Author Archives: BLP
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Costa Rica, Free Trade Zones
The Free Trade Zone Regime: Adapting to Change Beyond Investment Attraction and Job Creation
Feb
Simón Sauvé – Director, Costa Rica For many years, the Free Trade Zone Regime has been one of Costa Rica’s most important tools for attracting foreign investment, generating quality employment, and strengthening productive development. More than a set of tax incentives, this regime forms part of a comprehensive strategy to integrate the country into global…
Analysis, At BLP, Blog, Business Law, Competition & Antitrust, Dispute Resolution, Guatemala, Private Clients & Estate Planning, Real Estate & Hospitality
Good Faith: The Silent Pillar of Arbitration
Feb
Carolina Diab – Special Counsel, Guatemala In arbitration—as in life—not everything is written. Beyond rules, deadlines, and formalities, there exists a principle that silently upholds the legitimacy of the process: good faith. It is not always mentioned and is rarely expressly regulated, yet when it is absent, arbitration suffers and loses its essence. Revisiting this…
Feb
BLP’s summary of the most important regional news and opportunities offers an overview of the economic, social, and political landscape of Central America at a glance. Costa Rica Economic growth outlook improves The Central Bank revised its growth forecast upward, projecting average GDP growth of 3.9% for 2026–2027, driven by domestic demand and investment recovery….
Blog, Business Law, Competition & Antitrust, Costa Rica, News
Newsflash: Issuance of the Competition and Antitrust Law Regulations
Feb
The Board of Directors of the Competition and Antitrust Superintendence in Guatemala issued, through Resolution No. 11-2025, the Regulations of the Competition and Antitrust Law (the “Regulations”), which entered into force on December 30, 2025, with a gradual and deferred implementation, as provided under the Competition and Antitrust Law. The Regulations are of general application…
Jan
BLP’s summary of the most important regional news and opportunities offers an overview of the economic, social, and political landscape of Central America at a glance. Costa Rica Costa Rica Projects Moderate and Sustained Economic Growth in 2026 Costa Rica’s economy is projected to grow by 3.6% in 2026, reflecting normalization after strong performance in…
Blog, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, News, Nicaragua
BLP Receives Three Recognitions at the LatinFinance 2026 Deal of the Year Awards
Jan
BLP is honored to share that several transactions in which the Firm had the privilege of advising have been recognized in the LatinFinance Deals of the Year Awards, highlighting impactful financing and sustainable finance work across Central America. These recognitions are especially meaningful to us as they reflect the trust our clients have placed in…
Blog, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, News, Nicaragua
ESG Initiative Award Highlights BLP’s Leadership in Central America
Jan
BLP has been recognized by Latin Lawyer with the ESG Initiative Award for the implementation of its Green Habitat Project, an innovative initiative that promotes everyday sustainable practices among its professionals and actively fosters biodiversity from their homes. Launched last year and led by the Firm’s Environmental Committee, the Green Habitat Project encourages BLP lawyers…