About

MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE FOR OUR CLIENTS

Welcome to ABS&P

As one of Central America's fastest-growing full-service international law firms, ABS&P is dedicated to serving the international community by delivering world class services 24 /7.

We are an award-winning international law firm with an organisational structure that follows the model of an English barristers' set whereby our lawyers, at all levels, operate as independents within our legal community.

We take on engagements that are not for the faint of heart and are generally dedicated to the consistent delivery of first-class results in the fastest and most cost-effective way possible.

ABS&P is totally dedicated to its clients' success.

Worldwide Scope

Because of its innovative structure, ABS&P is able to deliver comprehensive services of the highest possible quality and scope anywhere in the world 24 /7.

Rules of Professional Conduct & Ethics

Our deliverables' quality is enhanced by the obligation of our people /members to subscribe to our Rules of Professional Conduct & Ethics unless excepted by the rules of any relevant bar association, or court.. All non-lawyers at ABS&P are supervised by lawyers.

Managing Partner

ABS&P's founding Partner is Andre Alexander is a common law barrister of some 15 years' experience as an international lawyer. He practices worldwide either pro hac vice, or as a suitably authorised foreign lawyer in many jurisdictions.

Collaborations

ABS&P's services are supported by a wide network of consultant associate lawyers and technical experts who are among the best in their fields.

Life Client Scheme

Our pro bono deliverables are supported by our Life Client Scheme which is served by our Access to Justice Fund. The programs enable us to provide our services free or at reduced costs in certain circumstances and also to give grants for worthy causes. 

Corporate Structure & Regulation

Regulation

ABS&P is regulated as a corporation providing legal and ancillary business services under the Commercial Code of Costa Rica. Its legal services division's operational structure follows the model of an English Barristers' set whereby its lawyers operate as independents within a collegiate hybrid (onsite /remote working) setting.

Not-for-Profit Organisation

By a shareholders' resolution of the 23rd September 2023, ABS&P, structured as a "not-for-profit" corporation meaning that, from that date, its revenues shall be applied exclusively for the benefit of its objects and members.

Professional Conduct & Ethics

All ABS&P's members subscribe to its Rules of Professional Conduct & Ethics unless excepted by their bar association, or any relevant court. 

Law Firm Authorisation

ABS&P International Law Firm "ABS&P" is the trading name of the legal services division of Alexander Byrne Sidhu & Partners SA which is a corporation duly registered in the National Registry of Costa Rica, Number: 3-101-814796 for providing legal and allied business services. Alexander Byrne Sidhu & Partners SA, also referred to as "ABS&P", is regulated under the Commercial Code of Costa Rica.