Mauricio specialises in advising clients on their business in Central America and the Caribbean, both on day-to-day operational issues and complex regional projects. His training as a Legal Project Manager is an important tool in his ability to manage teams and administer projects.
His professional training and his experience as an academic have allowed him to be considered by Chambers & Partners as one of the most appointed arbitrators in domestic and international arbitrations. His involvement as a lawyer in complex litigation has led to him being ranked as a “leading individual” in dispute resolution by Legal500.
He is one of the most recognised lawyers in digital law in Costa Rica, and a renowned expert in personal data protection and privacy. He is a consultant for multinational companies in public policy projects.
He studied at the University of Costa Rica, where he is a professor of international contracts. He completed the Master’s programmes in Corporate Legal Consultancy at the Carlos III University of Madrid and in the General Data Protection Regulation at the UNED (Madrid) and the Spanish Agency for the Protection of Personal Data.
Mauricio speaks Spanish and English.
“Mauricio Paris has been key in handling our company’s challenges, while always keeping in mind our business needs.” Chambers & Partners, TMT 2023
“He is super attentive and answers quickly. He is always thinking about how to move the dispute resolution process forward.” Chambers & Partners, Dispute Resolution, 2023.
“Mauricio Paris is a lawyer with great knowledge in different areas, which makes him excellent at his job. He is dedicated, meticulous and with high standards of excellence. Also, he has the great combination of academic knowledge mixed with a lot of practical experience.” Legal 500, Dispute Resolution, 2022.