BLP ascends to the top tier this year on recommendations from its competitors who characterise the firm as a young and energetic player in Costa Rica's financial law market. As one rival states: "They are aggressive in a positive way....
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BLP ascends to the top tier this year on recommendations from its competitors who characterise the firm as a young and energetic player in Costa Rica's financial law market. As one rival states: "They are aggressive in a positive way."
In keeping with recent trends, BLP continues to woo associates from other firms and government bodies. The hirings reflect the firm's expectations for growth in administration law and litigation practice areas. In spite of recent growth in San José, the slumping real estate market forced BLP to close its Guanacaste office last year.
Particular praise is given to partner David Gutiérrez, who is considered a top-notch lawyer in any jurisdiction, and lateral attorneys note that the 2007 addition of partner Eduardo Calderón has been an asset. These affirmations are echoed by the firm's clients, and one interviewee with a longstanding relationship with the firm says: "It is rare to have a law firm over many years that consistently pleases you."
The global downswing took a toll on Costa Rica's booming tourism industry, and in October 2008 BLP counselled world travel management company BCD Travel as it exercised an opportunity to take over its local partner Supracolor de Costa Rica.
In the second half of 2008 the firm advised global campus network Laureate Education in the local acquisition of Universidad Americana and Universidad Latina – two of the largest private universities in Costa Rica, with more than 13 campuses in the country.
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