Carey's wide-ranging real estate practice has significant experience in the development, financing, construction and sale of real estate projects, such as residential (including multifamily), commercial, industrial and data centre developments. The full-service team’s sector specialisms also cover energy, hotels, casinos, agro-housing, conservation, office buildings, and shopping and educational centres. It additionally assists with the acquisition, sale, leasing and securitisation of property portfolios, as well as joint ventures, zoning, land use regulations, construction law, and real estate asset management and M&A. Clients further benefit from the real estate group’s ability to leverage the expertise of the firm’s environmental, tax, project finance, water rights and labour law practices. The 11-strong department is led by Juan Pablo Stitchkin, who also co-heads the firm’s construction and engineering group; while counsel and current Latin American Forum liaison officer for the IBA Real Estate Committee, Eduardo Martin, advises on real estate matters alongside his project finance, corporate law, litigation and telecoms practices. Also at counsel level, Tomás Varela advises on land use, building permits, title reviews, sale-purchase agreements and leases, and is ‘always available to resolve any real estate issue’. Former senior associate Javiera Avilés moved in house in August 2025.
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‘They incorporate a holistic vision by bringing in experts in complementary areas, such as environmental, electricity and tax, among others.’
‘Working with Tomás Varela is a plus. He is always available to resolve any real estate issue that clients have to deal with.’
'Extensive experience in handling matters with various national and international stakeholders.'
Key clients
- Mountain Capital Partners
- Elanco
- Intercorp
- Santander
- Codelco – Project Stone
Work highlights
Advised Intercorp on the real estate due diligence for the acquisition of a supermarket chain called Erbi.
Advised Santander Asset Management on the purchase of eight residential multifamily buildings from Penta and Ameris Capital.
Advised Codelco on the real estate due diligence of assets that related to an association agreement with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM).
Lawyers
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.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Javiera Avilés
Practice head
Juan Pablo Stitchkin; Eduardo Martin; Tomás Varela