Distinguished by its track record in advising major domestic and international financial institutions and corporations in cross-border transactions, regional firm Arias is experienced in providing a broad service including regulatory matters, investment advice and M&A for clients involved in a variety of industry sectors including hospitality, energy, insurance and technology. Nicaragua managing partner Ana Teresa Rizo, Bertha Argüello and Gustavo-Adolfo Vargas all lead the team and have each played a key role in high-profile matters: Rizo is experienced in handling complex transactions, including the structuring of acquisitions, while Argüello specalises in advising on the regulatory aspects of investments, and Vargas is noted for his expertise in covering issues such as minority shareholders' rights. Senior associate Uriel Balladares is noted for his experience in advising on corporate and tax structures, and has been pivotal in aiding the growth and development of businesses at the forefront of Nicaragua’s sustainable progress. Rodrigo Ibarra and senior associate Maryeling Guevara are also key names.

Spearheaded by Olga Barreto and Rodrigo Taboada, who are equipped to cover the full gamut of banking and corporate services, the team at Consortium Legal is capable of providing clients with a range of services relating to advising on, preparing and negotiating commercial contracts and transactions, and aiding in the incorporation and dissolution of companies and foreign branches. Carlos Taboada is active in corporate and financial restructurings for agribusiness and energy sector clients, as well as advising on regional financings and due diligence processes. Senior associate Maria Lizeth Prado is noted for her specialist expertise in microfinance institutions and governance issues, as well as the structuring of transactions. Prado has also been active in assisting non-profit organisations focused on promoting the development of young entrepreneurs both at a local and international level. Senior associates Meyling Sampson and Mónica Brenes also provide key support.

Utilising its regional depth to provide banking and corporate services through its eight offices located across Central America, GarciaBodan has a strong track record in domestic and international M&A transactions, as well as in advising on a variety of corporate and finance matters for clients engaged in industry sectors including aerospace and defence, automobiles and product manufacturing. Regional managing partner Terencio García and Federico Gurdián, the head of the firm’s regional corporate-commercial and transactional practice, both lead the team, with García active in major corporate transactions throughout Central America, including privatisations in Nicaragua, and Gurdián experienced in regional transactions. Tax practice head Melvin Estrada leverages his expertise in tax law to assist on the tax implications of commercial and financial transactions, and senior associate María Alejandra Baldizón provides advisory and due diligence services in relation to both national and international public tenders. Carlos Téllez, who also oversees the Guatemalan office, is a key name for advising multinationals across the financial, telecoms, infrastructure and real estate sectors. Senior associate Dania Navarrete is also noted.

Alvarado y Asociados fields an experienced team capable of providing a full service to clients with regard to handling cross-border transactions, M&A, and the drafting of commercial agreements, as well as corporate and financial restructuring processes. The practice has been a key port of call for international law firms including Baker & McKenzie and DLA Piper who have turned to the team to assist in international financing and M&A transactions that require expertise in Nicaraguan law. Founding senior partner Gloria María de Alvarado heads the practice and has played an integral role in numerous multi-jurisdictional corporate and commercial cases for clients engaged in the finance, telecommunications, banking, and food and beverages industries. Associate Norma Jaen is noted for her collaboration on corporate due diligence processes, alongside aiding in the formalisation of contracts and closing of transactions, while other key names include senior associate Claraliz Oviedo.

BLP‘s corporate practice advises a range of domestic and multinational clients on restructurings and M&A, as well as day-to-day corporate and financial matters. The team has notable recent experience of handling acquisitions not only involving Nicaragua, but also jurisdictions across Central America and Brazil, Vietnam and Curaçao. Ernesto Rizo leads the team and is well versed in advising local and foreign companies on transactions in the corporate and financial fields, including corporations engaged in the industrialisation and commercialisation of agricultural, forestry and other natural resources. Director Federico Barrios specialises in corporate compliance, and is a key name in both the transactional and regulatory spaces. Special counsel Juan Castillo is skilled in providing strategic guidance to companies in the business services, marketing and manufacturing sectors during the process of establishing their operations in Nicaragua under the free trade zone regime.

Covering a broad clientele from industry sectors including pharmaceuticals, technology and telecoms, ACZALAW Nicaragua is instrumental in advising on a wide spread of domestic and cross-border transactions and day-to-day corporate matters, as well as providing regulatory services. Minerva Bellorin co-leads the practice and is experienced in business investment matters, alongside assisting with areas including government tenders, taxation and due diligence processes for M&A transactions. Alonso Porras also co-leads the practice and advises companies on regulatory and compliance matters, including government relations.

Co-led by Nicaragua managing partner Thelma Carrión and Violeta Núñez, Aguilar Castillo Love advises clients across a broad spectrum of industry segments on commercial and transactional mandates, alongside assisting with corporate governance and day-to-day corporate matters. This expertise is well utilised for financial sector clients including the Nicaraguan Stock Exchange, central securities depository CENIVAL and Banco de la Producción. Associate Claudia Guevara makes effective use of her litigation expertise to assist corporate clients in detecting potential risks that may arise and how to mitigate that risk.

Dentons combines its strengths in corporate and financial law, in addition to utilising its in-house technological advancements and AI capabilities, to efficiently manage clients’ cases and improve outcomes across a broad range of matters including M&A and corporate and tax issues. Country managing partner Edgard Torres and corporate director Favio Batres co-lead the department, and other key names include Elvis Martínez, who specialises in loan agreement negotiations and handling corporate portfolios. The team was further bolstered by the additions of senior associates Pablo Areas, who joined the firm from Nassar Abogados S.A in August 2024, and Mario Novoa, who joined from Munguia Vidaurre Law in October 2024.