Industrial and commercial real estate in Ciudad Juárez
Industrial real estate on the border moves fast, and Mexican rules on title, land use and foreign ownership are different from what U.S. investors are used to. We protect your position from due diligence through closing, and for the life of the lease.
Situations we handle
- Industrial leases for plants and warehouses, including NNN and build-to-suit structures
- Lease amendments, renewals, defaults and reimbursement disputes
- Title, encumbrance and zoning due diligence before you buy or sign
- Acquisitions and sales of industrial and commercial property
- Structuring foreign ownership in Mexico’s restricted zone (including bank trusts, or fideicomisos, where required)
- Land-use licenses, construction permits and environmental requirements before municipal and state authorities
Why U.S. clients choose us
- Our team includes a former head of the Land Use Licenses Department of the Municipality of Juárez, so we know how permits move in practice.
- Our real estate lawyers draft the bilingual lease terms that U.S. tenants and landlords expect, and make them enforceable in Mexico.
- We act for both landlords and tenants, so we know where leases usually break down.
FAQ
Can a U.S. company own property in Ciudad Juárez? Juárez is within Mexico’s restricted zone (100 km from the border). A Mexican company with foreign shareholders can generally own non-residential property there directly, after notice to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreigners acquiring residential property in the zone use a bank trust (fideicomiso). We confirm the right structure for your transaction.
Should our lease be in English or Spanish? Bilingual leases are common. If a dispute reaches a Mexican court, a certified Spanish translation will be required, so we recommend a bilingual document that states which version controls.
Signing, buying or renegotiating? Talk to us before you commit.
Roldán Venegas, S.C. is a Mexican law firm. Our services consist of advice and representation on matters governed by Mexican law, before Mexican authorities and courts. We do not offer legal services under U.S. federal or state law through this website. References to the U.S. bar or court admissions of individual attorneys are provided as professional background only. The information on this site is general and is not legal advice. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Attorney advertising.