Mr Uriel Balladares > Arias > Managua, Nicaragua > Lawyer Profile
Arias Offices
PISTA JEAN PAUL GENIE
EDIFICIO ESCALA, PISO 3
MANAGUA
Nicaragua
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Mr Uriel Balladares
Work Department
Civil and Notarial Law
International Trade, Foreign Investments and Free Trade Zones
Administrative and Constitutional Law
Corporate and Commercial law
Real Estate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Taxes and Fiscal Planning
Position
Associate
Career
Uriel joined Arias in July, 2015. In January, 2018, he was promoted as an Associate Attorney of the Corporate, Tax and Real Estate departments.
He has advised national and international investors in corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, purchase of real estate, corporate and tax structures for investments, incorporation and development of condominium regime and free-trade zone regime, among others. He has also assisted in the execution of due diligence for the acquisition and financing of projects and has focused his practice in providing legal advice in administrative procedures in tax matters before the governmental entities.
Languages
Spanish
English
Memberships
International Bar Association (IBA)
Education
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Law Degree from Universidad Americana (UAM)
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Incorporated as a practicing Attorney and Notary Public before the Supreme Court of Justice
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Masters in Business Law (Business Law LL.M.) from the University of Minnesota
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Certificate of International Taxation granted by Leiden University, Netherlands
Lawyer Rankings
Nicaragua > Real estate
(Rising stars)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.
Nicaragua > Corporate and finance
The powerhouse team at regional firm Arias remains a market leader, bringing strength to advising major financial institutions and multinational corporations on a comprehensive range of matters, including high-value, cross-border M&A, joint ventures, project finance, antitrust, compliance, concessions and credit agreements. The firm’s broad client base spans sectors ranging from banking, apparel, tech, financial services, and food and beverages to pharmaceuticals, energy, telecoms and professional services. The team is led by managing partner and foreign investment authority Ana Teresa Rizo
; Bertha Argüello, an expert in financial regulatory compliance; Gustavo-Adolfo Vargas, a specialist in advising multilateral institutions on the granting of credits, including the structuring and negotiation of agreements; and Rodrigo Ibarra, who handles matters involving hydrocarbons, renewable energies, ports, and infrastructure. Key support is provided at the associate level by Maryeling Guevara, who handles complex due diligence for acquisitions, and Uriel Balladares, who manages tax law and fiscal planning issues.