Real Estate - Guatemala
What the Team is Known For
The market-leading real estate department of Lex Atlas possesses an impeccable track record in Guatemalan real estate matters. The standout team of lawyers has strong experience in assisting key domestic players in the market with various property and land registration matters, the negotiation of lease, sale and purchase agreements, and sensitive adverse possession issues, as well as other real estate-related disputes.
Strengths
"Lex Atlas has a very specialised group of lawyers which together can solve any problem. The plurality of its team offers different skills, making it a very solid group of specialists."
"Lex Atlas is a firm with deep knowledge and extensive experience. Their strong commercial awareness and business vision enable them to offer suggestions that are highly relevant as possible solutions."
Work Highlights
Lex Atlas represented La Palestra in a real estate dispute involving a breach of contract and eviction due to nonpayment by a tenant.
Notable Practitioners
Pre-eminent partner Ignacio Andrade Aycinena is known for his longstanding presence and experience in representing significant clients in a range of high-profile real estate mandates in Guatemala. He boasts expertise assisting a varied clientele, including investment trusts, banks and telecommunications companies. "Ignacio Andrade Aycinena is a very knowledgeable lawyer who understands our company thoroughly and also supports us through his extensive local and regional network."
Up-and-coming practitioner Alejandro Solaresadvances in the rankings this year following continued recognition by market commentators of his capabilities in assisting in a range of real estate matters in the Guatemalan market. "Alejandro Solares inspires confidence. He is an excellent lawyer with many years of experience and extensive knowledge of commercial matters in this area."
