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Alta Batalla stands out in the dispute resolution space, representing high-profile clients, including public figures, banks, and multinationals, in complex, multijurisdictional conflicts involving a wide range of sectors such as energy, banking, telecoms, and real estate. The team handles high-stakes commercial and investment arbitration, administrative and criminal litigation, as well as disputes concerning tax, labour, energy, and environmental law issues. Led by Róger Guevara, an authority in white-collar crime and contractual disputes, and Mariela Martínez, known for her work in tort law and consumer rights, the team also includes seasoned practitioners Alejandro Batalla, Felipe Riveros (senior associate), and Sophia Villalta (associate), each bringing expertise in arbitration, civil liability, and concession claims.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Currently we only have the Alta Legal Department, which sees all our litigation matters. We always have the best attention from the team and availability to clarify doubts and follow up on our issues.'

  • ‘Don Roger Guevara who always has knowledge of the issues and his availability to help the company. Mariela Martinez, follow-up on our topics, meetings, writings. Rosaura Sanchez, clarification of queries. I include other collaborators who always intervene depending on the topics.'

Key clients

  • Condominio KUK
  • Inmobiliaria Santiagomillas
  • Grupo Nutresa (POPS)
  • Marco Calzada´s parents
  • Link Logística, S.A.
  • Daikin Industries Limited / Daikin Applied Latin America LLC
  • Banco Lafise (Lafise Group) / Lafise Seguros S.A.
  • Philip Morris Costa Rica (Sucursal de Philip Morris International)
  • SBA Communications Corporation (SBA Torres de Costa Rica)
  • IGT Global Services, Ltda.

Work highlights

  • Represented Marco Calzada's parents as plaintiffs in two criminal trials for murder, one against the three underaged persons and the other for the two defendants that were over 18 years old.
  • Acted for Philip Morris in a judicial case involving the largest distributor of its products in the country.
  • Advises and represents Banco LAFISE Costa Rica and other banks of the Group (Banco LAFISE Panama S.A. and Banco LAFISE Bancentro) in various legal proceedings and arbitrations related to disputes arising from the real estate crisis.

Lawyers

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Alejandro Batalla
Alta Batalla

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Róger Guevara, Mariela Martínez