Ranking tables
Real Estate | Latin America
Costa Rica
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Band 3
Andrea González BLP11 Years Ranked
Anneth Jiménez BLP7 Years Ranked
David Reuben Consortium Legal12 Years Ranked
Eduardo Calderón BLP16 Years Ranked
Guillermo E. Zúñiga ECIJA6 Years Ranked
Rolando Laclé Zúñiga Consortium Legal16 Years Ranked
Sebastián Jiménez COLBS Estudio Legal1 Years Ranked- Andrea Hütt FernandezLand & Business Attorneys
- Javier EscalanteTACTIC Estudio Legal
- Robert C van der PuttenSfera Legal
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
Alejandro Vargas Nassar Abogados4 Years Ranked- Carla Baltodano-Estrada Zurcher, Odio & Raven3 Years Ranked
- Daniela Murillo SeguraSfera Legal
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 BLPReal Estate2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedOutstanding 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. Nayara Resorts is a recent client win for BLP.
Band 2
2 Consortium LegalReal Estate2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedConsortium Legal is a well-reputed regional firm that enjoys a strong reputation in the Costa Rican real estate sphere for advising domestic and international clients. The legal team boasts experience in transactional mandates such as acquisitions and sales. The law firm possesses additional skills in handling the due diligence of real estate assets and compliance matters. Its clientele spans a variety of sectors including tourism and retail. New additions to the client roster include Everty and Solaris Conchal.
Band 3
3 AriasReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedJoining the rankings this year, established regional firm Arias boasts a solid real estate practice which is gaining recognition in the Costa Rican market. The team is often seen assisting international and domestic clients with the planning and development of real estate projects as well as negotiating lease agreements. The lawyers have particular familiarity with free zone issues and the healthcare industry.
3 Dentons Central AmericaReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedDentons Central America is an established international firm with significant experience in advising Costa Rican and international clients on real estate transactions. The law firm assists with the acquisition and sale of real estate assets, as well as with the structuring and development of real estate projects. The department is also adept at handling the construction of industrial parks on greenfield sites, and at representing clients in adverse possession proceedings.
3 ECIJAReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedEcija Abogados has a noteworthy real estate practice that is well known for assisting Costa Rican and regional property developers and clients from the tourism industry with a wide array of real estate mandates. Ecija Abogados regularly advises on the acquisition and sale of properties, the expansion of existing facilities and real estate financing matters. Argo Estrategia and Mango Walk Condominium Development are new client wins for the firm.
3 Nassar AbogadosReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedNassar Abogados has a respected practice group that offers comprehensive coverage of real estate matters in Costa Rica. The law firm is frequently sought out by multinationals and property developers for its expertise in the sale and leasing of industrial and commercial properties. The department is adept at negotiating purchase option agreements, as well as at handling the due diligence and financing of commercial real estate transactions.3 Zurcher, Odio & RavenReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedZurcher, Odio & Raven is an established law firm which has a long-standing presence in the Costa Rican real estate arena. The legal team is adept at assisting clients with the structuring and implementation of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales and investigating property titles. Zurcher, Odio & Raven offers additional prowess advising on the leasing of commercial and residential developments, and urban planning mandates.