Real Estate Law

We have played a pivotal role in the financing, development, and expansion of many of the most renowned hotels, condominiums, fractional ownership, time-share, and eco-tourism projects across Cabo San Lucas, Todos Santos, and San José del Cabo. Our reputation as one of the top law firms in Cabo has been built on the success of our clients.

We provide comprehensive legal counsel to real estate owners, developers, sponsors, private investors, condominiums, regional retailers, and commercial and investment firms. Our team is dedicated to delivering expert guidance through all aspects of real estate law.

Comprehensive Real Estate Legal Services

  • Title Insurance – Ensuring the security of property transactions.
  • Master Plans – Structuring large-scale developments.
  • Golf Courses – Legal guidance for high-end recreational projects.
  • Condominium Regimes – Establishing and managing shared ownership structures.
  • Loans & Financing – Structuring real estate investment deals.
  • Subdivisions, Mergers & Easements – Managing property modifications and rights.
  • Legal Counsel for Developers – Comprehensive support from inception to execution.
  • Trusts & Ownership Structures:
    • Guaranty Trusts
    • Full Ownership, Time-Share & Fractional Ownership
    • Commercial & Family Trusts
    • Residential and Commercial Trusts
  • Entitlements – Legal processes for land use and project approvals.
  • Liens & Encumbrances – Addressing tax, mortgage, and other legal claims.
  • Purchases & Sales – Ensuring secure and compliant transactions.
  • Title Consultations – Assessing property ownership and legal status.
  • Mortgages, Pledges & Collaterals – Legal structuring for secured loans.
  • Escrow Agreements – Safeguarding financial transactions.

Our expertise extends to navigating complex landlord-tenant relationships, handling commercial and residential lease negotiations, property recovery, and pursuing collections across the entire Baja region.

Taxes

We collaborate closely with our associated Fiscal and Accounting firms to provide strategic tax planning and advisory services. Our approach ensures that both personal and corporate structures are optimized for today’s financial landscape while anticipating future needs.

Comprehensive Tax Services

  • Income Tax – Structuring efficient tax solutions for individuals and businesses.
  • Capital Gains – Optimizing tax implications on asset transactions.
  • Deductions – Maximizing allowable deductions for financial efficiency.
  • Corporate Structures – Developing tax-efficient business formations.
  • Sales Planning – Strategic planning for transactions and revenue optimization.

Our expertise ensures that clients navigate the complexities of taxation with confidence, securing compliance while optimizing their financial outcomes.

Intellectual Property

In collaboration with our associated firm in Mexico City, we provide comprehensive legal services designed to protect and enforce intellectual property rights.
Our team ensures that your innovations and creations are safeguarded in the competitive business landscape.

Comprehensive Intellectual Property Services

  • Trademarks – Protecting brand identity and distinguishing marks.
  • Industrial Designs – Safeguarding the aesthetic elements of your creations.
  • Know-How Information – Legal protection for proprietary knowledge and expertise.
  • Industrial Secrets – Securing confidential business and technological information.
  • Franchises – Providing legal guidance for franchise agreements and intellectual property management.
  • Copyrights – Protecting artistic, literary, and other creative works.
  • Litigation – Defending and enforcing your intellectual property rights in court.

Our dedicated legal team ensures that your intellectual property remains secure, giving you the peace of mind to focus on growing your business and brand.

Corporate

The variety of corporate vehicles available under Mexican regulation provides us with extensive possibilities to meet the specific needs of our clients. Understanding the nuances of foreign participation in Mexican corporations, the liabilities of members and officers, and the fiscal strategies required, are key elements we analyze at every step of the process.

Comprehensive Corporate Services

  • Incorporation and structuring of all types of legal entities – Establishing entities tailored to your business needs.
  • Capital increases and share transfers – Structuring equity changes and ownership transfers.
  • Powers of attorney – Granting powers of attorney for international use, including advice on notarization, legalization, and Apostille coordination.
  • Structuring and incorporating Mexican subsidiaries – Assisting in the creation of subsidiaries and joint ventures in Mexico.
  • Mergers and Acquisitions, Split-ups and Dissolutions – Handling corporate restructuring and divestitures.
  • Transfer of Shares and Corporate Interests – Facilitating share and interest transfers in accordance with legal requirements.
  • Transfer of Assets – Managing the legal aspects of asset transfers.
  • Maintaining corporate minutes and books – Ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards and regulations.
  • Compliance with Mexican regulations – Managing registration, notices, filings, and analyzing limitations on foreign shareholding in regulated sectors.

