Overview

The attorneys in our real estate and commercial financing practice are widely regarded as among the most knowledgeable and experienced in Puerto Rico. Our attorneys know the real estate and commercial financing industries in Puerto Rico, and they are intimately familiar with all pertinent legal and regulatory requirements.

Whatever your needs may be, a Puerto Rico real estate and commercial financing law attorney from Delgado & Fernández, LLC can help—whether in a single transaction or as outside general counsel. Our attorneys regularly counsel developers, general contractors, title companies, and lending institutions involved in the structuring of construction and complex real estate development and finance transactions, and our Notary Publics are regularly sought for advice and counsel by their peers in the industry and provide seminars on legal and regulatory compliance.

Experienced Legal Representation for Complex Real Estate Transactions in Puerto Rico

Unlike most real estate law firms in Puerto Rico, we do much more than just handle closings and settlements. Our team has extensive experience handling all aspects of complex real estate and financing transactions, and we can efficiently address whatever legal issues you may encounter along the way. We routinely assist clients with transactions including:

  • Property sales and purchases
  • Lending, borrowing and investment structuring
  • Leasing
  • Foreclosures and loan defaults
  • Creation and management of land trusts, joint ventures, and investment syndicates
  • Credit agreements

In addition to drafting and negotiating agreements for our clients, we also have significant experience handling land use, entitlement and other real estate-related issues in Puerto Rico. Our team of real estate attorneys has the knowledge and experience to assist with issues such as:

  • Title issues
  • Title insurance coverage issues and claims
  • Zoning and land use issues
  • Tax disputes and challenges
  • Easements, rights of way, and licenses
  • Boundary line disputes
  • Evictions and other landlord-tenant disputes
  • Permitting and licensing issues

Sophisticated Real Estate Financing Representation

Many real estate transactions involve complex financing arrangements. Whether the project is large and complex or small and relatively straightforward, you need a Puerto Rico real estate and commercial financing law attorney who can guide you through the process nimbly and cost-effectively. We assist our clients with a broad range of financing arrangements, including the following:

  • Conventional commercial loans
  • Construction financing
  • Sale and leaseback arrangements
  • Middle-market and large corporate loans
  • Mortgage-backed securities
  • Workouts and restructurings

Commercial Lending and Corporate Structuring

Our team of real estate financing attorneys can assist with structuring, negotiating and closing on commercial lending transactions that are custom-tailored to your company’s or institution’s needs. Just like property owners and real estate developers, lenders need a Puerto Rico corporate law and commercial lending attorney who can help them complete their transactions on time and with confidence. Within our commercial lending practice, we handle all types of financing structures. We advise and represent major financial institutions and local lenders, as well as companies, in a wide variety of transactions, including:

  • Asset-based financing
  • Real estate loans
  • Floor plan financing
  • Warehouse financing
  • Loan workouts

We also work with lenders and other financial entities to help them obtain and maintain the necessary credentials. We have represented several lenders and insurance companies in obtaining the required regulatory licenses from government agencies. Our attorneys have successfully managed numerous Act 60 applications for tax decrees, as well as Act 14 tax decrees for physicians, and we regularly counsel and advise clients seeking to learn more about these novel incentives.

A Puerto Rico Corporate Law and Commercial Lending Attorney Representing All Types of Business Entities

Whether you are establishing a foothold in the local economy or looking to grow your business globally, successful businesses must navigate a complex system of laws and regulations in Puerto Rico. At a minimum, missteps can cost you time and money. Even worse, they can result in missed opportunities and leave you at a distinct disadvantage over your competitors. An experienced Puerto Rico corporate law and commercial lending attorney can help you build the business you want by managing your compliance, guarding against potential risks, and working alongside you in reaching your goals.

Along with our real estate and commercial financing services, we also provide corporate structuring and transactional services to our clients. Our corporate law and commercial lending team works with organizations in all stages of the business cycles, including:

  • Startups
  • Established corporations
  • Businesses contemplating mergers or acquisitions
  • Businesses looking for buyers
  • Businesses winding down

Whatever phase your business is in, and whatever transaction it is pursuing, it has unique needs that require custom-tailored solutions. We help our clients by providing a 360-degree assessment of their situation and a detailed analysis of their options. From there, we help our clients make informed decisions and execute strategies designed to help them achieve their goals efficiently and cost-effectively.

Talk to a Puerto Rico Real Estate and Commercial Financing Law Attorney at Delgado & Fernández, LLC Today

Our firm works with lenders, developers, investors, purchasers, and others in the real estate and commercial financing industries to help them reach their goals. Whether it’s a single project or you are looking for ongoing real estate or commercial financing representation, we have the depth of knowledge and experience you need. To learn more about us and how we can help, contact us today.

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