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Alfredo Alvarez-Ibáñez, Business Attorney in the United States

focused on Business, M&A, and Real Estate

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Alfredo Alvarez-Ibáñez is an attorney based in the United States. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Real Estate. Currently practicing at O'Neill & Borges LLC.

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Experience
attorney
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Business · M&A · Real Estate
  • Handles Business, M&A, and Real Estate matters from the United States.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Corporate and M&A Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico) (2026).

About Alfredo Alvarez-Ibáñez: Alfredo Alvarez-Ibáñez is an attorney based in the United States. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Real Estate. Currently practicing at O'Neill & Borges LLC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Alfredo takes on

Alfredo concentrates on business, m&a, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alfredo handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases nationwide

Alfredo takes business matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alfredo agrees to represent you.

M&A cases nationwide

Alfredo takes m&a matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alfredo agrees to represent you.

Real Estate cases nationwide

Alfredo takes real estate matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alfredo agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Alfredo Alvarez-Ibáñez — business lawyer in the U.S.

Alfredo Alvarez-Ibáñez is an attorney based in the United States. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Real Estate. Currently practicing at O'Neill & Borges LLC.

Alfredo Alvarez-Ibáñez is a member in the Corporate Department. He has been with O’Neill & Borges since 1996. Alfredo’s practice is concentrated in various areas of commercial law and creditors’ rights, including real estate, commercial lending, secured transactions, asset-based finance, and complex out-of-court workouts and restructurings, representing both local and U.S.-based financial institutions and businesses. Alfredo’s practice also involves counseling financial institutions in licensing and regulatory matters applicable to finance companies, mortgage institutions and leasing institutions. He also has been very active recently advising banks, financial institutions and investors in workouts of commercial and construction loans as well as participating in the purchase and sale of consumer, commercial and construction loans, representing buyers and sellers. Alfredo has been consistently listed in Chambers Latin America as a leading lawyer for real estate and commercial transactions.

Among Alfredo’s relevant representations, in 2003, he represented the buyer in the acquisition and financing of two portfolios of shopping centers in Puerto Rico with an aggregate purchase price of over half a billion dollars. In 2005, Alfredo represented the same buyer in the sale of 18 shopping centers with an aggregate purchase price of over one billion dollars, one of the largest real estate transactions in the history of Puerto Rico. Recently, in 2011, Alfredo represented a venture formed by The Caribbean Property Group, LLC and Goldman Sachs in the acquisition of two portfolios of commercial and construction loans from FirstBank Puerto Rico and Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, with an aggregated unpaid principal balance of approximately a billion dollars. In 2013, Alfredo represented a venture formed by The Caribbean Property Group, LLC and another investor in the acquisition of a portfolio of commercial and construction loans and real estate assets from Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, with an unpaid principal balance of approximately a billion dollars.

How Alfredo handles business matters

Alfredo Alvarez-Ibáñez is a member in the Corporate Department. He has been with O’Neill & Borges since 1996. Alfredo’s practice is concentrated in various areas of commercial law and creditors’ rights, including real estate, commercial lending, secured transactions, asset-based finance, and complex out-of-court workouts and restructurings, representing both local and U.S.-based financial…

The kind of cases Alfredo takes

Alfredo reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, m&a, and real estate matters in the United States.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Alfredo has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Corporate and M&A Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Corporate and M&A Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico)

    2022

  • Lawyer of the Year — Corporate and M&A Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico)

    2019

  • Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico)

    2018

  • Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and M&A Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Corporate and M&A Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Corporate and M&A Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Corporate and M&A Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law, San Juan (Puerto Rico) (2018).

Locations

Alfredo Alvarez-Ibáñez's office in San Juan

Alfredo's primary office is at 250 Muñoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 800, San Juan, 00918-1813. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

O'Neill & Borges LLC

250 Muñoz Rivera Avenue, Suite 800

San Juan 00918-1813

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Hiring guide

How to hire Alfredo Alvarez-Ibáñez — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alfredo usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Alfredo charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alfredo's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alfredo will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in your state

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alfredo

Alfredo discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alfredo confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Alfredo's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Alfredo Alvarez-Ibáñez

  • How much does it cost to hire Alfredo for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alfredo walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Alfredo offer a free consultation?

    Alfredo charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alfredo's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Alfredo's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in this state typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alfredo gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Alfredo take my case if I'm outside the area?

    Alfredo evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Alfredo's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Alfredo?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alfredo will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Alfredo accepting new business clients right now?

    Alfredo's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.