The team at BLP remains a leader in the market, bringing strength to creating, implementing and monitoring compliance programmes and risk management strategies for domestic and household-name multinational corporates such as Microsoft, Colgate-Palmolive, Pfizer and Samsung, across such sectors as tech, electronics, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, construction and hospitality. The group’s comprehensive service covers matters ranging from anti-money laundering, health and safety, consumer protection and antitrust to corporate human rights, data privacy, corporate regulatory frameworks and ESG. The practice is led by Juan Carlos Tristán, an expert in internal investigations, training, and the drafting and implementation of ethics and anti-corruption programmes, along with Uri Weinstok, a specialist in conducting audits and compliance programmes. Other key figures include Andrés López, who brings AML expertise; experienced litigator and special counsel Alejandro Rojas; and San José office director and data privacy expert León Weinstok.
Testimonials
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‘The BLP compliance team has the experience, knowledge and contacts to provide comprehensive advice. It is among the best, since its knowledge of the industry and trends in compliance makes it a leader in the field.’
‘Juan Carlos Tristán and Uri Weinstok have in-depth knowledge of the subject which, combined with experience, makes them strategic allies to ensure that a compliance programme evolves and improves.’
'A multidisciplinary team that allows you to receive 360-degree services. That is, compliance can also be complemented with other areas of legal knowledge. A very thorough approach that allows companies to have a complete view of the risks and ways to mitigate them.'
'Juan Carlos Tristán is one of the most recognised professionals in the field. His knowledge of the subject is excellent, and it makes us feel very safe to have Juan Carlos' judgement on compliance issues.'
'A quick and effective response providing solutions to different problems.'
'An exceptional team, with knowledge in the field that gives clients confidence. Uri Weinstok's technical knowledge and ease of communication with clients is unmatched.'
'The BLP team provides top-quality legal services in Central America and particularly in Costa Rica.'
'Juan Carlos Tristán is a great lawyer who has experience in compliance matters. Great responses and accurate advice on local legislation.'
Key clients
- Microsoft
- Pfizer
- Bosch
- ASPEN
- Globalvia
- Isthmus
- Florida Ice & Farm
- Cuestamoras
- Siemens
- Liga Agricola Industrial de la Caña (LAICA)
- Colgate-Palmolive
- Laticrete
- Gencom
- Samsung
Work highlights
- Advised Globalvía on performing internal investigations dealing with the procurement and awarding of public infrastructure construction companies.
- Advised on the development and management of LAICA’s antitrust compliance programme.
- Conducting internal investigations for Laticrete and leading the drafting, implementation and enforcement of its global anticorruption and antitrust policies.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Carlos Tristán, Uri Weinstok