ECIJA SBGB

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The team at ECIJA SBGB leverages the bench strength of its global network to assist domestic financial institutions, national and multinational developers, and corporates across such sectors as energy, transport and digital media on a diverse range of matters related to high-value real estate transactions, from mixed financing structures, due diligence, lease agreements and notarial services to complex procurement processes and tax matters. The practice is jointly led by managing partner Fernando Berio, who handles pre-development activities, tax credit equity procurements and deal negotiations, and Jorge Fernandez-Reboredo, who specialises in the energy sector and real estate regulatory compliance.

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Key clients

  • The Michaels Organization
  • Prisa
  • Hispanic Housing Development Corporation
  • Acruva Capital Partners
  • Bahia Apartments
  • Montblanc PR Associates
  • Aon Risk Solutions of Puerto Rico
  • Money Group
  • CIC Construction Group
  • Luis A. Ayala Colón & Sucres
  • Dorado Tech Park

Work highlights

  • Assisted Luis A. Ayala Colón & Sucres, a family-owned transportation business in Puerto Rico, with the negotiation of 30-year lease agreement with the Puerto Rico government for the operation of the international shipping facility in San Juan at an estimated value of $90m.
  • Providing ongoing support to The Michaels Organization (TMO) following the procurement process related to the award for the development of the Los Alamos Public Housing site, a mixed-finance project.
  • Assisted Hispanic Housing Development Corporation (HHDC) with acquiring its first multifamily, HUD-assisted housing project in Puerto Rico.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fernando Berio, Jorge Fernández-Reboredo