Tactic Estudio Legal, formed by former COLBS Estudio Legal partner Javier Escalante after he and Sebastián Jiménez split their practices in September 2021, brings strength to advising holding companies, overseas investors, major multinationals and real estate companies on the planning, development and execution of large and small-scale real estate projects in the coastal and urban areas of Costa Rica. With an active client base that also spans the construction, food and beverages, and agricultural sectors, the practice’s comprehensive service covers such matters as the sale and purchase of properties, the structuring of complex infrastructure projects, and the analysis and execution of complex registration and cadastral strategies. Escalante, an experienced trade negotiator who has served as both Consul General of Costa Rica in Singapore and Ambassador of Costa Rica in Qatar, heads the team, bringing skill to advising on complex, cross-border operations. Other key figures include associates Andrés Herrera, who assists with clients’ day-to-day operations, Margarita Sandí, who focuses on the structuring and financing of real estate deals, and Karla Villalobos, a specialist in commercial, service and lease agreements. The team was bolstered in 2022 by the additions of associate Jean Carlo Díaz from in-house in June and Álvaro Cedeño from independent practice in July.
Testimonials
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- ‘The Tactic team is very experienced and concerned with details to find the best solution for everyone. They thoroughly review the documents to avoid any future problems.’
- ‘Javier Escalante and the Tactic staff are always available to help and to resolve issues. It is very helpful to work with them and be guided by them through the different processes.'
Key clients
- Condominio Agapanthus
- Grupo Euromobilia
Work highlights
- Advised Condominio Agapanthus on the development of a project and constitution of its condominium regime.
- Advised on and processed the sale of two important commercial properties of Grupo Euromobilia.