Ranked in 1 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

Corporate/Commercial

Nicaragua

14 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Ernesto Rizo Pallais

Latin America

Practice Areas

• Business Law 

• Banking & Finance

• Mining

• Agribusiness

Professional Memberships

• International Bar Association (IBA): Member

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.

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Latin-America

Corporate/Commercial - Nicaragua

2
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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