The experienced labour and employment team at Lang & Asociados brings expertise to advising major multinational corporates (including Microsoft and Smart Fit) on day-to-day matters and the establishment of their operations in Costa Rica. With a client base spanning such sectors as medical devices, fitness, life sciences, healthcare, electronics, software, telecoms, tech and tourism, the firm’s full service covers matters ranging from regulatory registrations and due diligence to outsourcing and the structuring of bonuses and incentives. The team is jointly led by managing partner Henry Lang, who has over 30 years’ experience and is an active member of both the Costa Rican-American Chamber of Commerce and the French-Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce, and immigration specialist Mónica Romero, who has expertise in contractual issues, investigations and terminations, in addition to complex labour litigation, mediation and proceedings before the Ministry of Labour and the Costa Rican Social Security Fund.
Testimonials
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‘The advice on labour law has always been very strong since the firm's lawyers are very experienced and truly put themselves in the client's shoes to provide all the necessary elements to make strategic decisions, based on their knowledge and analysis of the different possible scenarios. The response time is fast and their contributions are clear and timely.’
‘They are very polite, punctual, considerate, respectful and compassionate. They are exceptional professionals and it is a pleasure to work not only with the lawyers but with the other members of the firm.'
Key clients
- Bill Gosling Outsourcing
- Microsoft Corporation
Work highlights
- Provided Riverpoint Medical with comprehensive support in relation to the setting up of operations in Costa Rica, including the localisation of all labour-related documents, policies and manuals, and provided extensive labour law advice and planning.
- Advised Nitinol Devices & Components/Confluent on all day-to-day employment-related matters, including training, terminations, internal procedures and complex schedules and compensation structures.