Legalsa's recent workload spans a broad mix of project development, real estate transactions and litigation, with a client base that includes developers, investment firms and high-net-worth individuals. On the projects side, the team assists with the acquisition of land, construction, sale and delivery of units and registration of horizontal property regimes, covering the development of high-end residential, hotel and commercial properties. Other key areas of expertise include the sale and acquisition of real estate assets and property-related disputes, where the team benefits from the support of the firm’s leading litigation department. David Font, whose strengths include project finance and real estate tax issues, Johann Hartleben and senior associate Mónica Linares share leadership of the practice.
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‘The speed of Legalsa's responses makes a big difference compared to other firms. The lawyers who assist us with different projects show the same commitment and speed when resolving requests.’
‘We have been assisted by several very good people and their corresponding teams, including Johann Hartleben and Mónica Linares.’
‘For me, it is the best firm I have worked with. They demonstrate a lot of knowledge of any topic, and speed and efficiency in their way of working. They solve any problems that arise in the best way.’
‘Johann Hartleben has the knowledge to be able to resolve any issue. He has many contacts which assists with negotiations and with resolving conflicts quickly and directly. He is a lawyer that you can trust 100% and we feel reassured that he will be there to support us at all times. As a person he is very courteous and demonstrates good values in everything he does.’
'They provide a personalised service to our clients, who are from the upper segment of the Guatemalan market. This helps us ensure that their legal service goes hand in hand with our service to our clients!'
'Mónica Linares excels in fulfilling our specific requirements.'
Key clients
- Premiere Properties
- Teodolito
- Inverscope
- Factor
- Grupo Inmobiliario Obelix
- Cozag
- Mobiliare
- Landmark
- Defacto
- Cafetales de Santa Ana
Work highlights
- Advised Grupo Premiere on the development of the Takara complex of three luxury apartment towers.
- Assisted Inverscope with the development of Medika, a medical offices and clinic building in Guatemala City.
- Advised Cozag on obtaining permits for the development of a series of Puma gas stations with adjacent strip malls.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
David Font; Johann Hartleben; Mónica Linares