Invest Santa Marta
Independent counsel for international investors

Your capital deserves counsel on your side.

We advise foreign investors on new and ongoing projects. Before you sign or transfer funds, we verify the documents, dates and values that others hope you won’t check.

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PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Closing date14 March
Purchase priceUSD 410,000
Signing partySeller’s agent
DepositNo escrow
  • !Title record shows a closing date of 14 April
  • !Appraisal supports USD 560,000, not 410,000
  • !Signatory has no authority in the registry
  • !Nothing protects your deposit
0Commissions from sellers or developers
100%Independent advice, delivered in writing
24hTypical response to a new inquiry
§ 01 · Protection

Where investors lose the most

Most losses don’t come from the market. They come from a document nobody checked or a deadline that quietly changed. Open each one to see what it looks like.

Closing, payment and option deadlines that differ between drafts, translations and registries.

Contract says14 March
≠
Registry shows14 April

Prices and valuations that don’t match appraisals or market evidence.

Contract saysUSD 410,000
≠
Appraisal supportsUSD 560,000

Sellers who can’t prove ownership or the authority to sign on behalf of a company.

Signed bySeller’s agent
≠
Registered authorityNone found

Penalties, exit terms and translations that favor the other party and surface only after you commit.

Penalty if you exit30%
≠
Penalty if seller exits0%

Illustrative examples.

§ 02 · Services

Advice built around your project

Exploring a first opportunity or already committed, we step in at the stage you are at.

Investment due diligence

Legal review of the asset, the counterparty and the paperwork before you commit funds.

What we check
  • Ownership and registry status
  • Counterparty identity and standing
  • Permits, taxes and liens

Contract review and negotiation

We flag what is unfair and negotiate terms that protect your capital.

What we check
  • Dates, values and payment terms
  • Penalties and exit clauses
  • Accuracy of translations

Entity structuring

The right vehicle for ownership, tax efficiency and a clean exit.

What we check
  • Ownership vehicle and jurisdiction
  • Tax treatment of income and exit
  • Governance and partner protections

Real estate and development

Title checks, permits, escrow and milestone-based payment protections.

What we check
  • Title and boundaries
  • Permits and zoning
  • Escrow and milestone payments

Projects already in progress

An independent audit of a deal underway, including payments, delays and disputed terms.

What we check
  • Payment history against the contract
  • Delays and change orders
  • Missing or disputed documents

Disputes and recovery

Early action when a counterparty fails to perform, with a clear plan to protect you.

What we do
  • Preserve evidence and your position
  • Demand and negotiation strategy
  • Formal claims when needed
§ 03 · Process

Clear steps, no surprises

You always know what we’re reviewing, what we found and what we recommend.

1

Confidential intake

Your goals, budget and the documents you already hold.

2

Independent verification

Registries, dates, values and signatory authority checked at the source.

3

Plain-language report

Findings ranked by severity: proceed, renegotiate or walk away.

4

Protected closing

We stay with you through signing, payment and registration.

§ 04 · Commitments

Our promise to you

Trust is the product. These are the standards we hold on every engagement.

I.

We act only for you

We never represent sellers, developers or intermediaries in your transaction.

II.

No hidden compensation

Fees are agreed in writing in advance. No referral fees or commissions.

III.

Direct answers

If a deal is unsafe, we say so plainly, even if it costs us the engagement.

IV.

Strict confidentiality

Your identity, capital and plans stay protected by professional privilege.

§ 05 · Contact

Speak with us before you sign

Tell us about your project. A senior advisor will respond within one business day. The first conversation is confidential and carries no obligation.

Thank you. Your request has been received and a senior advisor will contact you within one business day.

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