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Real Estate | Latin America
Chile
In-depth overview
CHILE: An introduction
JURISDICTION
Chile’s regulatory framework is evolving rapidly, driven by significant reforms such as the new Eco...
Authored by Vial Larraín Femenías, Ignacio Larraín, Jorge Vial, Catalina Montero
In-depth overview
CHILE: An Introduction to Real Estate
PRACTICE AREA
As with the 2023 report, we must address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which continue to im...
Authored by Marinovic & Alcalde Abogados, Domingo Edwards, Juan Carlos Méndez
Rankings overview for Departments
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Senior Statespeople
- Juan Eduardo Figueroa ValdésFigueroa Illanes, Huidobro, Salamanca Abogados
Band 1
Carolina Menichetti MBC Abogados4 Years Ranked
José Ignacio Ovalle Barros & Errázuriz Abogados16 Years Ranked
José Tagle Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría14 Years Ranked
Martín Santa María Guerrero Olivos14 Years Ranked
Montserrat Valverde Fontaine & Cía. Abogados13 Years Ranked
Pabla Gainza CMS Carey & Allende13 Years Ranked
Band 2
Band 3
Antonio Dittborn CEPD Abogados2 Years Ranked
Diego Marín Fontaine & Cía. Abogados12 Years Ranked
Esteban Maira Maira Vial Abogados8 Years Ranked
Gonzalo Cubillos Cubillos Soza Abogados16 Years Ranked
Gonzalo Errázuriz Herrera Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego & Dörr13 Years Ranked
José Joaquín Silva Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil2 Years Ranked
José Miguel Rioseco Garrigues11 Years Ranked
Juan Pablo Matus Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos14 Years Ranked
Juan Pablo Stitchkin Carey11 Years Ranked
Óscar Ruiz-Tagle Barros & Errázuriz Abogados9 Years Ranked
Patricio Solórzano Barros & Errázuriz Abogados11 Years Ranked
Band 4
Andrés Wagner Baker McKenzie Chile13 Years Ranked
Arturo Costabal ACU Abogados1 Years Ranked
Benjamín Salas MBC Abogados5 Years Ranked
Juan Carlos Bulnes Larrain y Asociados Abogados1 Years Ranked- Juan Carlos Méndez Marinovic & Alcalde Abogados2 Years Ranked
Juan Eduardo Troncoso Cruz Fontaine & Cía. Abogados10 Years Ranked
Juan Ignacio Peña HD Legal4 Years Ranked
Marko Jürgensen Ossandon Abogados1 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
- Domingo Edwards Marinovic & Alcalde Abogados3 Years Ranked
Julio Trucco Jara Del Favero1 Years Ranked
Tomás Rosemary Guerrero Olivos4 Years Ranked- Francisco NualartClyde & Co Chile
- Mario AldunateÁlamos, Álvarez & Aldunate Abogados
Star Associates
Associates to watch
Alejandra Bañados C. Prieto Abogados1 Years Ranked
Cristóbal Uriarte Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría1 Years Ranked
Daniel Cristi Dentons Chile1 Years Ranked
Francisca Rodríguez MBC Abogados2 Years Ranked
Marcela Horzella Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil3 Years Ranked
María José Álvarez Fontaine & Cía. Abogados1 Years Ranked
Tomás Varela Carey1 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Barros & Errázuriz AbogadosReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedBarros & Errázuriz Abogados has an eminent team acting across the full range of real estate mandates in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team boasts significant expertise in real estate M&A, project development, financing and the structuring of real estate funds. Barros & Errázuriz's lawyers are also adept at advising on important regulatory issues, along with real estate-related contentious proceedings. The firm's impressive client portfolio encompasses real estate investment funds, banking and financial institutions and retail corporations.
1 Fontaine & Cía. AbogadosReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedFontaine & Cía Abogados boasts a market-leading team that provides expert advice on real estate transactions and financing mandates in the Chilean market. The noteworthy team acts on mortgage, loan and leasing matters, along with property and land plot acquisitions, and it offers further expertise on real estate purchase contracts. Fontaine & Cía remains particularly active advising clients from the insurance industry, along with investment funds and construction companies.
1 Guerrero OlivosReal Estate2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedGuerrero Olivos is a stellar outfit with significant real estate expertise in Chile. The robust team is particularly adept at advising real estate developers and investors, and its experience encompasses project development, asset management and transactional mandates. Guerrero Olivos is well placed to provide sector-related regulatory advice. Additionally, the team is sought after for its experience in real estate disputes and construction litigation.
Band 2
2 GarriguesReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedGarrigues is a highly regarded outfit with a strong reputation in the Chilean real estate arena. The law firm's expertise encompasses real estate acquisitions, project development and fund structuring, and it also has notable experience advising on regulatory matters. It routinely advises a significant portfolio of investment funds and real estate developers. Garrigues has added Exportadora Rancagua to its roster of clients.
2 MBC AbogadosReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMBC Abogados has a dynamic real estate practice and enjoys a strong reputation for its expertise in this area in Chile. The team handles a range of matters, including sale and purchase agreements, leasing mandates and residential and mixed-use project development. MBC Abogados is also highly experienced advising on financing and regulatory matters, and services a client roster composed of real estate developers and investors.
