The sizeable real estate team at full-service firm Barros & Errázuriz is routinely sought out for its assistance with innovative acquisition structures, real estate associations and consortiums, along with the financing of real estate development projects; in addition to its expertise in real estate developments, the group fields specialists in infrastructure (including telecoms towers) and construction. Clients also benefit from the firm’s experience in regulatory issues, most notably in relation to urban planning, administrative conflicts and tourism. The practice is jointly led by José Ignacio Ovalle, who advises on the development of building projects, condominiums, shopping centres, offices, ports and hotels; real estate projects expert Patricio Solórzano; and Oscar Ruiz-Tagle, whose real estate practice covers territorial planning, and urban and environmental regulation. The counsel to note, Alejandra Aránguiz , is a specialist in urban, regulatory and municipal administrative law. Former senior associate Eduardo Tirado  left the firm in late 2021.

The 10-lawyer real estate practice at market stalwart Carey fields specialists in the development, financing, construction and sale of real estate projects from a range of sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, mining, energy and hospitality. Providing ‘an excellent service‘, the team is also active in relation to casinos, agro-housing, conservation parks, shopping centres, office buildings and educational centres. Other areas of expertise include the purchase, sale, lease and securitisation of portfolios, along with real estate asset management. Leading the firm’s real estate group, Juan Pablo Stitchkin‘s track record includes advising international companies on the negotiation of real estate purchase and lease contracts; and counsel Eduardo Martin‘s experience includes advising Sencorp on an agreement to promote several real estate initiatives. The associates to note are Tomás Varela and Javiera Avilés, who both advise domestic and foreign clients on real estate development projects.

Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos' ‘outstanding' eight-member practice is consistently sought out for significant real estate M&A transactions, such as the purchase and sale of shopping malls, office buildings and utilities’ real estate assets. It also houses experts in greenfield real-estate projects (notably, industrial plants and large data centres), as well as the regulations concerning urbanism and territorial development matters. It is additionally on hand to assist with the construction issues surrounding industrial, commercial and energy projects. Co-leading the group are Juan Pablo Matus, who advises on the development of shopping malls and industrial, office and residential projects; and Tomás Vidal (made partner in 2020), whose track record includes acting for foreign funds on the acquisition of office buildings in Chile and the management of condominiums. Within the associate pool, Daniela Fierro is ‘always available to solve complex issues'. Mónica Pavez moved in-house at Ripley Chile in June 2021.

‘Great for its business vision‘, Guerrero Olivos‘ seven-strong team handles real estate transactions and real estate finance, as well as real estate asset management and project development. Its assistance ranges from pre-contractual matters (such as letters of intent for site acquisitions), purchases, permitting, and construction and architectural contracts, through to sales. It also has a robust regulatory team and is routinely sought out for major real estate litigation. The practice of managing partner and practice head Martín Santa María   straddles both transactional (AAA office matters, site deals and ongoing servicing of real estate developers) and regulatory work (zoning regulations and permit conflicts). Further key support at partner level is provided by public law and regulatory specialist José Gabriel Undurraga ; and senior associates Tomás Rosemary  and Macarena Montt  (a 2021 rehire after two years as legal manager at real estate developer Patagonland), who are both active in transactional real estate matters.

Working ‘tirelessly to exceed expectations', the real estate department at full-service law firm Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría has extensive experience in real estate project developments and transactions - particularly in relation to residential condominiums, apartment and office buildings, shopping centres and hotels - as well as all types of developments involving urban and rural real estate. Heading the group, real estate transactions expert José Tagle has broad experience in real estate investment funds, urban law and corporate real estate law. Key support is provided at associate level by principal María Eugenia Badilla Lepe, an active adviser on residential, office, commercial, mixed-use, investment and rental real estate projects; and senior Cristóbal Uriarte, who focuses on real estate project development and real estate-related M&A.

Active across a range of sectors, CMS Carey & Allende's real estate group is particularly focused on urban and infrastructure developments, including contractual, tax, financial and property clearance aspects. It also assists with related regulatory matters, zoning issues, pipeline and power line developments, easements, and the expropriation and regularisation of the property titles of industrial plants. The team’s experience additionally extends to filing administrative and judicial appeals, administrative litigation, and the procurement of permits and licences. Heading the firm’s real estate, construction and public and regulatory law practices, ‘excellent lawyer', Pabla Gaínza's experience includes the planning of industrial distribution centres, shopping malls, casinos, hotels, residential areas and educational establishments. Senior associate Karin Muñoz‘s real estate projects practice includes housing, warehouse and equipment projects.

