About

Provided by BLP

BLP represents national and international developers, construction companies, private and institutional investors, lenders, landlords, tenants and business users in the acquisition, development, financing, sale and leasing of real estate. The practice offers complete advice on traditional and non-traditional real estate, and a one – stop comprehensive counsel throughout the stages of the transactions and administration of projects.

Our firm is best known for our ability and experience dealing with the complexities of developing large-scale projects, for our multidisciplinary team approach and full service, and for our practical and business-oriented approach to finding solutions for our clients.

We are day to day advisors for key clients including some of the leading engineering and construction companies in Central America, as well as the largest real estate and hospitality developments in Costa Rica.

Our practice has a solid reputation in the market handling real estate transactions and day to day matters across the whole spectrum of real estate.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Costa Rica

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Outstanding law firm BLP boasts a respected practice group that is highly experienced in assisting with the full gamut of real estate mandates, ranging from sales and acquisitions of real estate assets to the structuring and development of commercial and residential projects. The law firm's Costa Rica team benefits from a wealth of experience in cross-border affairs as well as real estate finance and routinely assists clients with complex lease agreements.

Work Highlights

  • BLP assisted Discovery Land Company with the real estate and corporate structuring of a sustainable residential real estate development project including luxury homes to be developed in the Guanacaste province in Costa Rica.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Luis Manuel Castro
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Luis Manuel Castro
Head of Real Estate
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Band 1

Highly reputed head of department Luis Manuel Castro is a commanding figure in the Costa Rican market with proven expertise acting for significant clients, both domestic and international, in the development of real estate projects. He can be found handling sophisticated structuring and financing for tourism, residential and commercial developments.

Luis Manuel Castro is an excellent lawyer, very respected and with a long trajectory in the Costa Rican market.

He’s always my first point of contact and consistently delivers a very strong client service.

Andrea González
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Andrea González
3
Band 3

Well-regarded partner Andrea González is frequently found advising clients on the financing and structuring of real estate projects for residential and tourism use in Costa Rica.

Andrea González is an excellent lawyer with a great manner in handling client matters and providing a very strong service.

Anneth Jiménez
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Anneth Jiménez
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Band 3

Established partner Anneth Jiménez is a noteworthy practitioner in Costa Rica who is known for her capabilities assisting clients with the structuring and development of coastal real estate projects.

Anneth Jiménez is well-known practitioner within the Costa Rican market and an excellent lawyer.

Eduardo Calderón
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Eduardo Calderón
3
Band 3

Notable partner Eduardo Calderón is recognised by market commentators for his skill in this field and maintains a solid reputation within the Costa Rica real estate arena.

Eduardo Calderón is an excellent lawyer with strong technical knowledge and, above all, strategic vision. His advice gives us confidence and he’s always available with quick responses.

Juan Carlos Tristan
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Juan Carlos Tristan
3
Band 3

Dynamic practitioner Juan Carlos Tristan has experience structuring and financing matters connected to hotel and residential real estate developments in Costa Rica's coastal regions. He is also well-versed advising on real estate asset acquisitions.

Juan Carlos Tristan is a knowledgeable legal professional who is attentive to client needs and consistently delivers strong service.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Real Estate

Luis Manuel Castro
1
Luis Manuel Castro
Head of Real Estate
1
Band 1
Andrea González
3
Andrea González
3
Band 3
Anneth Jiménez
3
Anneth Jiménez
3
Band 3
Eduardo Calderón
3
Eduardo Calderón
3
Band 3
Juan Carlos Tristan
3
Juan Carlos Tristan
3
Band 3

Members

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Alejandra Fernández

Andrés Waisleder

Catalina Soto

Diana Pinchanski

Fernando Shum

Francisco Peralta

Giancarlo Andreoli

Guillermo Sanabria

Ivette Hernández

Jimena Zamora

José Mario Miranda

Karla González

Lucía Quesada

Luis Manuel Castro

Luis Manuel Castro

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Marilaura Gutiérrez

Valeria Gutiérrez

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