Regional firm Arias remains a leader in the Nicaraguan real estate field, standing out for its prowess in advising private individuals on domestic property matters and national and multinational corporations on high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. Assisting a client base across such sectors as energy, retail, agriculture, food and beverages, NGOs and telecoms, the practice’s comprehensive service extends to purchases and sales, leases and construction contracts, title insurance, zoning and related permits, due diligence procedures and litigation. The team is led by Róger Pérez, who brings his experience as head of the firm’s dispute and tax practices to his advice on acquisitions, tax and investment structuring, the establishment of condominium regimes and tourism projects. Associate Uriel Balladares advises on horizontal property regimes and regulatory matters related to real estate assets. Associate Douglas Vásquez, who frequently defends clients’ interests before municipal tax entities, joined the team in June 2022 from Munguia Vidaurre Law.
Real estate in Nicaragua
Arias
Practice head(s):
Róger Pérez
Testimonials
‘Excellent knowledge of the subject, quick and assertive responses.’
‘A complete team with sufficient knowledge in the different branches of law.’
‘My experience is that they have been very knowledgeable about the laws and practices in Nicaragua with regards to the issue they are helping me with. Also, the client service was very personalised and I felt they responded to my needs and questions quickly and efficiently. For me both these things have been important, which I have not experienced with other lawyers I have worked with in country.‘
‘The personal attention and knowledge has been excellent. Douglas Vásquez and Róger Pérez have been great.‘
Key clients
Melones de Nicaragua (Melonicsa)
Mitsui & Co
Hidroenergy de Nicaragua
Farmacias Europeas
La India Inversiones
Rossmann Beteiligungs
Inmobiliaria La Union
Work highlights
- Assisting La India Inversiones with handling multiple domain claims that have emerged from third parties who allege to hold the domain rights of some properties in possession of the client related to mining project.
- Assisting Inmobiliaria La Unión, a Walmart subsidiary, with the judicial process of rectification following a purchase of land.
- Assisting Melones with an update process carried out by the Attorney General’s Office, the Public Registry of Property of León and the Land Registry Office of León.
Consortium Legal
The experienced real estate and registry group at Consortium Legal leverages the combined bench strength of offices in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua to assist regional and multinational corporates with a diverse range of matters in the practice area. The firm’s record includes advising on asset protection, regulatory compliance, tax matters, due diligence and free trade zone transactions. The diverse client portfolio spans the retail, energy, financial services, textiles, apparel and logistics sectors. The team is led by Carlos Taboada, who brings 19 years of experience to the real estate space.
Practice head(s):
Carlos Taboada
Testimonials
‘This is the best team I have worked with in Nicaragua. They solve problems.‘
‘They are reliable and responsible.‘
Key clients
Arclight Energy
BC Logistics
Texnica Dos
San Jose
Grupo Desidero
Pro Mujer
Financiera FDL
GMG Comercial
Gildan Activewear
Citibank
García & Bodán
The real estate team at García & Bodán is well versed in advising developers, private investors, homeowner associations and multinational corporates involved in complex, high-value transactions. Counting active players from the retail, tourism, energy, telecoms, construction and financial services sectors among its clients, the practice's comprehensive service extends to incorporation, tax planning, lease and rental agreements, due diligence processes and real estate litigation. The team is led by Eduardo Cabrales, who also heads the offices of the firm in San Juan del Sur and Tola, bringing considerable strength to deal structuring and matters in the tourism industry. Other key figures include managing partner and corporate law expert Federico Gurdián, senior associate Dania Navarrete, who advises on property registration issues, and associate Francisco Acevedo, who assists foreign citizens and investors with applying for resident migratory status in Nicaragua.
Practice head(s):
Eduardo Cabrales
Testimonials
‘Very solid legal team, flawless costumer service, fast response times.’
‘They know what they are doing, they are solid experts in their fields, they inspire trust.’
‘Great team, skilled, smart people.‘
Key clients
Atrium
Tola Development Group
La Costa Development
Payless ShoeSource
Coffee Adventures
Cala Azul
Work highlights
- Provided Tola Development Group with comprehensive legal services in real estate transactions, including the drafting, execution and registration of contracts related to subdivisions, sales and purchases of lots and houses, cancellation of mortgages and procurement of secured loans for construction.
- Advising Morgan’s Rock company Habitat y Ecosistemas on the development of a condominium regime for its new project, known as Village Farm Communities in Playa Majagual, San Juan del Sur.
Alvarado y Asociados
The real estate practice at Alvarado y Asociados provides an all-around service to national and multinational corporates from sectors including mining, food, forestry, building materials and medical devices. The firm assists with matters ranging from mortgages, sales and purchases to communications with municipal and tax authorities, title insurance policies and free trade zone matters. The team is led by Gloria María de Alvarado, who brings to bear over 40 years’ experience in corporate and commercial matters to the practice, along with due diligence and registration process expert Luz Marina Espinoza. Associate Jazmin Garcia assists with the environmental aspects of transactions, having served as legal adviser to the Environmental Management Unit of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.
Practice head(s):
Gloria María de Alvarado; Luz Marina Espinoza
Testimonials
‘It is the only law firm with which we have worked and it has given us the confidence not to look for others. They have total mastery of the history and background of the matter.‘
‘The plus is the way the team relates to us with respect and empathy. We feel our company is in safe hands with Alvarado y Asociados.‘
Key clients
Cemex de Nicaragua
Centro Cultural Batahola Norte
Grupo Bimbo
Hydrologica
BLP
The real estate and hospitality practice at BLP advises local and international developers, investors and financial institutions on matters ranging from leasing contracts, project structuring and joint operations to project finance, condominiums, water availability analysis, construction contracts and due diligence procedures. Director Federico Barrios and associate Felipe Castillo are key contacts.