Real Estate
Latin America Guide 2025 : Costa Rica
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Provided by BLP
BLP represents national and international developers, construction companies, private and institutional investors, lenders, landlords, tenants and business users in the acquisition, development, financing, sale and leasing of real estate. The practice offers complete advice on traditional and non-traditional real estate, and a one – stop comprehensive counsel throughout the stages of the transactions and administration of projects.
Our firm is best known for our ability and experience dealing with the complexities of developing large-scale projects, for our multidisciplinary team approach and full service, and for our practical and business-oriented approach to finding solutions for our clients.
We are day to day advisors for key clients including some of the leading engineering and construction companies in Central America, as well as the largest real estate and hospitality developments in Costa Rica.
Our practice has a solid reputation in the market handling real estate transactions and day to day matters across the whole spectrum of real estate.
Chambers Review
Outstanding law firm BLP boasts a respected practice group that is highly experienced in assisting with the full gamut of real estate mandates, ranging from sales and acquisitions of real estate assets to the structuring and development of commercial and residential projects. The law firm's Costa Rica team benefits from a wealth of experience in cross-border affairs as well as real estate finance and routinely assists clients with complex lease agreements.
Work Highlights
- BLP assisted Ritz-Carlton Reserve with the structuring, financing and development of its Costa Rica property, which will feature 107 hotel rooms and 36 ultra-luxury branded residences.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"BLP is a well-known and respected firm in Costa Rica. They are capable of handling business needs and provide excellent response times."
"BLP's attention to detail is remarkable. The lawyers are great negotiators, readily available and incredibly hard-working."
"BLP is a well-known and respected firm in Costa Rica. They are capable of handling business needs and provide excellent response times."
"BLP's attention to detail is remarkable. The lawyers are great negotiators, readily available and incredibly hard-working."
Notable Practitioners
Highly reputed head of department Luis Manuel Castro is a commanding figure in the Costa Rican market with proven expertise acting for significant clients, both domestic and international, in the development of real estate projects. He can be found handling sophisticated structuring and financing for tourism, residential and commercial developments.
"Luis Manuel Castro is a respected figure in Costa Rica's real estate market."
"Luis Manuel Castro excels at handling real estate transactions in Costa Rica. He is a top-notch lawyer whose skills are used strategically to benefit clients."
Well-regarded partner Andrea Gonzálezis frequently found advising clients on the financing and structuring of real estate projects for residential and tourism use in Costa Rica.
"I appreciate Andrea González's availability; she is extremely hard-working and always available to us."
Established partnerAnneth Jiménezis a noteworthy practitioner in Costa Rica who is known for her capabilities assisting clients with the structuring and development of coastal real estate projects.
"Anneth Jiménez is a solid lawyer who is able to handle large real estate projects in Costa Rica."
Notable partner Eduardo Calderónis recognised by market commentators for his skill in this field and maintains a solid reputation within the Costa Rica real estate arena.
"Eduardo Calderón has a wealth of experience in real estate transactions."
Up-and-coming partnerJuan Carlos Tristanhas experience structuring and financing matters connected to hotel and residential real estate developments in Costa Rica's coastal regions.
"Juan Carlos Tristan has ampleknowledge and involvement in real estate transactions."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Andrés Waisleder
Carolina Arango
Catalina Soto
Diana Pinchanski
Fernando Shum
Giancarlo Andreoli
Ivette Hernández
José Mario Miranda
Karla González
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