EY Law Central America draws on its ‘extensive practical knowledge of the industry’ to advise an impressive client roster of leading real estate and hospitality developers on the full life cycle of high-profile tourist, residential and commercial projects, from the design and planning phase through to financing, development and related tax and corporate structuring. The firm also has a thriving real estate M&A practice, with a strong emphasis on transactions in the hospitality sector. The ’outstanding’ Alejandro Antillón, who is widely regarded as a market leader in the real estate and hospitality spheres, particularly in condominium matters, heads the practice. He is ably supported by a talented pool of associates, including senior managers Ana Sáenz, an expert in M&A and foreign investment matters, and Carlos Jiménez, who advises clients across the telecoms, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, real estate and hospitality sectors, and manager Monserrat Alvarado, who frequently assists with project structuring and the constitution of condominium regimes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Attention to detail, follow through, and extensive practical knowledge of the industry. The team compares favourably to others in the market.'

  • 'Alejandro Antillón is an excellent lawyer, with a deep understanding of the real estate industry and extensive practical experience, capable of resolving complex issues with ease.’

  • ‘The team stands out for its experience.'

  • 'Alejandro Antillón is an outstanding lawyer.’

Key clients

  • Sunvesta Costa Rica
  • Christop Janz
  • Hacienda Barvak
  • Proyectos Cordillera
  • Hacienda Tacares
  • RC Inmobiliaria
  • Reserva Conchal
  • Enjoy Hotels and Resorts
  • Burton Kantz
  • Haroon Alvi

Work highlights

Advising Sunvesta in the development and construction of an ultra-luxury resort in Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica under the brand One & Only.
Advising Proyectos Cordillera in the development and registration of a Residential Vertical Condominium it Uruca, aimed at middle income market, comprised of 150 units under the name Uruka Point.
Advising RC Inmobiliaria in the development and registration of a residential and touristic project in Jaco Beach,  Puntarenas.

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Monserrat Alvarado

Practice head

Alejandro Antillón