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Real Estate | Latin America

Nicaragua

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. García & Bodán
    1
    García & Bodán
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    García & Bodán has a pre-eminent real estate department that is capable of handling major matters in a range of industry sectors. The Nicaraguan team benefits from its longstanding experience catering to an impressive group of distinguished local and international developers on the sale and acquisition of property, related compliance matters and the creation of real estate trusts. The firm's considerable regional reach is bolstered by offices in Tola, San Juan del Sur and Managua.
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Band 2
  1. Arias
    2
    Arias
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Arias is an admired firm with a strong reputation in Nicaraguan real estate. The team is adept at handling acquisitions, registration and leasing matters, as well as important tax structuring mandates. Arias' Nicaraguan office often advises an impressive roster of domestic and international clients in the energy, telecommunications and agribusiness sectors.
  2. Consortium Legal
    2
    Consortium Legal
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Consortium Legal is a renowned full-service powerhouse with expertise across a variety of real estate mandates. The firm regularly acts on high-level property and concession acquisitions, including leveraged buyouts, and it also assists clients with complex leasing matters. Consortium Legal is additionally sought out for its knowledge of important regulatory issues. The team has an impressive portfolio of prestigious clients in the energy, retail and logistics sectors.
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Band 3
  1. Alvarado y Asociados
    3
    Alvarado y Asociados
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Alvarado y Asociados remains a well-respected team in Nicaragua, and is recognised for its knowledge of real estate issues. The firm has extensive experience advising on significant purchase transactions, compliance and debt recognition matters. Alvarado y Asociados is regularly instructed by a host of international and Nicaraguan clients in the mining and non-profit sectors, among others.
  2. CENTRAL LAW
    3
    CENTRAL LAW
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    CENTRAL LAW is a highly regarded full-service regional firm with a notable presence in the Nicaraguan real estate market. The firm regularly assists clients with title searches and acquisitions of commercial and tourist properties, as well as advising on property registration. CENTRAL LAW acts for distinguished local clients in a range of industry sectors. Club Terraza is the department's new client win.
  3. Nassar Abogados
    3
    Nassar Abogados
    Real Estate
    2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Nassar Abogados is a well-regarded regional firm with a notable real estate department skilled at handling a range of matters. The Nicaraguan team advises on matters including acquisitions, contracts, and leasing mandates. The firm has key clients in logistics, construction and the chemical industry.