Strengthened by the 2023 opening of two new offices in Puntarenas and Guanacaste, the real estate practice at Facio & Cañas coordinates with its environmental practice and its network of engineers, topographers and consultants to provide a one-stop shop for realtors, developers, construction companies and multinational corporates across the hospitality and tourism sectors involved in major real estate projects and transactions. The practice’s full offering extends to transactional structuring, due diligence, permitting and negotiation, and consultations on free trade zone regimes. The team is led by Sergio Solera, an expert in advising companies in major acquistions, and Francisco Rucavado, who advises on project development, project finance, construction and risk management. Senior associate Marco Castegnaro assists individual clients with the purchase of properties in Costa Rica.
Key clients
- Coldwell Banker Dominical Realty
- Coldwell Banker Pacific Realty (Guanacaste)
- Daniel Attia (Emerald Hills)
- Valle Monteverde
- Tamara Hirsch
- Rodman Schley
- Harmony Projects
- Bioasis Dominical
- Nido Farms
Work highlights
- Providing comprehensive legal services for the clients of Coldwell Banker.
- Assisting Nido Farms with the acquisition of beach-front titled properties and concessions to develop a holistic and wellness-oriented residential community in Playa Hatillo, Quepos, Puntarenas.
- Assisting Bioasis Dominical with the structuring of a real estate development, which includes 40 villas and 12 homes.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sergio Solera, Francisco Rucavado