Public Procurement · Training & Consulting

Master Public Procurement and SICOP – Sistema Integrado de Compras Públicas de Costa Rica

Courses, advisory, and consulting to take your team from registration to winning supplier bids — guided by specialists.

10+Practice areas
100%Licensed professionals
24/7Electronic support
<1hResponse time
ES·ENSe habla Español
Poder Judicial de Costa Rica Ministerio de Hacienda Registro Nacional Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social Tribunal Fiscal Administrativo Hacienda Digital Archivo Nacional Dirección Nacional de Notariado SICOP – Sistema Integrado de Compras Públicas de Costa Rica Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones Poder Judicial de Costa Rica Ministerio de Hacienda Registro Nacional Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social Tribunal Fiscal Administrativo Hacienda Digital Archivo Nacional Dirección Nacional de Notariado SICOP – Sistema Integrado de Compras Públicas de Costa Rica Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones
What we do

Practice Areas

Legal coverage for every need of your company, association, or institution.

Corporate & Business

Company formation and restructuring, corporate governance, commercial contracts, due diligence, and regulatory compliance.

Tax & Treasury

Tax planning, VAT and income tax, handling requirements, and defense before the Tax Administration.

Associations, Assemblies & Boards

Formation and amendment of associations, convening and chairing assemblies, minutes recording, and support for governing bodies.

Labor Law

Advisory for employers and employees, employment contracts and internal regulations, prevention and resolution of labor conflicts, and defense before administrative and judicial authorities.

Civil Law

Contracts and obligations, property, collections, civil liability, and dispute resolution.

Family Law

Domestic violence, divorce, filiation proceedings, child support, parental authority, custody, inheritances, and family matters in judicial and administrative proceedings.

Data Protection

Compliance with Law 8968, proceedings and appeals before PRODHAB, privacy policies, impact assessments, and personal data handling manuals.

Notarial Services

Authentication of signatures and documents, notarial deeds, real and personal property transfers, certified copies, and apostilles.

Staff Training & Workshops

In-person and virtual workshops on workplace harassment, sexual harassment, access to justice, accessibility, equality and non-discrimination, labor rights, and corporate ethics.

AI & Process Automation

Automated case monitoring, intelligent alerts, AI-powered jurisprudential analysis, legal calculations, and workflow automation for legal teams.

Case monitoring Smart alerts AI legal research Automated calculations Workflow automation PDJ online
Why choose us

A close and reliable legal partner

We combine technical rigor with agile and transparent service. We work under flexible hour-package schemes that adapt to your organization's pace.

Who we are

Our team

Professionals committed to technical excellence and the legal support of your organization.

Legal Team
Kristel Gutiérrez Araya

Licda. Kristel Gutiérrez Araya

Attorney · Bar No. 35725

Managing Partner and attorney specializing in public procurement and artificial intelligence. Expert in commercial, civil and labor law, corporate governance, solidarist associations, boards of directors, AI ethical regulation, and personal data protection before Prodhab. At LBDAbogados she leads the firm's legal strategy and the integration of technology into legal services.

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Jorge Alberto Sanabria Cordero

Lic. Jorge Alberto Sanabria Cordero

Attorney · Bar No. 34715

Attorney specializing in corporate law, labor law, and intellectual property. His practice covers the formation and management of corporations, telework, work schedule implementation, copyright and trademark protection, selected areas of criminal law, and litigation. At LBDAbogados he provides comprehensive advisory to companies in corporate, labor, and intellectual property matters, with a focus on practical solutions and legal certainty.

MZ

Licda. María Auxiliadora Zúñiga Mora

Attorney · Bar No. 36021

Attorney specializing in family law and corporate advisory, with experience at the Public Defender's Office. Her practice covers domestic violence, divorce, filiation proceedings, child support, parental authority, custody, and family matters in judicial and administrative proceedings. At LBDAbogados she provides comprehensive support to individuals and organizations, with a human rights and gender perspective and general legal advisory to businesses.

Joaquín García Monge

Lic. Marvin Castro Espinoza

Paralegal

Attorney, political scientist and communications specialist with experience as a political advisor on disability policy during the administrations of Óscar Arias Sánchez and Otto Guevara Guth. Specialist in human resources, regulatory analysis, public policy, institutional accessibility, media communication, and Central American regulations. At LBDAbogados he supports legal case management, regulatory analysis, and institutional liaison.

Herberth Poveda Hernández

Lic. Herberth Poveda Hernández

Legal Assistant

Founding Partner responsible for executive direction, strategic planning, and project management. Expert in computer law, corporate legal support, AI implementation, and personal data protection before Prodhab. At LBDAbogados he coordinates firm operations, legal research, digital case file management, and liaison with institutional clients.

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Consulting Team
Javier Fallas Umaña

MSc. Javier Fallas Umaña

Business & Public Policy Advisor

Business Administrator and Systems Engineer with an MBA and a Law degree. Specialist in business administration, public policy management, AI regulation, computer law, and certified ISO 27001 compliance, with multiple high-level certifications across his practice areas. Active member of COLYPRO and CPIC. At LBDAbogados he contributes an integrated vision of business management, ICTs, digital transformation, and personal data protection before Prodhab.

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Franklin Jiménez

Lic. Franklin Jiménez

Regulatory Systems & Accreditation

Law graduate with an MBA and two master's degrees in educational administration and innovation & globalization. Specialist in regulatory systems, quality accreditation and certification, regulatory compliance, and organizational process design. At LBDAbogados he contributes to governance framework development, university academic management, and institutional capacity building.

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Natalia Vega Arias

Licda. Natalia Vega Arias

Specialist in Procurement, Finance & Organizational Climate

Business administration professional with over 10 years of experience in procurement, finance, and commercial management. Specialist in strategic purchasing, supplier management, financial control, organizational climate, human resources, telework, and free trade zones. At LBDAbogados she supports clients in structuring administrative and labor processes, contributing a practical business perspective to the firm's legal services.

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Andrés Blanco González

Andrés Blanco González

Data Analyst · Statistician · Economist

Data Engineer, economist and statistician specializing in political, electoral and sociodemographic data analysis using official sources. He assesses regulatory risks, electoral trends, and the impact of the political environment on corporate and legal strategy. At LBDAbogados he provides data intelligence and quantitative analysis for legal and strategic decision-making, as well as support in personal data protection before Prodhab.

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Project management & agile methodologies

We apply agile frameworks and structured project management to every engagement, so your objectives are met on time and with measurable results.

Agile methodologies Project management Clear deliverables Measurable results
Training & Consulting

Public Procurement Consulting

Specialized advisory, training, and consulting so your organization can navigate public procurement with confidence — from SICOP to supplier bids.

Available as: Courses Advisory Consulting

Public Procurement Fundamentals

Legal framework, key principles, procurement modalities, and critical timelines for suppliers and institutions.

SICOP: Use & Navigation

Hands-on training on Costa Rica's government procurement system: registration, searching, submitting bids, and tracking contracts.

Internal Team Organization

Structured guidance to build your procurement team: role assignment, follow-up workflows, practical tips, and ongoing monitoring.

Supplier Offer Preparation

Step-by-step support to prepare compliant, competitive bids: technical documents, pricing structures, and submission requirements.

Official platform

Hands-on training on Costa Rica's government procurement system: registration, searching, submitting bids, and tracking contracts.

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Location

San Rafael, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Hours

Monday to Friday · 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.