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.

The real estate team at full-service legal giant Carey is ‘great for its ability to minimise the risks that companies face when acquiring or leasing real estate property’. The sizeable practice is experienced in the development, financing, construction and sale of a range of real estate projects. Examples include residential, multifamily, commercial, industrial, data centre and hotel developments. The group also fields sector experts in casinos, agro-housing, conservation projects, shopping centres, office buildings and educational centres. The team’s coverage further encompasses the purchase, sale, lease and securitisation of real estate portfolios, along with real estate asset management. The practice is led by Juan Pablo Stitchkin, an expert in real estate and land development, as well as engineering, construction, and mining, energy and infrastructure projects. At counsel level, Eduardo Martin is the IBA Real Estate Committee’s current Latin American Forum liaison officer; while Tomás Varela (promoted in November 2023) advises on significant real estate development projects, his experience covering land use, building permits, title reviews, leases, and sale and purchase agreements. In the firm’s associate team, Javiera Avilés is ‘an outstanding lawyer’, whose broad practice includes infrastructure, engineering and construction projects, as well as real estate and land developments (and related judicial litigation).

Fontaine & Cía houses a ‘highly specialised team that focuses on the client's business’. Acting for major real estate and construction companies, along with institutional investors, the firm’s 12-strong real estate and infrastructure team assists at every stage of real estate project development. Its expertise ranges from financings, the creation of appropriate tax structures, and the processing of all necessary permits, to urban law-related regulatory issues and the final delivery of constructed buildings. In addition to housing, office, commercial and industrial centre project development, the group is increasingly active in relation to rental-sector multifamily buildings, as well as warehouse and storage centre projects. The team is jointly led by residential, office, industrial and commercial real estate development expert, Montserrat Valverde, who ‘addresses difficult situations while looking for creative solutions’; Juan Eduardo Troncoso, who acts for institutional investors on the structuring of financings, rentals and developments; and Diego Marín, an experienced adviser to real estate and construction companies on tender reviews and the formation of consortia for projects. The practice further showcases real estate director and urban planning and territorial regulation specialist, María José Álvarez; and at associate level, Ramón Reyes, who acts for real estate companies on project developments and financings.

Consisting of ‘good partners and associates that are capable of resolving complex issues’, Guerrero Olivos' seven-member real estate team is consistently mandated by major developers, construction companies, investment funds and asset managers. It has notable industry expertise in retail, mining, and food and drink; and representative experience for the group includes significant real estate transactions, financings and leasings, as well as real estate asset management and project development. The full-service practice also assists with a wide range of regulatory and permitting issues, in addition to real estate litigation; and its assistance on real estate projects includes letters of intent for site acquisitions, construction contracts and the eventual sales of units. The department is led by firm managing partner Martín Santa María, who specialises in project development, construction, real estate regulatory work, and the acquisition and sale of real estate projects. In a boost to the practice, real estate law expert Tomás Rosemary, an adviser on site transactions, project acquisitions, title reports, real estate financing, leasing contracts, and real estate litigation, was promoted to partner in January 2024. At senior associate level, Macarena Montt's real estate workload encompasses due diligence processes, real estate developments, construction and developers’ day-to-day matters.

‘Distinguished by the exceptional quality and competence of its team’, MBC Abogados’ 13-strong department advises major real estate companies on matters all over Latin America (and beyond). Acting for real estate managers, investment funds and developers, the team handles significant real estate acquisitions and sales, as well as residential, industrial and commercial real estate project development. The group recently advised real estate developer and manager Greystar Chile on its purchase of an approximately $72m residential and commercial real estate project. It also acted for a Uruguayan company on a promise-of-sale (and subsequent purchase-and-sale) agreement for a commercial property. The department is jointly led by Carolina Menichetti, Ignacio Bolelli and Benjamín Salas, whose broad practices cover real estate development and financing work, as well as M&A, asset sales and purchases, and corporate and individual restructuring. Providing key support at senior associate level, Francisca Rodríguez's workload encompasses land use, building permits, title reviews, sales, purchases and leases, as well as construction contracts and mergers and subdivisions; the broad expertise of Josefina Durán, who is ’very clear and always available’, includes asset purchases, association agreements and joint ventures; and Sybil O’Reilly is also experienced in real estate development.