With ‘vast knowledge of real estate law, both at technical and practical levels‘, Garrigues Chile‘s nine-strong practice houses specialists in office, residential, commercial and multi-use projects; and clients benefit from full-cycle support during the development of projects, including assistance with financing, tax structuring, regulatory analysis and compliance issues, as well as acquisition, development, construction, sale, and leasing aspects. The longstanding real estate expertise of practice leader José Miguel Rioseco  covers both finance and development work, with additional partner-level support is provided by Luis Eduardo Correa, who divides his time between real estate and corporate law matters. At associate level, principal Eduardo Tirado, who assists with the acquisition and sale of real estate companies and projects, was hired from Barros & Errázuriz in November 2021; while senior María Cecilia Morandé is a real estate regulatory expert.

Particularly noted for its infrastructure and construction sector credentials, Larrain y Asociados Abogados' diverse practice is highly active in relation to hospitality, housing, renewable energy, forestry, agricultural and conservancy projects, as well as real estate-related transactions. The practice is co-led by José Pedro Baraona, who has longstanding expertise in real estate matters, litigation and transactions; and former Undersecretary at Chile’s National Property Ministry, Juan Carlos Bulnes, who assists with both acquisitions and project development. Elevated to the partnership in January 2022, Juan de Dios Ferrada is a real estate development and acquisitions expert; and at senior associate level, José Spoerer advises developers, lenders, buyers and sellers of real estate assets, while Manuel Larrain also regularly assists with real estate deals. The experience of the more junior Michelle Inzunza includes rural developments and the territorial aspects of renewable energy projects.

The broad practice scope of MBC Abogados‘ ‘very committed‘ real estate department covers major real estate transactions, the establishment of real estate funds, real estate finance, and real estate developments. The practice is jointly led by the ‘extraordinary‘ Carolina Menichetti , whose recent track record includes advising LV Patio Renta Inmobiliaria VIII on the acquisition of the Vista 360 building in Las Condes; highly regarded real estate specialist Ignacio Bolelli  ; and Benjamín Salas  , who has extensive experience in real estate development and financing. Within the firm’s senior lawyer group, Francisca Rodríguez  and recently promoted Josefina Durán  both assist with real estate project development and financing work. Diego Yavar and Cristóbal Silva both left the firm during 2021.

Acting for investors, lenders and other major real estate players, the eight-strong group at Marinovic & Alcalde Abogados houses specialists in urban planning and development, construction, land use changes and expropriations, along with property easements, environmental matters and permitting procedures. It also has expertise in regulatory matters, in transactional work involving real estate assets, and litigation concerning zoning issues and property leases. The real estate practice is led by ‘talented professional' Juan Carlos Méndez, whose practice is centred on the acquisition and sale of a broad range of real estate assets, including residential, commercial, mixed use, retail, office and social housing. Further support comes from Iván Marinovic Pacey, who brings enviable founding partner-level experience; and senior associate Domingo Edwards, who is active in real estate and zoning work, as well as the financing and development of projects.

Prieto Abogados' full-service real estate department is regularly mandated to advise on complex projects, along with day-to-day matters. Representative work includes the acquisition, development and construction of real estate projects, along with due diligence processes, tax planning, financing, land use, environmental issues and construction; key sectors in which the team is active include housing and commercial construction projects, retail, energy, food and infrastructure. Arbitration and litigation head Fernando Samaniego also leads the real estate group, his focus being on infrastructure and real estate-related dispute resolution. Key support comes from Alejandra Bañados (elevated to counsel in 2021) whose practice takes in project development, construction contracts, long-term lease agreements and due diligence; and senior associate Camila Urzúa, who is active in real estate transactions and bidding processes.

Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr's full-service real estate practice is highly active in relation to the development of real estate projects, its work scope covering due diligence processes, and the negotiation and drafting of joint venture, purchase and construction agreements. It also fields experts in the financing of projects, real estate sales, real estate project management, and the obtaining of administrative permits and authorisations. The department is co-led by experienced partners Gonzalo Errázuriz, who advises both national and international clients on a broad range of real estate matters; and Felipe Rencoret, a key adviser on real estate, construction, infrastructure and project finance work. Associate Andrés Siles regularly works alongside both Errázuriz and Rencoret on real estate transactions.

The six-member practice at Barros Silva Varela & Vigil regularly advises on major real estate projects, its assistance ranging from the initial planning stages, financing, corporate law and tax structuring, to unit sales and construction and co-ownership contract negotiations. The ‘exceptionally good‘ group also constantly monitors clients’ potential construction-related liabilities. Heading up the real estate department, José Joaquín Silva focuses on regulatory and territorial planning, corporate law advice, environmental impact assessments, and negotiations with communities; while at senior associate level, Marcela Horzella and Soledad Marín are both experienced in territorial planning work.

Emerging from the dissolution of Bofill Mir & Alvarez Jana in March 2022, Bofill Mir Abogados retains expertise in advising life insurance, construction and finance sector clients on real estate investments, project development, leasing agreements and negotiations. Founding partner Octavio Bofill is an expert in real estate project finance, particularly when part of an M&A transaction; Ana María Yuri assists insurance companies and investment funds with real estate matters; and Rodrigo Saffirio is experienced in property sales, real estate asset-related contracts and real estate financing.

Established following the August-2022 merger of Grasty Quintana Majlis (which already had an association with the London-headquartered firm) and Halpern Pino, Clyde & Co Chile fields a four-member team that assists with the full range of real estate projects work. Typical areas include advising on real estate conveyancing, construction agreements, real estate joint ownership regulations and real estate finance. It also assists with leases, project administration contracts and administrative regularisations. Heading up the real estate practice is Hugo Prieto , whose expertise covers acquisitions, leasing, property sales, and due diligence processes. Associate José Francisco Osman actively advises national and foreign clients on the development of their projects.

In addition to advising on major real estate project developments, DLA Piper Chile's four-member team assists with construction contracts and urban planning. The group is particularly active in relation to the financing of projects for housing, hospitality and photovoltaic plants. The real estate and construction practice group is co-led by Rodrigo Álvarez, who has longstanding real estate expertise; and recently promoted counsel Bernardita Doren, whose experience includes residential, industrial and agricultural developments. In July 2021, former counsel Teresa Fernández  moved in-house role at Inversiones Torca.

Honorato | Delaveau‘s real estate practice routinely assists with the development, financing and construction of residential, industrial and commercial projects, as well as office buildings. Group head Juan Ignacio Peña focuses on real estate, engineering, construction and project finance work. At associate level, senior Juan Andrés Larrondo advises on the tax side to real estate and construction matters, while Antonia Vial assists with due diligence, security agreements and regulatory permitting. Recent growth includes the 2021 recruitment of senior associates Andrea Alarcón (project finance) and Andrea Maldonado (real estate, engineering, and construction law) from the former Bofill Mir & Álvarez Jana and Parraguez & Marín, respectively.

Jara del Favero Abogados' real estate projects practice covers planning, financing, title revision, land purchases and regularisation issues (in both rural and urban areas). The five-member team also assists with building permits and related administrative procedures, construction works, sales and leases. Leading the firm’s real estate and M&A departments, Sven Herlin regularly advises international real estate companies looking to invest in Chile; and Julio Trucco, director of the real estate practice since early 2021, acts on real estate projects, business structuring, due diligence and contractual matters. Former associate María Carolina Concha recently departed the firm.

The real estate and construction practice at Morales & Besa is able to leverage expertise from the firm’s regulatory, banking and finance, tax, M&A, and energy practices. Typical real estate work includes purchases, sales, leases, financing, development, construction, zoning regulations and title review; moreover, the team is particularly experienced in infrastructure sector developments, including the real estate aspects of toll road, airport, hospital, power plant and transmission line projects. The practice of team leader Macarena Laso   covers both real estate transactions, and the structuring, acquisition and financing of public infrastructure projects. At associate level, senior Macarena López Jünemann  (a May-2021 arrival from Molina Riós Abogados), and Carolina Stalder  (formerly in-house at Inmobiliaria Los Olivos) are both noted.