Garrigues Chile

The real estate practice at Garrigues Chile was significantly bolstered in April 2026 with the arrival of the highly regarded José Joaquin Silva, following the firm’s integration of the former Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil (BSVV) in April 2026. Handling both regulatory and transactional real estate matters, the team provides support at all stages of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, including land acquisition, zoning, and permitting reviews. Mezzanine and structured financing, long-term leases and other contracts, and the structuring of real estate portfolios are all core areas of expertise for the firm, which advises key players in the retail, supermarkets, logistics and e-commerce segments, in addition to residential developers and investment funds. Jose Miguel Rioseco, who spearheads the practice, has extensive experience of advising companies and investment funds on M&A involving real estate assets, while Eduardo Tirado is also recognised for his advice on the acquisition and sale of real estate companies and projects, and Silva stands out for his expertise in regulatory and territorial planning, environmental impact assessments and community negotiations. The associate pool includes seniors Macarena Lagos Soza, a specialist in urban planning law, and Catalina Berrios Vergara, who provides support in matters involving construction, telecoms and asset management companies.