The ‘extremely dedicated’ real estate and infrastructure practice at CEPD has notable experience in the residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, hospitality and social housing sectors. Acting for developers, investors, leasers and lenders on the gamut of real estate matters, the department covers project structuring and financing, special purpose vehicles, and asset purchase and sale-related due diligence. The mid-sized firm’s nine-strong team also assists with the day-to-day management of real estate projects; and additionally houses expertise in real estate-related M&A, and the reviewing of easements, titles and leases for infrastructure project developments. Recent highlights include acting for GSI Capital on the acquisition and development of three industrial and logistics real estate projects. The team is co-led by founding partner Antonio Dittborn, who predominantly focuses on the structuring and development of residential, commercial and industrial real estate projects, along with concessions, public works infrastructure, and engineering and construction projects; and real estate, construction, infrastructure and finance specialist Sebastián Aninat, who has ‘extensive knowledge of the real estate sector’. Providing notable support at associate level, Camila Aranda works alongside Dittborn on real estate and financing matters; and real estate and infrastructure project development practitioner Sofía Lama is ‘an extraordinary lawyer who is highly recommended’.

Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos' 'real estate team has vast experience and excellent knowledge’. The eight-strong department routinely handles major real estate M&A transactions (including due diligence), such as the purchase and sale of shopping malls, office buildings and utilities’ real estate assets. The full-service practice is also mandated to advise on real estate greenfield projects, in relation to industrial plants and large data centres, as well as to assist with the regulatory aspect of urbanisation law and territorial developments. The team is additionally experienced in construction issues (including the contractual closing of projects), in addition to long-term lease agreements. The practice is led by highly-rated partner Juan Pablo Matus, whose enviable real estate projects expertise covers shopping mall, industrial, office and residential developments. Matus also acts for foreign investment funds on the purchase and sale of major real estate assets, and assists retail companies with the negotiation of long-term lease agreements for stores and shopping malls. In the firm’s associate team, Daniela Fierro routinely advises on title reviews, land use and building permits, sale, purchase and lease agreements, and contracts for the construction, engineering and administration of projects; and Daniel Washington and Valentina Pinto also maintain busy real estate practices.

Fielding ‘a multidisciplinary team that is very experienced’, Larrain y Asociados Abogados's seven-strong real estate department acts for developers, sponsors, buyers, sellers and lenders on real estate transactions and project development. Its expertise covers due diligence, financing and M&A (via both asset deals and share deal structures). The group also assists educational and non-for-profit organisations on the acquisition of land for schools, as well as for social benefit and charitable activities. Comprising experts in tourism, hotels, housing and forestry, along with agricultural, conservation, industrial and renewable energy project development, the practice is particularly well known for its infrastructure and construction sector specialism. The group is also increasingly active in relation to commercial properties, such as cinemas, gas stations and malls. The team is co-led by real estate and litigation expert José Pedro Baraona and ‘excellent lawyer’ Juan Carlos Bulnes, whose real estate credentials cover the agro-industry, conservation and tourism sectors, as well as urban developments and state-owned property-related developments. The practice further includes Juan de Dios Ferrada, an adviser on real estate developments and acquisitions. At associate level, seniors José Spoerer and Manuel Larrain both maintain notable real estate practices, while Michelle Inzunza is experienced in rural developments.

‘With exceptional commitment and outstanding client orientation’, Marinovic & Alcalde Abogados’ ‘real estate team is at the level of the most prominent legal firms in the country’. The firm’s ten-strong practice has longstanding experience in construction, land parcelling, lot divisions, land use changes, and urban planning and development. The group is also sought out to advise on concessions, expropriations, property easements, water rights, environmental issues and permits, as well as regulatory matters, social housing developments, real estate litigation, and M&A involving real estate assets. The group’s principal practitioners are Juan Carlos Méndez, who has ‘recognised experience in real estate issues’, and is a specialist in the acquisition and sale of real estate assets, such as residential, commercial, office, social housing, and mixed-use retail properties; and ‘great lawyer’ Domingo Edwards, a corporate, real estate, zoning and financing expert, who assists with the project developments of retailers, insurers, investment funds, family offices, and construction and real estate companies. In the firm’s associate team, Iván Torrealba is an April 2023 recruit from Prieto Abogados, who is experienced in real estate, urban planning, project development and regulatory matters; while Francisca Gatica advises on large real estate project developments. Former associate Laura Salazar departed the firm in January 2024.

