‘A perfect combination of pragmatism and creativity', the real estate team at Alegalis is commended for its ability to advise on the full life cycle of residential, commercial and mixed-use projects, counting a host of leading Guatemalan and Central American real estate developers among its clients. The team advises from the acquisition of land through to project structuring, construction contracts and licensing issues, and the sale of the completed properties, assisting with any related litigation and tax issues. Director Andrés Rodríguez leads the practice, with a strong record in the development of projects in Guatemala as well as, more recently, Costa Rica, Mexico and the US. Managing partner Juan Antonio Mazariegos is another key name at top level, while associate Mirna Marroquín provides support across a range of real estate matters.
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‘The team stands out for its knowledge and experience of the subject and excellent client service.’
‘The firm is undoubtedly very professional and agile in resolving any related issue. They always have the time necessary to dedicate to the specific case they are working on and the contacts necessary to resolve any situation.’
‘They provide a personalised, fast and effective service to their clients.’
'It is the most creative legal team I have ever worked with. A perfect combination of pragmatism and creativity. They always find an option to make any legal situation a reality. They also anticipate any problem.'
'Assertive communication. They are my favourite meetings because they last a maximum of 10 minutes and we resolve everything.'
Key clients
- Spectrum
- Capital Buró Developments (CBD)
- RV4 - Desarrollos
- Amaranto Inmobiliaria
- Axis
- Lyra Inmobiliaria
- Multiproyectos
- Iruña Inmobiliario
- Inversiones Pavalco/Legado del Bosque
- Urbop
Work highlights
- Advising Spectrum on the development of several real estate projects, including Parque San Jorge, an apartment building in zone 11 of Guatemala City.
- Advising Iruña Inmobiliaria on the development of the Statera project.
- Advising Capital Buró Developments on the financing and development of various mixed-use and residential projects.
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Practice head
Andrés Rodríguez