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Real Estate | Latin America

Guatemala

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.

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Band 1

  1. ALTA QIL+4 ABOGADOS
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    ALTA QIL+4 ABOGADOS
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Pre-eminent real estate practice ALTA QIL+4 ABOGADOS remains highly sought after by major construction companies and property developers to advise on real estate project development in Guatemala. The team is renowned for its expertise across a range of mandates, including execution of long-term lease agreements, acquisition of properties and due diligence spanning the retail, commercial, housing and manufacturing sectors. The real estate practice is reinforced by the firm's strong M&A and banking and finance departments.
  2. Lex Atlas
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. A.D. Sosa & Soto
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    A.D. Sosa & Soto
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    A.D. Sosa & Soto houses a well-regarded and highly praised real estate department which is known to advise clients with matters such as structuring and financing of real estate development projects, due diligence and negotiations of lease agreements. The firm's clients benefit from the real estate team's coordination with the corporate department. The team retains clients such as fast food restaurants, supermarket chains and convenience stores.
  2. Alegalis
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    Alegalis
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Respected practice group Alegalis enjoys expertise spanning a range of real estate mandates. The firm is routinely instructed by property developers and companies to handle sizeable and complex acquisitions of land and property as well as to assist with the negotiation of lease agreements. The department is also well versed in real estate-related disputes and administrative matters.
  3. Consortium Legal
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    Consortium Legal
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Acclaimed real estate team Consortium Legal is recognised for its experience in handling notable matters in the Guatemalan market. The firm is highly sought after by real estate developers to advise on complex transactions. The lawyers have expertise in an array of contractual and administrative matters related to the development of real estate projects and are equally adept at handling construction mandates.
  4. LEGALSA
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    LEGALSA
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    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.
  5. Bermejo & Bermejo
    Real Estate
    2025 | Band 2