With significant experience acting for institutional investors, developers and asset managers, the real estate practice at CMS Carey & Allende is geared towards advising on large-scale urban development, logistics and infrastructure-related real estate projects, as well as renewable energy and energy-transition matters with land-use, easement and regulatory components. The team also has in-depth expertise in the due diligence and regulatory structuring of real estate portfolio acquisitions (involving retail, logistics and infrastructure assets), social housing and ESG-driven developments, and administrative proceedings and permitting strategies. Well versed in advising on complex real estate, infrastructure and urban development projects, practice head Pabla Gainza has a particular focus on zoning, urban planning, easement and asset regularisation matters. Associate Tomas Cortes specialises in urban planning and administrative law relating to real estate projects.
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- Pabla Gainza stands out not only for her excellent and friendly manner, but also for her personalized attention, high level of competence, and problem-solving skills. It's important to mention that she is able to communicate effectively at all levels, both with her peers and with professionals outside her field.
- One of the standout characteristics of the CMS Carey team is their close and friendly approach to clients, making you feel like their only customer. At the same time, when addressing an issue, they not only identify the risk but also visualize its management and potential solutions.
Key clients
- Banco Santander Chile (Navegante Américo Vespucio)
- Antofagasta Railway Company
- Monpla
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Enex Chille Shell
- Walmart
- Marbella Chile
- B.O Packaging
Work highlights
Advised Banco Santander on the tender process and contractual strategy for the internal fit-out of its new corporate headquarters in Santiago.
Advised Antofagasta Railway Company on a large-scale urban transformation project in Antofagasta, involving the release of 48 hectares of centrally located land, the relocation of railway operations and the development of new urban and housing projects.
Advised Walmart Chile on the regulatory and urban planning strategy for the expansion of its Quilicura distribution centre, including the regularisation of multiple project modifications and the successful defence of building permits before the municipal authorities.
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Practice head
Pabla Gainza
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Kristal Shceel