LAWYER PROFILE

Ernesto Rizo Pallais

Latin America 2026

BLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/Commercial

Nicaragua

15 years ranked

About

Provided by BLP

Practice Areas

• Business Law 

• Banking & Finance

• Mining

• Agribusiness

Career

Ernesto Rizo is a founding partner of BLP in Nicaragua. With more than 20 years of legal experience, he specializes in the practice areas of Business Law, Banking & Finance, and Mining and Agribusiness. His background includes advising local and foreign companies on complex transactions, from mergers and acquisitions to structured financings. He has provided comprehensive advice on agroindustrial, mining, and financial issues, standing out for his deep knowledge of the local and international legal framework. Recognized by prestigious legal publications Chambers & Partners, IFLR 1000, and Latin Lawyer, he joined BLP in 2014 after having worked at the Central Bank of Nicaragua and as a legal advisor at the country’s stock exchange, contributing to the preparation of important financial laws.

Professional Memberships

• International Bar Association (IBA): Member

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Corporate/Commercial - Nicaragua

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

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