Bufete Godínez y Asociados

Chambers and Partners (2025, 2024 y 2023)

A solid Costa Rican labour and employment boutique, Bufete Godínez y Asociados boasts a strong roster of domestic and multinational clients active across the country. Established team continually recognised for representing entities against employee claims, as well as individual disputes relating to dismissals. Often represents companies from the financial, retail and aeronautical sectors.

Chambers and Partners 2025

"The lawyers at Bufete Godínez y Asociados are strategic partners who understand our business very well. They always explain the risks involved in a decision and how to mitigate them."

Chambers and Partners (2024)

"As a boutique, Bufete Godínez y Asociados' practice has a high degree of specialisation. The team is very reliable."

Chambers and Partners (2023)

"Bufete Godínez y Asociados is a highly specialised boutique law firm with a vast capacity to handle complex matters, thanks to the experience and knowledge of its lawyers."

Chambers and Partners (2022)

A pleased client declares: "They're unbeatable. They're professional, knowledgeable and experienced in the matters."

Chambers and Partners (2023)

Highly respected department co-head Alexander Godínez Vargas elicits praise from key market onlookers, with one noting: "Alexander Godínez Vargas is an authority in labour law. He has vast knowledge, experience and intuition, and I would not change him for anything." Another commentator reports: "He is a great lawyer in the Costa Rican labour law field, and shows commitment to the client. He also keeps on top of market updates."

Chambers and Partners (2022)

Prestigious co-head of department Alexander Godínez Vargas is approved by an impressed client, who declares: "He is very knowledgeable in all labour law issues. He is very up to date and has good interpersonal skills," before going on to hail him as "a good listener and negotiator." Another endorses Godínez Vargas's expertise, stating: "We work with him in cases of large impact for strategic executive advice."