Barros & Errázuriz ‘remains one of the leading firms for real estate work’. The 13-member team is consistently sought out by domestic and international developers (and investment companies) to advise on the Chilean market’s largest real estate deals; and it is highly rated for its structuring of acquisitions, real estate associations and consortiums, as well as real estate project financings. Acting across the full range of real estate development work, its sector specialisms range from residential, commercial, industrial and multifamily, to educational, recreational, agricultural, hospitality, social housing, retail and hotel developments. It also has notable industry expertise in infrastructure and construction, including telecoms towers. The group is additionally experienced in regulatory issues and administrative conflicts. The team is co-led by José Ignacio Ovalle, who advises major real estate and construction companies on the development of condominiums, shopping centres, offices, ports and hotels; Patricio Solórzano, a longstanding adviser on the structuring of residential, commercial and industrial real estate projects; and Oscar Ruiz-Tagle, whose expertise encompasses urban and environmental regulations, along with territorial planning. The team further includes experienced counsel Alejandra Aránguiz, who ’has complete knowledge of the subjects she advises on’; and senior associate and residential and commercial real estate project practitioner, María Teresa Diez.
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‘Great ability to work on various aspects of real estate business, including commercial, regulatory and tax issues.’
‘Remains one of the leading firms for real estate work.’
‘Constantly supports its clients in achieving their objectives.’
’Professional excellence in the various areas associated with real estate.’
‘Its teamwork and collaboration stand out. There is fluid communication, which is very convenient when dealing with complex problems.’
‘High-level knowledge in this area.’
‘José Ignacio Ovalle stands out.’
‘Alejandra Aránguiz has complete knowledge of the subjects she advises on.’
Key clients
- LarrainVial Asset Management Administradora General de Fondos
- Parque Arauco
- Cámara Chilena de la Construcción (CChC)
- BTG Pactual Chile
- Scotiabank
- TECK Carmen de Andacollo
- Inmobiliaria Altas Cumbres
- Universidad Finis Terrae
- Agrosuper
- Inmobiliaria Manquehue
Work highlights
- Advised Parque Arauco on the acquisition of a 22-story building.
- Advised BTG Pactual Chile on the sale of commercial properties in Las Condes and Rengo, along with the assignment of the lease agreements for these properties.
- Advising Scotiabank on real estate and urban planning matters.
Lawyers
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Next generation partners
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Alejandra Aránguiz
Leading associates
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Alejandra Aránguiz
Practice head
José Ignacio Ovalle; Patricio Solórzano; Óscar Ruiz-Tagle