Our team ensures that all corporate actions and structures comply with Mexican laws while safeguarding your business’s interests.

Homeowners Association

All significant tourist and residential developments in Los Cabos are subject to condominium regimes. Understanding state law and the unique needs of your community should be the foundation for creating internal rules that regulate how common areas should be shared and maintained. The roles of the Administrator, Vigilance Committee, and Architectural Committees are critical to ensuring the smooth operation of the community.

Proper documentation is essential for efficient HOA fee collection and maintaining order within the association. We specialize in providing expert legal guidance to ensure your HOA runs effectively and within legal boundaries.

Our Homeowners Association Legal Services

  • Incorporating Civil Associations – Structuring legal entities for HOA management.
  • Drafting/Modifying Internal Rules – Customizing rules to meet community needs.
  • Annual Meetings – Organizing and providing legal support for HOA meetings.
  • Enforcing Rules – Ensuring compliance with internal regulations.
  • Master/Residential Homeowners Associations – Comprehensive legal advice for all types of HOA structures.
  • Collection of Maintenance Fees – Ensuring proper collection and management of community fees.
  • Planning Functional and Practical Homeowners Associations – Tailored solutions for efficient HOA operations.

Litigation

Our litigation team represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of cases, including Civil, Commercial, Administrative, Labor, and Agrarian lawsuits. We manage all phases of litigation, from investigation, pleadings, and discovery through the pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal processes.

Areas of Expertise

  • Real Estate – Handling disputes related to property ownership and transactions.
  • Cross-Border Cases – Representing clients in international litigation matters.
  • Legal Opinions – Providing expert analysis and guidance on legal matters.
  • Corporate – Managing corporate disputes and legal challenges.
  • Foreclosures – Legal support for lenders in property foreclosure actions.
  • Evictions – Representing landlords and tenants in eviction cases.
  • Intellectual Property – Trademark and copyright enforcement and litigation.
  • Illegal Possession – Resolving disputes over property or land rights.
  • Environmental (Profepa) – Handling environmental litigation and regulatory compliance.
  • Civil – Addressing a wide range of civil legal disputes.
  • Agrarian (Ejido) – Legal matters related to agricultural land and rights.
  • Commercial – Resolving business-related legal disputes.
  • Amparo – Constitutional challenges and Federal appeals in Mexican courts.

Immigration

We will guide you through every step of the process, making it clear and easy. As simple as that.

Our Immigration Services

  • Working Visas – Assistance with obtaining work permits and visas.
  • Tourist Visas – Helping you secure a visa for travel to Mexico.
  • Citizenship – Guidance for individuals seeking to become Mexican citizens.
  • Marriage Permits – Facilitating the legal requirements for marriage in Mexico.
  • Wills – Ensuring that your wishes are legally documented in Mexico.
  • Certification of Documents – Legalizing documents such as wills and death certificates.
  • Powers of Attorney – Assistance with legalizing and apostilling powers of attorney.

Administrative Law – Governmental Permits and Authorizations

Our experienced services in Los Cabos are continually refined through the unique and evolving requirements of our involvement in Real Estate, Tourist, and Commercial projects. We handle the processing of all types of concessions, permits, and licenses before local, state, and federal authorities.

Our Administrative Law Services

  • Environmental Permits – Securing environmental impact authorizations for projects.
  • Beach Concessions – Assisting with permits for beachside development.
  • “Arroyo” Concessions – Managing permits for watercourse areas.
  • Desalinization – Navigating legalities surrounding water desalinization projects.
  • Condominium Regimes – Legal advice for establishing and managing condominiums.

Through administrative processes and litigation, we have firmly challenged all types of adverse resolutions, ensuring our clients’ projects move forward smoothly.

Additional Services

  • Plans for Dividing Big Properties into Lots – Legal structuring for land division.
  • License of Construction – Assistance with obtaining necessary construction permits.
  • Zoning – Guidance for understanding and navigating zoning laws.
  • Property Rectifications – Legal support for metes and bounds disputes.
  • Uses and Densities – Helping you understand land use and density regulations.