Luis Salazar
Associate
- lsalazar@altalegal.com
- +506 4036 2000
- +506 8883 6613
- Costa Rica
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Luis is an associate at ALTA Costa Rica and specializes in the areas of constitutional law, administrative law, administrative contracting, litigation and human rights. Provides legal advice and representation to clients in administrative and bidding procedures before the State.
He participated in the representation of local and foreign clients on issues related to contractual and non-contractual civil liability, representation of foreign companies, insurance, banking, commercial law, and consumer protection, among others; and in the representation of clients in judicial processes before the constitutional and contentious-administrative jurisdictions. Likewise, he provides legal advice to clients regarding compliance with the regulatory law in Costa Rica, as well as the development of legal opinions and trainings related to regulatory law and human rights.
He has professional experience in the public and private sectors, which allows him to have a comprehensive vision, providing advice to different public institutions in the development of regulations and public policies, as well as participating in processes before the Constitutional Chamber and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. He has participated in the resolution of disputes and negotiations between public and private actors in administrative procedures before the State, as well as the development of regulations. He has accompanied clients in judicial processes before the Constitutional Chamber and the contentious-administrative jurisdiction on issues of energy, and transportation, among others.
Prior to joining the firm, he served as a legal counsel in the Legal Department of the Presidency of Costa Rica and later as a legal counsel of the President of Costa Rica between 2015 and 2020. During these periods he participated in the Advisory Opinion OC- 24/17 before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, regarding LGBTIQ+ rights.
He has advised on highly complex processes that have demanded innovative legal solutions such as Costa Rica's accession to the OECD in terms of the center of government and corporate governance, as well as matters related to public banking, interventions by autonomous institutions, public transportation and mobility, construction of public works, PPPs, among others.
Between 2018 and 2020, he served as Presidential Commissioner on LGBTIQ+ Affairs, a position in which he led the efforts of Costa Rica’s government in the development of public policies for equality and non-discrimination in the public sector, the formulation of decrees and guidelines, and ensure the adequate implementation of Advisory Opinion OC-24/17 and the equal civil marriage in Costa Rica.
Likewise, he has managed relationships and alliances with civil society, public institutions, private companies, universities, multilateral organizations and embassies, as well as representing the Government in international activities.
Recognitions
- Future Leader in Diversity and Inclusion Award by Chambers & Global Legal Directory Partneryes, 2022.
- Marshal of the Costa Rica Diversity March, 2022.
Academic Background
- Bachelor of Laws, with honors, University of Costa Rica, 2017.
- Bachelor of Laws, with honors, University of Costa Rica, 2015.
Associations and affiliations
- Costa Rican Bar Association.
- Museum of Identity and Pride (MIO Museum): Founder and President of the Board of Directors.
- Alliance for Inclusive Education (AEI): Founder.
- Pride Connection: Member and participant.
- Red de Litigantes LGBTI+ de las Américas.