About

Provided by BLP

BLP is known as a leader in the mergers and acquisitions field, representing a large number of multinational companies doing business in Central America.

BLP participates in the major transactions that has taken place in the Central America Region. Current clients range from multinational heavyweights to local entrepreneurs. We advise both buyers and sellers involved in M&A deals such as corporate restructurings, large-scale M&A transactions, joint ventures and compliance cases, as well as free trade zone mandates among others.

The corporate practice is noted for its impressive deep business understanding, great professionalism and ethical strength. BLP distinguish from the rest for its technologies and innovation, we are one step ahead, we are a true business law partners to our clients.

As part of this day to day advice, BLP drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts, terminations and addenda thereto, attends legal consultations on matters related to the operation of the companies on a daily basis; performs all the work related to the shareholders’ and board of director´s meetings and registries, as well as corporate governance matters. The attorneys involved in these matters also coordinate legal counseling with all other practice areas such as labor, intellectual property, consumer protection, insurance and regulatory law, among others.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - Nicaragua
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

BLP's notable team acts on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, regularly advising key Nicaraguan and international clients on finance, tax and regulatory matters. The Nicaraguan practice group is particularly active assisting with corporate matters, including M&A, restructuring and loan agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • BLP advised Renewable Resources Group on its acquisition of Mercon Ventures, which included due diligence across multiple countries and the drafting, negotiationand signing of the share purchase agreement.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ernesto Rizo Pallais
2
Ernesto Rizo Pallais
2
Band 2

Established practitioner and head of department Ernesto Rizo Pallais receives significant praise from interviewees in the Nicaraguan market. He is heavily involved in many of the team's most significant corporate mandates and frequently advises on cross-border matters.

"Ernesto Rizo Pallais is very professional, efficient in his responses and always available so that our matters can progress quickly."

Federico Barrios
U
Federico Barrios
U
Up and Coming

Federico Barrios consolidates his place in the rankings this year following continued notable praise from interviewees. His work includes matters for major multinational clients.

"Federico Barrios is a very well-trained and professional lawyer in every sense. He knows how to give the correct response to any situation that arises."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Ernesto Rizo Pallais
2
Ernesto Rizo Pallais
2
Band 2
Federico Barrios
U
Federico Barrios
U
Up and Coming

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Juan Castillo

Michelle Avilés

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