Real Estate
Latin America Guide 2025 : Guatemala
Band 2
Email address
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+502 2380 2600About
Provided by LEGALSA
LEGALSA counsels developers and promoters, buyers and sellers, landlords and renters of commercial, residential and tourism real estate projects, and provides comprehensive legal services, including procurement of permits, drafting of contracts, registration of titles, negotiation of transactions and corporate and tax structuring.
Chambers Review
The well-regarded real estate department at LEGALSA regularly advises domestic real estate developers and investors on major residential, commercial and tourism projects. The team is well equipped to assist with financing, land and property acquisitions, and lease agreements.
Work Highlights
- LEGALSA assisted Grupo Premiere with the development of 10 high-rise luxury apartment buildings in Guatemala City.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"LEGALSA has an excellent structure and different specialists with experience and an open mind. This allows them to accommodate our expectations with the law and provide legal certainty in our matters."
"LEGALSA has an excellent structure and different specialists with experience and an open mind. This allows them to accommodate our expectations with the law and provide legal certainty in our matters."
Notable Practitioners
Key partner Johann Hartleben consolidates his position in the rankings this year following solid market recognition for his expertise in real estate acquisitions and project development in Guatemala.
"He is an exceptionally intelligent lawyer capable of solving any problem that arises. He has an excellent network of contacts in Guatemala and instils confidence with his integrity and strong values."