Roger Guevara
Partner
- rguevara@altalegal.com
- +506 4036 2000
- +506 4036 2003
- +506 8998 5999
- Costa Rica
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Róger is a partner in ALTA Costa Rica, who for more than two decades, has had the privilege of advising a diversity of clients, both local and international, in key areas of civil and commercial law, as well as international trade, customs, transportation and logistics. His expertise ranges from the management of the ICC INCOTERMS and their application in international sales and transport operations, to more specific aspects such as customs regimes, tax incentives and trade regulations.
As co-head of the dispute resolution practice, his work extends to representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. He has had the opportunity to participate in highly relevant cases, from civil liability for non-compliance to criminal proceedings for financial fraud, economic crimes, and insurance claims. Furthermore, his experience has been enriched by his participation as an expert in Costa Rican law before various international courts, as well as in more than 35 arbitrations at the national and international levels, representing significant interests.
In recent years, he has been involved in high-profile cases, such as the representation of Mr. Eduardo Li in the FIFA-GATE case, as well as in criminal proceedings for functional crimes, representing senior officials of the Government of Costa Rica, including ministers and former presidents.
His contribution to the academic field has been constant, teaching classes at various universities and being recognized for his experience and career in publications such as Chambers and Partners (Band 1, Dispute Resolution), Latin Lawyer and Legal500. Likewise, Róger is an official ICC INCOTERMS® 2020 trainer for the Costa Rica and Colombia chapters.
Throughout his career, he has had the honor of advising entities such as the General Directorate of Customs of Costa Rica and associations of logistics operators, as well as contributing to the training of future professionals as a university professor. His commitment to excellence and customer service continues to be his primary motivation in professional practice.
Recognitions
- Recognized as an expert in Dispute Resolution by the global directory Chambers & Partners.
- Recommended expert in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Product Liability Defense, and Arbitration, as well as a Global Elite Thought Leader in the area of Commercial Litigation by the Global Lexology directory (Who's Who Legal).
- Recognized as an expert in the areas of Litigation and Arbitration by the global directory Latin Lawyer.
Academic Background
- Specialist in Tax and Business Law, University of International Cooperation, 2002.
- Bachelor in Customs Administration and International Trade, University of Costa Rica, 2001.
- Postgraduate in Air Transport Law, Utrecht University, Netherlands, 1998.
- Bachelor of Laws (honors), University of Costa Rica, 1997.
Associations and affiliations
- Costa Rican Bar Association.
- Arbitration Commission and RAC, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Costa Rica chapter.