ECIJA SBGB
Client SatisfactionThe team at ECIJA SBGB harnesses the bench strength of its global network to assist domestic financial institutions, national and multinational developers, construction companies and corporates in sectors including energy and digital media with matters ranging from mixed financing structures, public housing project funding procurement, due diligence and lease agreements to notarial services and tax matters. The practice is jointly led by managing partner Fernando Berio, who brings expertise to the utilisation of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) under section 42 of the US Internal Revenue Code in the affordable housing sector, and Jorge Fernández-Reboredo, who specialises in energy sector matters and real estate regulatory compliance.
Key clients
- The Michaels Organization
- PRISA
- Hispanic Housing Development Corporation
- Acruva Capital Partners Bahia Apartments
- CIC Construction Group
Work highlights
- Assisted The Michaels Organization with the procurement of $270m in funding for the redevelopment of the 'Los Álamos' mixed-income public housing project in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
- Served as local counsel for PRISA in the procurement of $165m in funds for the development of a 350-unit low-to-moderate-income housing project known as 'Hacienda San Miguel' in the municipality of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico.
- Assisted the Hispanic Housing Development Corporation in securing $25m in LIHTC and HOME Investment Partnership Programme Funds for the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 100-unit project in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Fernando Berio, Jorge Fernández-Reboredo