A ‘trusted law firm’, Barros & Errázuriz handles large-scale real estate transactions across a range of sectors, its expertise encompassing innovative acquisition structures, real estate associations, consortiums, and financings for development projects. The 13-strong group is particularly well regarded for its expertise in regulatory issues, including urban planning and construction regulations and city planning-related litigation and administrative conflicts, as well as industrial zones, and energy and tourism industry matters. It also assists government agencies with urban development issues. Other key areas are long-term lease agreements, multifamily project developments and asset liquidation strategies; while the full-service real estate practice additionally leverages the firm’s specialisms in tax, capital markets, M&A, and banking and finance. Co-leading the department, José Ignacio Ovalle acts for real estate and construction companies on building, condominium, shopping centre, office, port and hotel project developments, as well as subdivisions; the workload of residential, commercial and industrial project specialist Patricio Solórzano includes structuring companies for real estate investments; and real estate, industrial, road and energy project expert Oscar Ruiz-Tagle ’identifies issues and then delivers legal solutions’. At counsel level, the ‘excellent’ Alejandra Aránguiz advises on urban, regulatory and municipal administrative law; while senior associate María Teresa Diez focuses on real estate and urban planning, as well as corporate matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A robust team for all matters related to real estate, from regulatory to environmental and commercial aspects.’
- ‘They fully understand the client’s position. Furthermore, when there are related legal issues, such as finance and tax, they involve other members of the firm with that knowledge, allowing them to provide a more comprehensive and in-depth response.’
- ‘A trusted law firm - they are accessible and respond quickly.’
- ‘Óscar Ruiz-Tagle - excellent. Direct communication with him allows for a deep understanding of projects.’
- ‘Óscar Ruiz-Tagle identifies issues and then delivers legal solutions.’
- ‘Alejandra Aránguiz is excellent. In-depth knowledge that allows clients to anticipate problems.’
Key clients
- Moneda Administradora General de Fondos
- Ameris Capital Administradora General de Fondos
- Asset Chile
- BTG Pactual Chile Administradora General de Fondos
- Parque Arauco
- Independencia Administradora General de Fondos
- Larraín Vial
- Hidronor Chile
- Sura Asset Management
- Scotiabank
- Asociación Cristiana Testigos de Jehová (Jehovah´s Witnesses)
- Montalva Quindos
- Pontificia Universidad Católico de Chile
- Colbún
- Grupo España
- Fundación Alcanzable
- Interacid Trading Chile
- Familia Gálmez
Work highlights
Advised Moneda on the acquisition of 12 real estate assets from Supermercados Montserrat (currently undergoing bankruptcy liquidation) through its subsidiary Rentas Comerciales III.
Advised Ameris AGF on the acquisition of three multifamily residential buildings in Santiago.
Advised Asset Chile on the acquisition of real estate assets for residential and commercial developments.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Alejandra Aránguiz
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
María Teresa Diez
Practice head
José Ignacio Ovalle; Patricio Solórzano; Óscar Ruiz-Tagle