación JIME San José
Aldo Milano Sánchez
Consultores en Derecho Público S.A San José
Luis Ortiz BLP San José
Costa Rica
The “excellent” Alejandro Batalla from Batalla is “one of the most traditional experts” in the market, regularly handling administrative law issues pertaining to financial markets, retail goods and construction. Aldo Milano Sánchez at Consultores en Derecho Público is held in high esteem by sources for his long-standing practice acting for clients in administrative litigation, constitutional law matters and arbitrations. Corporación JIME’s Manrique Jiménez Meza handles the full gamut of administrative disputes and is a well-regarded name in the market for his breadth of experience. Luis Ortiz at BLP receives effusive praise from commentators for his “quick response, impressive knowledge of the law and provision of brilliant and practical ideas”. Jose Enrique Rojas Franco at Rojas Franco & Asociados is recognised by peers as “one of the first public law experts” in Costa Rica and maintains a top-tier practice encompassing contentious administrative and constitutional law matters. Carlos Ubico of Arias is praised by sources for his substantial experience acting for public and private clients before the Costa Rican courts. DPI Legal’s Carlos Andrés Arguedas Vargas is highly sought after thanks to his strong
track-record “actively advising government entities on PPP projects and public bids”. Juan Carlos Castro Loría with Officium Lex garners plaudits as a “regular name in the field, known for his top-notch practice on public law with a concentration on tax litigations, audits and restructurings. Oller Abogados’ Rubén Hernández secures wide-ranging endorsements, not just for his “most renowned practice in constitutional law”, but also for his impressive academic background. Mauro Murillo Arias with Bufete Lic. Mauro Murillo Arias is a key name in the market who excels in resolving contentious and non-contentious procurement matters for corporations. Ruben Zamora Castro from Aguilar Castillo Love ranks highly among peers thanks to his extensive experience dealing with government contracts, public procurements and regulatory compliance.
El Salvador
BLP’s Zygmunt Brett draws widespread recommendations from peers and clients for his “sharp mind” and ability to untangle intricate administrative law matters in corporate transactions.
Guatemala
María Isabel Luján Zilbermann with QIL+4 Abogados is well regarded for her wealth
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of experience handling complex regulatory matters and transactions in the finance, retail and energy sectors. At Consortium Legal, Lionel Francisco Aguilar Salguero draws plaudits for his established tax and public law practice, with particular expertise in labour matters.
Honduras
Armando Manzanares from Consortium Legal possesses significant experience of administrative litigation, spanning disputes across a range of sectors including TMT and financial services.
Nicaragua
At Arias, Ana Teresa Rizo is highlighted for her first-rate work negotiating public and private procurement contracts and advising on privatisation structures for domestic and multinational companies.
Panama
Annette Bárcenas Olivardia from Alfaro Ferrer & Ramírez continues to impress clients from the telecoms, energy and public transportation sectors with her strong know-how and adept handling in regulatory and administrative law issues. Ivette Martinez of Ivette Martinez Attorneyat-Law is a top-drawer lawyer who frequently handles government procurement matters across an array of sectors, including energy, insurance, banking and capital markets.
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