Managing Partner / Consumer Protection Lawyer
José Bolio Halloran
Distinguished lawyer and entrepreneur with 25 years of experience. Author of The Foreign Investor’s Legal Guide to Riviera Maya Real Estate. ITAM Law (2002), Master in Tax Law, Universidad Anáhuac Mayab (2023).
Languages
Credentials
- Law Degree, ITAM (2002)
- Master in Tax Law, Universidad Anáhuac Mayab (2023)
- Author, The Foreign Investor’s Legal Guide to Riviera Maya Real Estate

José Bolio Halloran is a distinguished lawyer and entrepreneur with 25 years of extensive experience and a robust academic foundation. As a recognized authority in Mexican legal matters for foreign investors, he is the author of the insightful guide, “The Foreign Investor’s Legal Guide to Riviera Maya Real Estate: Securing Your Slice of Paradise,” and other vital resources, including “The Foreign Investor’s Guide to Corporate Law and Taxation.”
A proud alumnus of the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM), one of Latin America’s most prestigious universities, José earned his law degree in 2002. He further honed his expertise with a Master’s Degree in Tax Law from Universidad Anáhuac Mayab in 2023.
Throughout his career, José has proven to be a seasoned legal professional, adept at structuring complex matters, navigating intricate litigation, and masterfully handling negotiations for both public and private entities. His broad legal oversight spans critical areas such as copyright, intellectual property, partnerships, real estate, and significant construction and infrastructure projects.
Before assuming his current role as Managing Partner at PeninsuLawyers, José held influential positions, including Legal Director of the Southeast Region of Petróleos Mexicanos, Legal Director at SIMCA Desarrollos, and a contract lawyer at Televisa. His commitment to sharing legal knowledge is evident through numerous legal articles published in several blogs and law magazines.
What they've been writing.
Apr 18, 20262 min
The Independent Buyer’s Playbook: Safely Invest in the Riviera Maya
The Independent Buyer’s Playbook: Safely Invest in the Riviera Maya High-net-worth investors require precise legal frameworks to protect their capital in Mexico’s booming and dangerous…
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Ciudad Maderas Complaints and PROFECO: What Buyers Should Know
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How to Sue a Real Estate Developer in Mexico: A Foreign Buyer’s Guide
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Apr 15, 20263 min
Fideicomiso Explained: The Mexican Bank Trust for Foreign Property Buyers
If you are a foreigner buying property near the coast or the border in Mexico, you will hear one word over and over: fideicomiso. Your…
Apr 15, 20263 min
What Is PROFECO? Mexico’s Consumer Protection Agency Explained for Foreign Buyers
If you have bought or are considering buying real estate in Mexico, you need to know about PROFECO. It might be the most important government…
Apr 15, 20265 min
Can Americans Buy Property in Mexico? The Complete 2026 Guide
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