BLP

Business Law, Ethics & Anti-Corruption, Real Estate & Hospitality

Special Counsel

Federico Barrios, Special Counsel of BLP in Nicaragua, specializes in Corporate Law, Ethics & Anti-Corruption, and Real Estate & Hospitality. With 15 years of experience, he stands out in advising foreign investment projects and local companies on various commercial and corporate matters. An expert in corporate compliance, he advises clients on various day-to-day commercial matters, participating actively in leading the transactional team conducting negotiations for Stock Purchase Agreements, performing due diligence, and issuing legal opinions in regulated sectors. Federico opened the BLP office in San Juan del Sur and began the Real Estate & Hospitality practice there. He also has experience in Compliance and Anti-Corruption. He joined BLP in 2015.

Spanish, English

• FIBA-Florida International Bank Association, AMLCA 2018-2020: Anti Money Laundering Certified Associate.
• World Compliance Association: Member
• Association of Investors and Developers of Nicaragua (ANID): Member of the Board of Directors.

• LLM, Northwestern University, USA, 2024 
• Diploma in Corporate Compliance, ESADE Law School, Barcelona, Spain, 2018. 
• Masters in Law, ISDE, Barcelona, Spain, 2015. 

• Specialization in Economic Law, Universidad Centroamericana (UCA), Managua, Nicaragua, 2010. 
• Bachellor of Law Degree, Universidad Centroamericana (UCA), Managua, Nicaragua, 2008.