Leading legal boutique in Labor Law in Costa Rica
We defend your labor relations before, during, and after the conflict
25 years alongside the most demanding companies in Costa Rica
We turn labor complexity into operational security

Leaders in Corporate Labor Law

  • We are the leading firm in Labor Law and Social Security in Costa Rica. With more than 25 years of experience, we provide innovative and sustainable legal solutions for companies seeking to defend and optimize their labor relations.
  • Our mission is to ensure that your company complies with current labor legislation while maximizing its operational security.
Meet our team

Leaders in Corporate Labor Law

Labor Advisory
for Companies

Labor
Litigation

Labor
Investigations

Collective
Bargaining

Contracts, Policies
and Labor Regulations

Labor Audit
for Companies

Labor Training
for Companies

Corporate Social
Responsibility

Economic sectors we serve:

  • Food
  • Distribution
  • Teaching and Research Institutes
  • Telecommunications
  • Technology
  • Agriculture
  • Banking and Finance
  • Advertising
  • Insurance
  • Retail
  • Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure
  • Vehicle Dealerships
  • Real Estate

Recognitions

Satisfied Client Testimonials

Chambers and Partners Editorial, 2026
“Godínez Legal is a well-established Costa Rican boutique law firm specializing in labor and employment law, with a distinguished portfolio of national and multinational clients active throughout the country. The firm's consolidated team is consistently recognized for representing entities in employee claims and individual disputes related to dismissals. The firm frequently represents companies in the financial, retail, and aviation sectors, as well as public institutions.”
Chambers and Partners, 2026
"Godínez Legal's level of mastery in labor matters is extraordinary. Their client service is very timely and high quality, and the team is always available when needed."
Legal 500 Editorial, 2026
"Litigation is the cornerstone of boutique labor law firm Godínez Legal's practice, which stands out for its capacity to act as a 'strategic ally' for both prominent domestic and multinational companies as well as high-profile individuals. Recent cases demonstrate the firm's skill in complex matters (including class actions) related to issues such as overtime pay, severance calculations, workplace harassment, and discriminatory dismissals. Additionally, the team provides comprehensive advisory services in non-contentious labor matters. Founding partner Alexander Godínez Vargas remains the first point of contact for key clients in the retail, banking, insurance, telecommunications, and food and beverage sectors."
Legal 500, 2026
"Understanding our company's operations, strategy and culture is essential. Consistency, agility and the ability to adapt to the company's needs are also fundamental. What is most valued about Godínez Legal is their immediate or near-immediate availability to handle assigned cases. That sense of being an extension of the internal legal department is greatly appreciated and valued."
Chambers and Partners, 2025
"The attorneys at Godínez Legal are strategic partners who understand our business very well. They always explain the risks involved in each decision and how to mitigate them."
Chambers and Partners, 2024
"As a boutique, the practice of Godínez Legal has a high degree of specialization. The team is very reliable."
Chambers and Partners, 2023
"Godínez Legal is a highly specialized boutique firm, with a great capacity to handle complex matters, thanks to the experience and knowledge of its attorneys."
Chambers and Partners, 2022
“A satisfied customer declares: ‘They are unbeatable. They are professional, knowledgeable, and experienced in the subjects they handle.’”

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