Adrián Alvarenga Odio

Founding Partner

EDUCATION

  • Université de Paris 1, Panthéon- Sorbonne. D.E.A. Diplôme d´Etudes Approfondies in Public Comparative Law of the European Union, 1995.
  • Universidad de Costa Rica. San José, Costa Rica – Law Degree (Juris Doctor) and Notary Public, 1992.

ARBITRATOR IN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES.

  • Arbitrator of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Paris, France. (2019 to present).
  • Arbitrator of CICA (Costa Rica- American Chamber of Commerce), SJO - COSTA RICA. (2011 to present).
  • Arbitrator of CRC (“Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos de Costa Rica”) in domestic and international disputes,2011 to present. SJO - COSTA RICA.
  • Arbitrator of CCA (“Cámara de Comercio de Costa Rica”),2019 to present. SJO - COSTA RICA.

CAREER AND MILESTONES

  • Founding Partner, Alvarenga Odio Estudio Legal.
  • Partner in 3 of the most prestigious law firms in Costa Rica (2012-2020).
  • Legal Director of Costa Rica Stock Exchange (“Bolsa Nacional de Valores, S.A”), 2009-2011.
  • Legal Director of Grupo Roble (Costa Rica), 2005-2009.
  • Head Counsel of ELF AQUITAINE (currently name TOTAL) for Central America, 1995-2004.

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Member of ICC Costa Rica,(member of the Arbitration Commission and member of the Commerce and Competition Commission) 2022 to present.
  • Member of the IBA, 2012.
  • Member of the Committee of Legal Affairs of Costa Rica- American Chamber of Commerce, 2005 to present.
  • Founding Member of the Costa Rica Institute of Corporate Governance and Secretary of the Board (2009 to 2016).
  • Founding Member of Costa Rica Bar Association (“filial Oeste del Colegio de Abogados”) and Secretary of the Board of Directors. (2009 to 2012).
  • Public Notary, 1993 to present.
  • Member of the Costa Rican Bar Association, 1992 to present.
  • Member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration & ADR of the International Court of Arbitration 2022-2024.

LANGUAGES

  • Spanish, French and English.