Alegalis remains a standout player in Guatemala’s real estate market, advising some of the country’s leading developers on large-scale residential, mixed-use, commercial and office projects. The team is distinguished by its ability to advise on the full lifecycle of complex developments, from land acquisition and structuring through to permitting, financing, sales and post-completion matters. In particular, the group has strong complementary expertise in zoning, title, environmental and land use issues, as well as in property-related disputes. Director Andrés Rodríguez, whose practice spans the full scope of financial, commercial and administrative matters relating to real estate projects, leads the practice, while managing partner Juan Antonio Mazariegos is also a well-regarded figure, with strengths in real estate development and litigation. Director Mirna Marroquín and associate Juan Carlos Rivera make significant contributions to the practice.
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Testimonials
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- They stand out for their knowledge, experience, and training. They are also articulate communicators.
- The lawyers at Alegalis are very well prepared to handle the tasks assigned to them. In addition, they are knowledgeable about the issues and are excellent communicators.
- It is an agile team with extensive knowledge in the real estate development business.
- Juan Antonio Mazariegos and Mario Andrés Rodríguez are highly trained and have their own experience in the subject, plus excellent interpersonal skills.
- They have a well-structured team in terms of the different areas, with specialists in the different topics of real estate law.
Key clients
- Spectrum
- Capital Buró Developments (CBD)
- RV4 - Desarrollos
- Amaranto Inmobiliaria
- Axis
- Lyra Inmobiliaria
- Multiprojects
- Iruña Inmobiliario
- Inversiones Pavalco, Limited Liability Company / Legado del Bosque
- Urbop
- Proporción y Escala,S.A.
- Asfaltos de Guatemala, Limited Liability Company
Work highlights
Acting as long-term legal advisers to Spectrum on a large portfolio of flagship residential and mixed-use developments in Guatemala City and across the country.
Advising Capital Buró Developments (CBD) on a portfolio of high-value residential projects across Guatemala, including Martel, Villas del Prado (Escuintla and Santa Lucía), Ankori, Irantú and Las Orquídeas.
Advising Amaranto Inmobiliaria on a broad portfolio of residential developments across Guatemala, including multiple high-rise towers in Guatemala City and pioneering projects in regional municipalities.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Andrés Rodríguez