Director Associate
According to clients, the real estate lawyers at Alegalis ‘know what they need to do and they deliver’; the practice is also highlighted for the ‘diversity of specialisation among the team members’, which allows it to handle the gamut of real estate matters as well as related financial issues and disputes. The firm has a standout track record in advising major Guatemalan and regional developers on the construction of commercial, office, residential and mixed-use projects, including assisting with cross-border financial structures to enable clients to invest in and develop projects abroad. Other areas of expertise include the sale and acquisition of property units, and real estate tax and regulatory matters. Director Andrés Rodríguez steers the practice and acts for an impressive roster of developer clients. Managing partner Juan Antonio Mazariegos is also a leading figure in the team, noted for his ‘extensive legal knowledge’. Associate Mirna Marroquín provides capable support.
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Testimonials
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‘The Alegalis team is very well coordinated by Juan Antonio Mazariegos, who has full control over dealings with clients. The service and legal knowledge of the team are excellent.’
‘The biggest plus that makes the firm stand out is the professional ability of Juan Antonio Mazariegos, who has extensive legal knowledge in almost all areas that clients may require.’
‘There's diversity of specialisation among the team members, which allows the firm to provide integrated legal advice throughout the real estate development process.’
‘The team at Alegalis works without the client needing to be constantly on top them. They know what they need to do and they deliver.’
'It is a solid team, with a high level of knowledge and experience in their field, and they work diligently. They have excellent communication and negotiation skills when dealing with the municipal authorities.'
'The partners are open to communication and respond quickly. They follow up on issues.'
Key clients
- Spectrum
- Capital Buró Developments (CBD)
- RV4 - Desarrollos
- Amaranto Inmobiliaria
- Axis
- Lyra Inmobiliaria
- Multiproyectos
- Iruña Inmobiliario
- Inversiones Pavalco/Legado del Bosque
- Urbop
- Proporción y Escala
- Asfaltos de Guatemala
Work highlights
- Advising Spectrum on the development and construction of a series of residential and mixed-use real estate projects.
- Advising Iruña Inmobiliaria on the development of a residential building in Guatemala City (Project Statera), including seeking approval for the construction of a building over 12 storeys high.
- Advising Capital Buró Developments (CBD) on the development of a series of residential and mixed-use projects.
Lawyers
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Managing Partner
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrés Rodríguez