Banking and financial

Our services in the field of Banking Law include the establishment of banking, financial, and microfinance entities, electronic money institutions, as well as advice on the interpretation and application of banking and financial regulations and our clients’ relationships with regulatory bodies such as the Superintendency of Banks and Other Financial Institutions, the National Microfinance Commission, and the Financial Analysis Unit. We represent various entities in the Nicaraguan financial sector, including the country’s first electronic money institution.

In this area, we also support our clients in portfolio recovery efforts, as well as in structuring and formalizing loans and trusts, and securities placement. Our banking and financial advisors also have extensive knowledge of financial matters, allowing us to provide comprehensive and highly professional service.

Civil and notarial

We provide advice in various areas of Civil and Notarial Law:
• Modification and termination of legal situations affecting individuals’ civil status
• Establishment, modification, and termination of obligations related to giving, doing, or refraining from actions in contractual matters
• Legal acts aimed at determining or placing assets in individuals’ property and establishing rights over them
• Succession law advice
• Drafting of all types of public deeds and notarial acts
• Authentication of documents authorized abroad

International trade

Our firm provides comprehensive services to individuals and entities seeking to engage in international trade, whether by importing or exporting their products. Our services in the field of international trade include the following:

• Drafting, reviewing, and interpreting all types of contracts, such as sales, distribution, agency, franchise, among others
• Customs law advice
• Support in the import and export processes of goods
• Guidance on financing matters

Corporate and commercial

Our Corporate and Commercial Law Department is comprised of specialized attorneys with international education in corporate law and management to advise our clients in all types of transactions, from the establishment and registration of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws to the dissolution of the company, including:
• Establishment of companies and registration of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws in the Commercial Public Registry
• Granting and registration of powers of attorney
• Management of corporate books, such as the Share Registry Book and Minutes Book
• Preparation of minutes for Board of Directors and Shareholders’ Assembly meetings
• Drafting and reviewing shareholders’ agreements
• Corporate governance
• Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts
• Preparation of Joint ventures
• Due Diligence
• Mergers and Acquisitions

Consumer rights

We address all kinds of inquiries related to the application of the Law for the Protection of Consumer and User Rights in the Republic of Nicaragua, originating from both providers and consumers or users. This includes the drafting and interpretation of adhesion contracts or advertising media, handling complaints and reports to the General Directorate for Consumer Rights Protection, and challenging administrative resolutions before the same entity.

Energy, environment, and natural resources

In our firm, we have extensive experience in the electricity and hydrocarbon sectors, having represented energy and fuel distribution companies for many years. We stand out for our broad and in-depth knowledge of regulations.

We have advised renowned clients in various stages of financing, construction, and regulation of renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric energy projects.

We also offer advice in obtaining permits and licenses in environmental and forestry matters, water resources, and review of environmental impact studies.

Labor

Our services in labor law include:
• Drafting and reviewing individual employment contracts
• Drafting, reviewing, and submission of internal regulations to the Ministry of Labor
• Training for companies on various labor law topics
• Representation in conciliation proceedings before the Ministry of Labor
• Advice on social security matters, occupational diseases, safety and hygiene, and workplace accidents
• Drafting and negotiation of collective agreements

•Negotiation of collective agreements
•Legal representation in labor related lawsuits
•Administrative procedures before the Ministry of Labor
•Labor Audits

Competition law

Our firm offers extensive expertise in the field of Competition Law. Our objective in competition law is to ensure that our clients can operate in a competitive market environment, advising them on any related inquiries and safeguarding their rights before the National Institute for the Promotion of Competition.

Litigation and alternative dispute resolution

Our Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Department features specialized litigators with years of experience in complex litigation, mediations, and arbitrations. Our litigators stand out in the field for their level of preparation, professionalism, and honesty.

We represent the interests of our clients before regular or arbitral courts, both domestic and foreign, in areas of civil, constitutional, corporate, commercial, labor, administrative, tax, family, intellectual property, and industrial law.

Capital markets and securities

We provide guidance to our clients in the legal structuring of their corporate bond placements and commercial paper offerings in the Nicaraguan securities market, with extensive knowledge of the regulatory framework and common market practices.

Real estate and registry law

Our Real Estate and Registry Law Department provides a variety of services to meet any need related to the establishment, modification, and termination of real rights and encumbrances on real estate properties. This includes registry studies, drafting of purchase agreements and other deeds, establishment and modification of the horizontal property regime (condominiums), and registration of public instruments with the appropriate public offices.

We guide our clients in every step of developing urban projects, such as obtaining all required permits from various government authorities, drafting construction contracts, property titles, and providing advice on property appraisals, whether cadastral or by appraisers authorized by the SIBOIF, as well as preparing and assessing cadastral plans.

Intellectual and industrial property

Our Intellectual and Industrial Property Department provides services for registering trademarks, patents, trade names, emblems, geographical indications, industrial designs, and copyrights. Our services encompass copyright protection, drafting license agreements, advice on unfair competition matters, and procedures before the Intellectual Property Registry.

Migration issues

We offer the following services to our clients in migration matters:
• Application and renewal of temporary and permanent residence
• Regularization of migration status
• Minors’ Exit Visa

Tax and fiscal planning

Our firm provides comprehensive guidance on all taxation matters, whether fiscal, local, or customs-related, offering our clients a comprehensive understanding of their tax obligations. Our goal is to lawfully reduce our clients’ tax burden, thus achieving the maximization of their resources. We also represent their interests before various tax collecting entities.