2 Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & UríaReal Estate2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedPhilippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a regional powerhouse with a well-respected presence in the Chilean real estate sector. The team has significant experience handling sale and purchase agreements, investment mandates and leasing issues, and is also adept at advising on real estate regulatory compliance. Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría acts on a range of developments, including mixed-use and commercial projects. Cytec Chile is a new client win for the law firm.
Band 3
3 Bofill Mir AbogadosReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedBofill Mir Abogados has an acclaimed team with expertise in a range of real estate mandates in Chile. The team attracts particular attention for its handling of real estate transactional work. Its lawyers are adept at advising on the financing and development of real estate projects. The law firm is also highly experienced acting on regulatory compliance, involving urbanism, water rights and permits. Bofill Mir Abogados' client portfolio includes investment funds, construction companies and insurance firms.
3 CareyReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedCarey is an esteemed outfit with expertise across the real estate field in Chile. The team advises a notable roster of developers, insurance companies and corporate clients, providing guidance on real estate development, lease agreements and financing transactions. The law firm is also experienced acting on commercial and residential real estate projects. The Freyja Foundation is a new client win for the firm.
3 Cariola Díez Pérez-CotaposReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedCariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos has a well-regarded real estate team with notable experience across the sector. The department handles leasing mandates, commercial transactions and the real estate aspects of M&A matters, along with project development. Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos' clients include notable private equity and investment funds, in addition to key clients from the retail, technology and banking sectors. Deceuninck Sud América is a new addition to its client roster.
3 CMS Carey & AllendeReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedCMS Carey & Allende has a renowned team with noted expertise in project development matters. The department is also active in real estate sale and purchase agreements, in addition to regulatory compliance. The client portfolio encompasses notable banking and financial institutions, along with clients from sectors including retail and consumer goods. CMS Carey & Allende has Proyectos de Padel Chile as a new client.3 Marinovic & Alcalde AbogadosReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedMarinovic & Alcalde Abogados is a renowned real estate practice that has visibility in the Chilean market and advises real estate developers and investors. The law firm frequently assists with real estate project development, asset management and other transactional mandates. Marinovic & Alcalde Abogados is also well placed to provide sector-related administrative and regulatory advice.
3 Prieto AbogadosReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedPrieto Abogados has a noted real estate team within a renowned full-service practice which is based in Santiago. The law firm advises a strong portfolio of developers, as well as corporate clients from different sectors including energy and agriculture. The team is active across the sale, purchase and leasing of real estate assets. Prieto Abogados also provides assistance on real estate aspects of corporate mandates.
3 Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego & DörrReal Estate2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedUrenda, Rencoret, Orrego & Dörr houses a respected team with renowned expertise in the real estate arena. The law firm acts across a range of real estate developments, including commercial and residential projects, and mandates including construction agreements and purchases. The team is also experienced advising on related regulatory matters. Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego & Dörr is particularly active advising local real estate developers.
Band 4
4 Baker McKenzie ChileReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedBaker McKenzie has a well-respected team and advises a strong portfolio of domestic and international real estate developers, investment funds and corporate clients. The law firm acts on land acquisitions, property purchases and leasing matters. Baker McKenzie is also well placed to assist clients with regulatory considerations.
4 Barros, Silva, Varela & VigilReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedBarros, Silva, Varela & Vigil is a respected firm with experience advising key domestic and international real estate developers, investment funds and corporate clients. Based in Santiago, the law firm acts on property acquisitions and real estate developments, as well as construction agreements. Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil is also well placed to assist clients with urban planning and regulatory matters.
4 CEPD AbogadosReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedCEPD Abogados is a well-regarded boutique firm with a reputable real estate practice in Chile. The Santiago-based firm is noted for providing counsel on real estate development projects and financing mandates. The team is also adept at assisting with the structuring of real estate funds.4 De Iruarrizaga, Arnaiz y CíaReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedDe Iruarrizaga, Arnaiz y Cía is a respected real estate boutique that fields significant experience assisting domestic and international clients in the real estate arena. The law firm is frequently sought after to provide expertise on commercial and residential project development, along with acquisitions and real estate investment mandates. De Iruarrizaga, Arnaiz y Cía is further experienced in construction contracts and financing matters.
4 Larrain y Asociados AbogadosReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedLarrain y Asociados Abogados has a dynamic and solid real estate practice in the Chilean market. The law firm acts on property acquisitions and real estate developments. Larrain y Asociados Abogados is also well placed to assist clients with regulatory matters, along with the real estate aspects of the development of renewable energy projects.
4 Maira Vial AbogadosReal Estate2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedMaira Vial Abogados is a boutique firm based in Santiago that often handles real estate matters for local real estate developers and public funds. The law firm is frequently sought after to provide expertise on project development, along with acquisitions and day-to-day issues. Maira Vial Abogados is further experienced in developing real estate projects in Chile with state subsidies as well as regulatory concerns.