Latin America Guide 2027 : Nicaragua
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Consortium Legal
We are the only regional firm that has dedicated Litigation and Arbitration departments in all five countries of the Central American region. Our team of 25 litigators has over 20 years of solid experience in Litigation and Arbitration, ensuring unparalleled representation of the case.
Our Litigation and Arbitration team aims to provide strategic advice for the resolution of disputes in all areas of law, including technical support in direct settlements, conciliation, mediation, and technical dispute resolution panels.
The firm’s litigation department in Nicaragua is respected in the legal market with the direction of our partner, Gerardo Hernandez. This department is well known for leading complex and significant disputes in the country because of his knowledge in different areas of conflict resolution and extensive experience accumulated over decades on contentious litigation, tax, labor, and constitutional issues.
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Consortium Legal has a highly esteemed dispute resolution practice group that has expertise in a range of litigation mandates in Nicaragua. The legal team is adept at handling civil and commercial proceedings, including cross-border contentious issues. Consortium Legal is especially experienced in advising clients from the manufacturing, distribution, food and construction sectors.
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Consortium Legal is the law firm I use most because it is grounded in the day-to-day realities of business. The team understands the company's needs, particularly when it comes to urgency and responsiveness, and consistently provides strong client service.
We are very satisfied with the service provided by Consortium Legal. It is a leading law firm in Nicaragua with a strong litigation practice and solid knowledge of both substantive and procedural law.
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Gerardo Martín Hernández, Consortium Legal's highly respected head of department, has a strong track record in Nicaraguan disputes work. He is highly regarded for his advice on complex commercial disputes relating to investments, shareholders' rights and construction contracts. He also advises clients in a preventive capacity to help them avoid future litigation.
Gerardo Martín Hernández's solid legal knowledge and experience, as well as his ability to anticipate procedural developments and their potential outcomes throughout the litigation process, are key to building and adjusting our case strategy.
Gerardo Martín Hernández is a great lawyer, and I have the highest regard for him.
Associate-to-watch Sergio Escobar is noted for his litigation and negotiation skills in the Consortium Legal team. Escobar focuses on helping clients minimise the potential for future conflicts.
Sergio Escobar provides great client service and a commercial vision when handling complex matters.
Head of Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
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