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Lawyer · Managua
Ana Teresa Rizo
Partner · Arias
- FinTech
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Tax
- Infrastructure
- Immigration
- Employment
- Planning
- Insurance
- Financial Services Regulation
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Administrative, Public & Constitutional Law
- Banking & Finance
- Corporate & Commercial
- Public Procurement & Government Contracts
- Infrastructure Finance
- Commercial Advisory
- Startups
- Infrastructure Privatisations
Profile
She has advised international finance institutions reviewing the security structures and drafting the agreements. She also has advised foreign investors in their corporate organization for use in Nicaragua as well as regulatory issues.
Ana Teresa has participated in complex transactions, including the due diligence and structuring the transaction to acquire companies in different areas such as retail, distribution, telecommunication, financial institutions, among others. She also acts as legal counsel to different local companies dealing with the day-to-day operations as way as taxes, labor and contracts.
Ana Teresa has also been involved in drafting and reviewing the "Ley de Garantías Mobiliarias" (Real Estate Securities Law) and "Ley de Leasing" (Leasing Law) to be approved by the National Congress as well as in the discussions of the "Ley de Promoción de la Competencia" (Competition Promotion Law).
Education
- Degree in law at the Universidad Centroamericana de Nicaragua Authorized to practice as a lawyer and notary public by the Supreme Court of Nicaragua. Master of Economic Law at the University of Chile and Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Cornell University.
Academic Activities
- She is involved in Pro-Bono projects working with the ONG Vital Voices promoting and involving females attorneys of the Nicaraguan office in the mentoring and training of entrepreneur women in different aspects of their business, specifically with the programs named "Mujer Voz Vital" and the "Global Mentoring Walk".
Memberships
- International Bar Association (IBA)
Awards and Recognitions
- Ranked as Highly Regarded by IFLR1000. Listed as Leading Individual by The Legal 500. Recognized by Whos Who Legal for her practices in: Administrative and Public Law, Banking, Finance and Projects, Corporate and Taxes. LACCA approved for her Corporate and M&A practices. Listed in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners Latin America and Chambers and Partners Global for her Corporate/Commercial practice. Recognized as one of the Women Leaders by IFLR1000. Winner of the Client Choice Award. Client Choice recognizes those law firms and lawyers around the world that stand apart for the excellent client care they provide and the quality of their service.
