
Corporate/Commercial
Latin America Guide 2026 : Nicaragua
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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.
Industries (27)
- Automobiles & Parts
- Banks
- Charities / Not for Profit
- Chemicals
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Construction & Materials
- Consumer Product Manufacturing
- Education
- Energy
- Financial Services
- Food & Drink Producers
- Government
- Health Care
- Industrial Engineering
- Insurance
- Media
- Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
- Private Clients / Individuals
- Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate
- Retail
- Software & Computer Services
- Technology, Hardware & Electronics
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
- Travel & Leisure
- Aerospace & Defense
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Work Highlights
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BLP advised Grupo Dragón on the bidding for three exploratory wells for a geothermal project in Nicaragua.
Strengths
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BLP's team have extensive experience and a willingness to address the client's needs in the first instance. It is a well-structured team who resolve complex issues methodically and professionally.
Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Ernesto Rizo Pallais
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 stands out for his extensive knowledge of the business.
Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
Band 4 
Band 4 
Federico Barrios
Federico Barrios receives continued notable praise from interviewees. His work includes matters for major multinational clients.
Federico Barrios is a highly trained commercial and administrative lawyer with a willingness to resolve queries promptly and safely.
Corporate/Commercial respondentLatin America
Ranked Individuals at BLP (2)
Members
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Juan Castillo

Ernesto Rizo Pallais
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Federico Barrios
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BLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 2 Global 2026
Practice area: Corporate/Commercial
Location: Honduras
View department profile for Global 2026Band 2 Global 2026
Practice area: Corporate/Commercial
Location: El Salvador
View department profile for Global 2026Band 2 Global 2026
Practice area: Corporate/Commercial
Location: Nicaragua
View department profile for Global 2026Band 2 Latin America 2026
Practice area: Corporate/Commercial
Location: Honduras
View department profile for Latin America 2026Band 2 Latin America 2026
Practice area: Corporate/Commercial
Location: El Salvador
View department profile for Latin America 2026
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