Dentons channels the bench strength of its regional network of seven offices in six countries to advise developers, private equity firms, real estate funds and multinational corporates across such sectors as hospitality, software and IT on the sale and purchase of real estate and the financing and development of real estate projects. The practice’s comprehensive offering extends to construction matters, regulatory compliance, related tax issues and litigation. The practice is headed by managing partner Eduardo Zúñiga, who brings experience in the structuring of projects, environmental issues, and the negotiation of hotel management agreements, and assists clients in relation to urban developments, gated communities and beachfront resorts. Other key figures include Anna Karina Jiménez, who draws on a background as counsel for the Parliament of Costa Rican; senior associate Montserrat Ortega, a real estate compliance specialist; and associate Pamela Contreras, who assists with construction agreements, lease contracts, and property development and administration agreements.
Testimonials
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‘In real estate matters, we work primarily with Eduardo Zúñiga. He is very responsive to requests and has handled property purchases, sales and leases. All were handled professionally and with proper advice to ensure we were well covered in any given transaction.’
'A fully diverse team capable of representing the client across the board on multiple issues without finding outside specialists.'
'In general, the ability to access the knowledge of other members of the Dentons team in other countries is a great competitive advantage. The person in charge of our account is Eduardo Zúñiga in Costa Rica, whose availability and extensive knowledge is highly valuable.'
Key clients
- DeIndustrial
- A1 Logistics
- Innova Park
- Hacienda Pinilla
- AppFolio
- Infosys
- Tulemar
- DSM
Work highlights
- Advising DeIndustrial on the acquisition structuring of real estate in Coyol, Alajuela.
- Advised A1 Logistics, an industrial real estate developer, on establishing a platform for developing industrial spaces, warehouses, logistics facilities and free trade zone parks.
- Assisted Innova Park in securing authorisation for the free trade zone regime for a mixed-use park, encompassing logistics, industrial, life sciences and precision facilities catering to a diverse clientele.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eduardo Zúñiga