Providing both legal and notary support, Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga assists clients throughout the full life cycle of real estate transactions and developments. The team’s expertise encompasses both rural and urban development, as well as real estate for commercial and industrial premises. It advises developers and financers, notably Banco Santander, which the team assists in real estate financing and mortgages and other transactions. Practice head Héctor B. Viana acts for a diverse roster of clients, from investors and financiers to developers, managers, sellers and purchasers, in real estate acquisitions and developments. At the associate level, Aparicio Howard has experience in matters related to construction, leases and condominiums, including real estate disputes. Also qualified as a public notary, María José Rovira advises on rural real estate sales, bringing expert knowledge of ownership of land regulations and transfer permits.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is large and highly qualified. There are several professionals who assist us depending on the specificity of the issue raised, all of them demonstrate reliability and provide a quick response to our needs. We are very satisfied with the service.’
  • ‘I'd highlight Aparicio Howard.’

Key clients

  • Diamantis Plaza
  • Banco Santander
  • Trump Group
  • Selina
  • CEAOSA
  • Arcos Dorados Uruguay
  • IMMOBILIARIA PAMS

Work highlights

  • Advised CEAOSA on the drafting, negotiation and closing of two construction agreements for the construction of two large residential towers, Cala Tower I and Tower II in the outskirts of Montevideo, close to its premier residential area.
  • Assisting Banco Santander in the financing of a construction of a residential complex called Joy Montevideo located in a high-end neighborhood in Montevideo.
  • Advised Arcos Dorados Uruguay on the drafting and negotiation of a promise of lease agreement for property located at Benito Blanco and Avenida Brasil.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Héctor B. Viana