COSTA RICA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Germán Pochet Ballester BioIuris
BioIuris is a dynamic environmental law firm with a multidisciplinary team specialising in environmen- tal management, consultancy and litigation. Its pro- fessionals handle cases efficiently, with attention to detail and constant communication. Their expertise ranges from common administrative and judicial processes, such as well-drilling permits, water con- cessions, and forestry matters such as tree-cutting permits or damage claims, to complex cases involv- ing court-imposed or environmental restrictive meas- ures. Costa Rica’s environmental law is extensive and highly technical, encompassing numerous legal and
regulatory frameworks that require specialised knowl- edge to navigate the various governmental institu- tions involved. For this reason, the team at BioIuris has developed strong expertise in addressing these challenges. Additionally, the team’s work increasingly focuses on the relationship between vulnerable com- munities and access to natural resources, including legal processes related to both longline and small- scale artisanal fishing, as well as the defence and recognition of indigenous peoples’ rights in Costa Rica and other Central American countries. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). With extensive experience in environmental compliance, remediation planning and sustainable development, he has trained professionals and public officials on environmental legal frameworks, contributing to stronger institutional and community capacities for environmental protection.
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Germán Pochet Ballester is the managing partner of BioIuris, a law firm specialising in environmental law. A notary public and expert in environmental governance, he has advised companies, co-operatives,
ASADAS, public institutions and community organisations. Germán has also worked as a consultant for international entities such as the
BioIuris Pavas Rohrmoser 200 m west, 75 m north of Plaza Major San José 1109 Costa Rica Tel: +506 2291 3838 Email: gpochet@legalambiental.com Web: www.bioiuris.com
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