Kluwer: What Does Costa Rica’s New Arbitration Law Mean for Domestic and International Cases?

Published on November 11, 2024

By Karima Sauma (DJ Arbitraje) and Mauricio Paris (Ecija Abogados)

Costa Rica has long been heralded as a beacon of political, social and economic stability in the Americas. Its respect for the rule of law, coupled with a strong commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes, has allowed it to develop a strong practice of alternative dispute resolution. The arbitration law adopted in 1998 (the...

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