The ‘highly trained and experienced’ team at full-service international firm Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría acts across a broad array of real estate projects and transactions. The group’s expertise ranges from residential condominiums, apartment buildings, office complexes and shopping centres, to urban and rural hotels and developments. The firm is also home to experts in tendering offers, joint ventures, purchase and sale agreements, ownership title studies, and the incorporation of real estate companies. The practice group additionally advises on construction agreements, condominium regulations, mixed-use projects and hotel management contracts. Recent mandates include advising Territoria Apoquindo on the negotiation of a long-term lease agreement with Metlife for six floors of a mixed-use building. The group is led by the ‘smart, resourceful and knowledgeable’ José Tagle, whose real estate transactional practice encompasses residential projects, office buildings, hotels, shopping centres, multi-family projects, and agricultural real estate investments. Tagle's experience also covers real estate investment funds, urban law and corporate real estate. At associate level, principal Cristóbal Uriarte, who is ‘creative when looking for solutions’, advises on high-stakes real estate projects and M&A deals; and senior Macarena Gaitán regularly assists with residential projects, office buildings, mixed-use developments, and agricultural and forestry sector real estate investments.

Baker McKenzie Chile’s ‘excellent lawyers’ in Santiago have notable expertise in agribusiness, medical cannabis facilities and religious organisations. The real estate group advises on buy-side due diligence in relation to ownership, environmental and tax issues, as well as regarding credit agreements. The team also assists with construction agreements, permits and authorisations, as well as preparing property for sale. The practice is led by of counsel Andrés Wagner, who focuses on property development, along with hotel, hospitality and tourism industry-related work. At associate level, Maria Elena Dörr advises on real estate development and agriculture projects; Javiera Velasco Tocornal is a 2023 recruit from Fernandez & Barros Abogados; and Francisco Nualart departed the firm in August 2023.

‘One of the most versatile, flexible, dynamic and talented firms on the market’, Barros Silva Varela & Vigil's seven-member team handles the planning stages of real estate projects, as well as their financing, corporate issues and tax structuring. It also advises on construction and co-ownership contract negotiations, unit sales and construction liability issues. The practice additionally has notable expertise in urbanisation and environmental regulations. The team is led by José Joaquín Silva, who ‘has extensive knowledge in real estate matters’. At associate level, senior Marcela Horzella focuses on urban regulations and territorial planning, while the more junior Felipe Van Der Wyngard advises on real estate transactions; former senior Soledad Marín left the firm in mid 2024.

The real estate practice in Clyde & Co‘s Santiago office encompasses real estate financing and conveyances, along with construction agreements and advice on joint ownership regulations. The team also assists with property management issues (including lease drafting) and property regularisations. The department’s principal advisers are Arturo Pino, who advises domestic and foreign clients on the acquisition, development and financing of real estate projects involving shopping centres, power plants, and office and residential buildings; and Hugo Prieto, whose experience includes the acquisition, financing, leasing and sale of properties, as well as due diligence processes.

CMS Carey & Allende‘s real estate practice is particularly focused on urban and infrastructure developments, as well as regulatory work. The team’s expertise covers zoning issues, pipeline developments and power lines, along with expropriation procedures and the regularisation of industrial plants’ property titles. Clients further turn to the group for administrative litigation, regulatory compliance, and to obtain permits and licences. The firm’s real estate, construction and public and regulatory law practices are led by Pabla Gaínza, an adviser on urban planning, zoning, easements, expropriation processes and the regularisation of real estate assets. Senior associate Karin Muñoz departed the firm in April 2024.

The track record of Garrigues Chile's five-member group includes the acquisition of properties for supermarket chains, including multifamily and commercial buildings, as well as the regulatory aspects of land purchases for retail and industrial projects. The team is led by José Miguel Rioseco, an adviser to companies and investment funds on residential real estate, offices, shopping centres, hotels and tourism, including urban planning, structuring and financing aspects. At associate level, principal Eduardo Tirado, and seniors Catalina Berrios Vergara and Macarena Lagos Soza, all assist with real estate mandates. Former partner Luis Eduardo Correa and senior associate María Cecilia Morandé both left the firm during 2023.

The nine-member practice at Maira Vial Abogados advises on the gamut of real estate matters. The group’s expertise covers purchase and construction agreements, contracts with gas and sanitary companies, and due diligence work. It also encompasses M&A, real estate companies’ ongoing corporate issues, project finance and project-related permits. The practice additionally assists with the sale and leasing of completed housing and apartment units. The practice is led by founding partner Esteban Maira, an adviser on commercial property acquisitions and residential lease negotiations. At associate level, Macarena Reyes Palacios and María Fernanda Abarca round out the team; former senior Stefano Fagetti departed the firm in September 2023.

Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr's five-strong real estate and construction team advises on real estate project developments, including due diligence work, and the negotiation of joint venture, purchase and construction agreements. It also assists with project financing, the obtaining of administrative authorisations and real estate property sales. The group is co-led by Gonzalo Errázuriz, who assists with a wide range of real estate issues; and Felipe Rencoret Portales, who acts on real estate matters, alongside banking and finance (including project finance) mandates. Associate Andrés Siles is also a key real estate and construction team member.

Following the May-2024 merger of Álamos Álvarez y Squella and Áldunate | Álvarez Abogados, the newly combined entity is known as Álamos Álvarez y Aldunate and fields an ‘extremely rigorous’, 12-strong team that advises a range of clients including insurers, family offices, real estate companies, real estate developers, construction companies and their suppliers, and investment funds. It's broad sector expertise ranges across residential, commercial, mixed-use and industrial developments, as well as multifamily rentals, urban subdivisions, land divisions, and both tourism and infrastructure projects. Real estate, corporate law and capital markets specialist Felipe Álvarez, whose ‘business outlook makes him an exceptional project leader’, co-leads the practice with Mario Áldunate and Juan Pablo Álvarez, both of whom have over​ ten years multidisciplinary real estate industry experience handling matters ranging from complex transactions to day-to-day issues and requirements.

With ‘a very commercial vision’, Bofill Mir Abogados' 15-strong real estate practice handles all stages of real estate projects. Spanning both transactional and regulatory work, its expertise ranges from the negotiation of construction-related financing agreements, to ongoing advice on daily real estate operations. The group is led by corporate law specialist Ana María Yuri, who ‘has a lot of experience in complex negotiations’, and whose workload encompasses real estate, construction and projects.

The ‘compact and well-prepared team’ at Correa Squella advises on national condominium project-related financings, as well as educational, mining, religious, agricultural, energy, port and forestry infrastructure facilities. It also regularly assists with real-estate related dispute resolution, compliance procedures and crisis management. The real estate and corporate practices are both led by Carolina Squella, a specialist in housing, urban and public infrastructure development projects. Key support at associate levl is provided by Cristóbal Mackenna, who advises on real estate developments and urban planning, and Magdalena Ramsay, also a key team member.

DLA Piper Chile's Santiago office advises on national and international real estate projects in the industrial, energy, commercial, housing, hotel, educational and health sectors. Its assistance covers regulatory, taxation, and urban planning and land issues, as well as financings, title reviews, land purchases, long-term lease agreements, and mergers and subdivisions. The team is also notably experienced in construction contracts. The group is co-led by founding partner Rodrigo Álvarez (who also co-heads the tax practice); and counsel and real estate and corporate law expert, Bernardita Doren.

Home to ‘a team of lawyers with very strong expertise’, HD Legal’s real estate practice advises both domestic and foreign clients on real estate developments, financing and construction. The group’s experience covers real estate investment structuring, the incorporation of development and investment vehicles, title searches, land purchases and project sales. The team is led by Juan Ignacio Peña, a specialist in real estate, project finance, and engineering and construction. The associate team experienced the departures of senior Andrea Alarcón, Antonia Vial and Javiera Lira in October 2023, and January and March 2024, respectively.

Jara del Favero Abogados’ expertise in real estate projects covers planning, financing, title opinions, land purchases, and regularisation issues in rural and urban areas. The team also assists with building permits (and other administrative procedures), construction, sales contracts and leases. The real estate and M&A departments are led by Sven Herlin, whose wide-ranging practice includes advising international real estate companies on their investments in Chile; and real estate project specialist Julio Trucco, who was promoted to partner back in early 2023.

The real estate and construction team at full-service firm Morales & Besa advises on a range of real estate and infrastructure projects, its assistance covering both transactional and regulatory aspects. The team is additionally experienced in the drafting, negotiation and litigation of construction agreements. Clients also notably benefit from the group’s leveraging of the firm’s regulatory, tax, M&A, energy, and banking and finance expertise. The team is led by Macarena Laso, an adviser on real estate, construction, corporate law and PPPs; while senior associate Carolina Stalder assists with land-related agreements.

Prieto Abogados’ ‘solid team has clients’ complete trust’. The firm’s three-member real estate department advises on the acquisition, development and construction of real estate projects. Its expertise covers due diligence processes, tax planning, financing and land use, as well as the environmental, construction and urban planning aspects associate with real estate activity. Fernando Samaniego assists with the arbitration and litigation of infrastructure and real estate disputes; while the real estate practice of director and ‘top-drawer’ practitioner Alejandra Bañados focuses on the retail, energy, construction and housing sectors. At associate level, Benjamín Vicuña I is ‘a very detailed and efficient lawyer’.