The market-leading team at regional firm EY Law Central America leverages the bench strength of eight offices in seven countries to advise multinational corporates, asset managers and hospitality chains on the implementation of long-term projects and large-scale developments, and assists clients with related due diligences, tax planning and exit strategies. The practice is headed by managing partner Alejandro Antillón, an authority in transactional, financing, regulatory and operational matters. Other key figures include Arturo Apéstegui, who brings over 20 years’ experience in real estate finance; senior managers Ana Sáenz and Carlos Jiménez; and manager Monserrat Alvarado, a specialist in condominium regulations.
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‘For anyone who has significant interests to protect and is entering the Costa Rican market for the first time, I would recommend Alejandro Antillón and his team.’
‘The best in real estate law: highly effective, efficient and consistently brings positive results. They know the market and the processes. They solve and facilitate customer needs.'
'For foreign nationals who are not familiar with Costa Rica, the EY team will prove to be a valuable resource. Their attention to detail, wide-ranging connections, and ability to provide objective guidance is worth the extra cost.'
Key clients
- Sunvesta
- Andorra Euro Investment
- Hacienda Barvak
- Desarrollos Ecológicos El Canal
- Hacienda Tacares
- RC Inmobiliaria
- Reserva Conchal
- Enjoy Hotels and Resort
- Propco
Work highlights
- Currently Sunvesta on the development and construction of an ultra-luxury resort in Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica, under the brand One & Only.
- Advising Desarrollos Ecológicos el Canal on the design, development and construction of a master development real estate project with residential, commercial and office components including free zone areas, located in Grecia, Alajuela.
- Advising a client on the design and development of a mixed-use real estate project that is comprised of 22 development parcels in an area that exceeds 300 hectares, including industrial, commercial and residential components.
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Monserrat Alvarado
Practice head
Alejandro Antillón