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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

English · Spanish

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
Full biography

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.

Published work

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Jun 12, 20265 min

5 Harvard Negotiation Lessons Applied to Real Estate Disputes in Mexico

You paid a developer in the Riviera Maya, the project slipped, and now you must negotiate. Five lessons from a Harvard negotiation program on doing it from strength.

Jun 8, 20265 min

Developer dispute resolution in Mexico: our three-stage approach, sharpened at Harvard

A stalled deal with a Riviera Maya developer rarely starts in court. Here is the three-stage approach we use to resolve it, and why our partner trained in mediation at Harvard.

Jun 6, 20265 min

Late delivery penalties in Mexico: what foreign buyers can claim when delivery slips

You signed a presale contract, the delivery date passed, and the developer has gone quiet. Here is what Mexican law lets foreign buyers claim for a late handover.

Jun 2, 20265 min

Why we settle before litigation or PROFECO conciliation in a developer dispute

You don't have to sue to win. A serious settlement demand, sent before litigation or PROFECO conciliation, is often what moves a stalled developer to pay.

May 29, 20265 min

Surprise closing costs in Mexico: what foreign buyers get billed after they sign

You signed years ago. Now the developer hands you a closing quote worth 8% of the price, padded with fees you never agreed to. Here is which line items you can fight.

May 21, 2026

The legal trust score: measuring developer risk before you sign

Before you wire a deposit on a Riviera Maya presale, you have no reliable way to measure a developer's legal risk. A legal trust score would change that.

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