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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
    2024 | Band 1 | 6 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, acquisitions of properties, and due diligence. The real estate practice is reinforced by the firm's strong M&A and banking and finance departments. Nuevo Naranjo and Corporación Indyknit are the team's new client wins.
  2. Lex Atlas
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Alegalis
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    Alegalis
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 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 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.
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    Bermejo & Bermejo
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
    Bermejo & Bermejo boasts significant expertise in a range of real estate mandates in Guatemala. The team regularly advises clients on a variety of residential and commercial real estate development projects, including assisting with land acquisition, obtaining permits and authorisations as well as advising on lease agreements. The lawyers are also commendably active in the structuring and registering of complex horizontal property regimes. The law firm has added Desarrollos Sucoma to its roster of clients.
  3. Consortium Legal
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    Consortium Legal
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 6 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 large-scale real estate projects. Consortium Legal counts Nexo Inmobiliario, Corona, and EDICO among its new client wins.
  4. LEGALSA
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    LEGALSA
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 1 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, including assisting with financing, land and property acquisitions, and lease agreements.
  5. A.D. Sosa & Soto
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2