Regional firm Arias remains a leader in the Nicaraguan real estate field, standing out for its prowess in advising private individuals on domestic property matters and national and multinational corporations on high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. Assisting a client base across such sectors as energy, retail, agriculture, food and beverages, NGOs and telecoms, the practice’s comprehensive service extends to purchases and sales, leases and construction contracts, title insurance, zoning and related permits, due diligence procedures and litigation. The team is led by Róger Pérez, who brings his experience as head of the firm’s dispute and tax practices to his advice on acquisitions, tax and investment structuring, the establishment of condominium regimes and tourism projects. Associate Uriel Balladares advises on horizontal property regimes and regulatory matters related to real estate assets. Associate Douglas Vásquez, who frequently defends clients’ interests before municipal tax entities, joined the team in June 2022 from Munguia Vidaurre Law.

The experienced real estate and registry group at Consortium Legal leverages the combined bench strength of offices in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua to assist regional and multinational corporates with a diverse range of matters in the practice area. The firm’s record includes advising on asset protection, regulatory compliance, tax matters, due diligence and free trade zone transactions. The diverse client portfolio spans the retail, energy, financial services, textiles, apparel and logistics sectors. The team is led by Carlos Taboada, who brings 19 years of experience to the real estate space.

The real estate team at García & Bodán is well versed in advising developers, private investors, homeowner associations and multinational corporates involved in complex, high-value transactions. Counting active players from the retail, tourism, energy, telecoms, construction and financial services sectors among its clients, the practice's comprehensive service extends to incorporation, tax planning, lease and rental agreements, due diligence processes and real estate litigation. The team is led by Eduardo Cabrales, who also heads the offices of the firm in San Juan del Sur and Tola, bringing considerable strength to deal structuring and matters in the tourism industry. Other key figures include managing partner and corporate law expert Federico Gurdián, senior associate Dania Navarrete, who advises on property registration issues, and associate Francisco Acevedo, who assists foreign citizens and investors with applying for resident migratory status in Nicaragua.

The real estate practice at Alvarado y Asociados provides an all-around service to national and multinational corporates from sectors including mining, food, forestry, building materials and medical devices. The firm assists with matters ranging from mortgages, sales and purchases to communications with municipal and tax authorities, title insurance policies and free trade zone matters. The team is led by Gloria María de Alvarado, who brings to bear over 40 years’ experience in corporate and commercial matters to the practice, along with due diligence and registration process expert Luz Marina Espinoza. Associate Jazmin Garcia assists with the environmental aspects of transactions, having served as legal adviser to the Environmental Management Unit of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

The real estate and hospitality practice at BLP advises local and international developers, investors and financial institutions on matters ranging from leasing contracts, project structuring and joint operations to project finance, condominiums, water availability analysis, construction contracts and due diligence procedures. Director Federico Barrios and associate Felipe Castillo are key contacts.