Arias fields a dedicated team covering the full gamut of real estate matters within Nicaragua, from due diligence and title verifications, to easements, usufructs and mortgages. Members are adept at advising on the unique aspects of the Nicaraguan real estate market for international clients, and also bring to bear their tax advisory expertise when advising clients on tax structuring involving real estate assets. Róger Pérez, who leads the real estate, dispute resolution and tax practice groups, combines experience in these areas to cover a wide range of matters, including real estate acquisitions and condominium regime establishments, for both local and international clients. Bertha Argüello specialises in handling real estate transactions for clients in the mining and tourism sectors, while Nicaragua managing partner Ana Teresa Rizo also has a strong track record in real estate deals in the country. Senior associate Uriel Balladares is another key name.
Real estate in Nicaragua
Arias
Responsables de la pratique:
Róger Pérez
Les références
‘The Arias firm is always up to date with judicial processes.’
‘Knowledge, professionalism, confidentiality, excellent attention and service.’
‘The team is very organised and handles everything with great attention to detail.’
Principaux clients
E Chamorro Industrial
Agencia de Cooperación Internacional de Japón (JICA Nicaragua)
La India Inversiones
Alejandro Gurdián
Patricia Frech and Sucre Frech
Cukra Industrial, S.A.
IFC
Principaux dossiers
Consortium Legal
Led by Carlos Taboada, who is widely recognised for his handling of residential real estate projects, Consortium Legal is well versed in providing advisory services in relation to real estate matters, including rental purchases, sales, horizontal property regimes, residential developments and tourism projects, for clients engaged in sectors such as banking, agroindustry, food and beverages, and retail. The team leverages the firm's full-service model to provide support with corporate, financial, capital markets and tax issues involving real estate assets. At associate level, Daniela Matus participates in the due diligence processes for real estate transactions involving both urban and rural properties, assisting with the sale and registration of properties in Nicaragua for national and international clients, and María Fernanda Argüello is also a key name.
Responsables de la pratique:
Carlos Taboada
Principaux dossiers
GarciaBodan
Capable of handling real estate matters across Central America, GarciaBodan assists local and international investors with a variety of real estate and construction services, including advising on the purchase, sale and resale of land plots, houses and apartments in Nicaragua. The firm assists a broad client portfolio from its offices in Managua, San Juan del Sur and Tola, ranging from major developers and homeowners’ associations to key players in the banking and finance sector. Eduardo Cabrales heads the practice and is experienced in handling real estate matters in tourist hotspots, including aiding clients with the acquisition of vacation and retirement homes. Senior associate Marlon Gazo specialises in registry law, and combines expertise in trust and real estate law, while associate Bryan Mendieta is experienced in real estate registration processes, management and registry investigations. Federico Gurdián and senior associate Dania Navarrete are also key names.
Responsables de la pratique:
Eduardo Cabrales
Les références
‘Great team, great firm. Eduardo Cabrales is my main contact there and I have gone to him for years.’
Principaux clients
Granada Adventures
Mako Corporation
Cala Azul
Coffee Adventures
Atrium
Tola Development Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Rancho Santana Inc y Compañía Limitada on the application of a co-ownership concept within the real estate field.
Alvarado y Asociados
Alvarado y Asociados assists with a variety of real estate transactions across Nicaragua, fielding a skilled team advising on due diligence processes, title of ownership, land registration, and cadastral issues for clients engaged in sectors including mining, tourism, building materials and telecoms. The firm benefits from its membership of legal alliance Lex Mundi, allowing clients to access global and regional support on any real estate matter that involves Nicaragua. Real estate practice head Gloria María de Alvarado is a leading figure in multi-jurisdictional real estate matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gloria María de Alvarado
Principaux clients
Cemex de Nicaragua
Centro Cultural Batahola Norte
Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V.
Hydrologica