The lawyers in Alta QIL+4 Abogados‘ real estate practice are ’experts in the field’, with vast experience in advising major Guatemalan real estate developers on the full life cycle of residential, commercial, office and industrial projects. The broad practice covers project structuring, the drafting of purchase, supply and construction agreements, the creation of the co-ownership regime, obtaining governmental authorisations, and the sale and leasing of completed units, in addition to related tax and commercial issues. Eva Cacacho, who has significant expertise in the full spectrum of project development, real estate transactions and the incorporation of real estate funds, leads the team. Senior associate María Fernanda Ovalle, who is singled out for her ‘eye for detail’, provides capable support across the board.
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Testimonials
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‘The main differentiating factor is the specialisation of each member of the Alta team.'
‘Eva Cacacho is well versed in real estate law, as is Maria Fernanda Ovalle, her second-in-command. The effort they make to minimise problems and anticipate everything well in advance makes a significant difference in protecting their clients.’
'It is a specialised team which you are certain will take care of your company's interests, paying attention to every detail.'
'Eva Cacacho: she is a very hands-on partner and it is clear that her team keeps her informed about the relevant issues, positive or negative, in the development of the project, and can use her experience to come up with better suggestions to solve any problems.'
'María Fernanda Ovalle: she clearly has an eye for detail, not allowing any loose ends to be left unresolved, including regarding issues that were decided before Alta was hired for the planning phase.'
'Great teamwork, smooth communication, and evident knowledge of the subject matter - everything is done on time and very well.'
Key clients
- Louvre
- Desarrolladora Rigel
- Grupo Onyx (Centro Comercial Maderos)
- Desarrolladora Mogador
- Belluno
- Corpoagro del Pacifico
- Corporación Indyknit (Schwarz Partners Group/Indiana Knitwear)
- Calidad Inmobiliaria
- Universidad del Valle de Guatemala/Colegio Americano de Guatemala
- Nuevo Naranjo
- Desarrolladora Los Amatles
- PriceSmart
Work highlights
Advised Nuevo Naranjo on a real estate development with a new concept of multi-level warehouse buildings, from the acquisition of the land to the sale of the last warehouse.
Advised Louvre on a 260-apartment residential project, which was intended to be sold in two years and was sold in three months.
Advised Desarrolladora Mogador on the search for financial sales structures that allow people to have access to decent housing.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Eva Cacacho