Dentons houses a diverse real estate practice, with strong skill sets across the maritime, construction, hospitality, agribusiness and life sciences sectors. The ‘outstanding’ team advises on the full range of leasing, financing, project development and investment matters, in addition to real estate-related disputes, acting for an array of prominent local and international developers, investors and brokers. Practice lead Eduardo Zúñiga, who serves as co-head of the firm’s Latin America real estate group, is highlighted as ’very knowledgable regarding real estate transactions’, and brings to bear extensive experience of advising on project developments. He is supported by a capable pool of junior lawyers, including director Pamela Contreras, who is well versed in transactions in the real estate and forestry sectors, and senior associate Montserrat Ortega, an expert in real estate due diligence and compliance.
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‘The Dentons team works very hard for us on any issues that may arise in Costa Rica. Outstanding talent.’
‘Hardworking. Extremely knowledgeable about any issues which may arise with which we need their help. Always available!!’
‘The team are very friendly, they answer all our questions in a timely manner, keep us informed, and their answers are easy to understand.’
‘They always explain their answers so well that it's easy for me to explain them to other people.’
‘All of the real estate transactions I've done through Dentons were handled by Eduardo Zúñiga. He is very knowledgable regarding real estate transactions and handled my business quickly and efficiently.’
Key clients
- DeIndustrial
- A1 Logistics
- Athene Global
- Hacienda Pinilla
- Starbucks
- Eastwood
- Tulemar
- Embassy of Canada to Costa Rica
- The Rohatyn Group
- Barbican Capital
- Ohana Real Estate Investors
- Hilton Hotels
Work highlights
Advising DeIndustrial on the sale of a built-to-suit distribution centre, which was leased long-term to Unicomer, a retail company.
Advised A1 Logistics in participating in an RFP managed by CBRE on behalf of PriceSmart, aiming to secure a long-term lease under which A1 is obligated to develop a built-to-suit distribution centre in the Dominican Republic, in line with the standards outlined in the RFP.
Assisted A1 Logistics in structuring an investment vehicle to secure equity and financing for acquiring real estate properties in the Dominican Republic and Guatemala, with the aim of developing Class A logistics warehouse projects.
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Practice head
Eduardo Zúñiga