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Real Estate | Latin America

Costa Rica

This chapter features a broad range of rural, commercial and residential real estate matters, including developments, investment transactions, M&A and corporate structuring. Purchase, lease, built-to-suit, surface and usufruct agreements, among others contracts, are also relevant examples of work. Firms may also support clients with registry matters, including  land parcelling and title and deed regularisations. Real estate also encompasses work relating to financing products such as loans, receivable funds, mortgages and letters of credit. The firms may advise clients on the creation of special purpose entities, real estate investment funds and real estate investment trusts. Additionally, firms can handle sector-related disputes and provide general legal advice to tax matters relating to real estate transactions and companies.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. BLP
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    BLP
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Outstanding 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.

  2. Consortium Legal
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    Consortium Legal
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Consortium Legal is a distinguished regional firm that enjoys a strong reputation in the Costa Rican real estate sphere for advising domestic and international clients. The talented 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.

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Band 2

  1. ECIJA
    2
    ECIJA
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked

    ECIJA has a remarkable 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. The department regularly advises on the acquisition and sale of properties, the expansion of existing facilities and real estate financing matters. The legal team is also adept at advising on the due diligence for residential real estate projects and possible uses of the land.

  2. EY Law
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Dentons Central America
    3
    Dentons Central America
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    Dentons 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 legal team is also adept at advising clients on due diligence for real estate transactions and adverse possession proceedings.

  2. Zurcher, Odio & Raven
    3
    Zurcher, Odio & Raven
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Zurcher, Odio & Raven is an established law firm which has a longstanding 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 in advising on the leasing of commercial and residential developments and urban planning mandates.

  3. Nassar Abogados
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 3
  4. Sfera Legal
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Arias
    4
    Arias
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked

    Established regional firm Arias boasts a notable 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.

  2. COLBS Estudio Legal
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    COLBS Estudio Legal
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    COLBS Estudio Legal is a dynamic firm boasting a significant activity in the Costa Rican real estate domain. The legal team is noted for its work advising on property sales and acquisitions, construction agreements and establishment of real estate trusts. The department boasts expertise advising private clients, real estate agencies and diverse businesses hailing from hospitality, construction and manufacturing sectors.

  3. Facio & Cañas
    4
    Facio & Cañas
    Real Estate
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Facio & Cañas houses an established team that is recommended for transactions arising in the real estate arena, including the purchase, sale and lease of properties. The department is also adept at providing regulatory compliance and due diligence support, particularly for hospitality and commercial real estate projects. The firm's client roster comprises estate managers, hotel developers and private investors.