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Ana Teresa Rizo

Ana Teresa Rizo

Arias, Nicaragua

Work Department

Banking and Finance Corporate and Commercial Government Procurement Labor Law Mergers and Acquisitions Project and Infrastructure Finance Tax and Fiscal Planning Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Position

Managing Partner

Career

She has advised international finance institutions reviewing the security structures and drafting the agreements. She also has advised foreign investors in their corporate organization for use in Nicaragua as well as regulatory issues.

Ana Teresa has participated in complex transactions, including the due diligence and structuring the transaction to acquire companies in different areas such as retail, distribution, telecommunication, financial institutions, among others. She also acts as legal counsel to different local companies dealing with the day-to-day operations as way as taxes, labor and contracts.

Ana Teresa has also been involved in drafting and reviewing the “Ley de Garantías Mobiliarias” (Real Estate Securities Law) and “Ley de Leasing” (Leasing Law) to be approved by the National Congress as well as in the discussions of the “Ley de Promoción de la Competencia” (Competition Promotion Law).

Recognized in The Hall of Fame for Corporate and Finance; as well as a Leading Individual in the area of Energy and Natural Resources; by The Legal 500.

Languages

Spanish English

Memberships

International Bar Association (IBA)

Education

Degree in law at the Universidad Centroamericana de Nicaragua Authorized to practice as a lawyer and notary public by the Supreme Court of Nicaragua. Master of Economic Law at the University of Chile and Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Cornell University.

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