Founded in April 2024, A/C/R Legal's real estate and infrastructure project practice covers industrial developments, as well as energy, tourism, residential and retail matters; the team is led by director Karin Muñoz, a former CMS Carey & Allende senior associate, who has extensive experience in real estate and construction regulations, particularly in relation to joint ownership projects and urban planning.

Led at name-partner level by Rodrigo Andreucci and José Arcadio Torrejón, Andreucci & Torrejón's real estate law department acts for real estate companies, construction firms, banks, investment funds and family offices; and its expertise includes permits, contracts, title deeds and litigation (at both domestic and international levels).

Founded in June 2024, BER Abogados' real estate practice is led by Cristián Baraona, a former name partner at legacy firm Pérez-Iñigo Ugarte & Baraona Abogados; the five-member team acts for companies, investment funds and individuals on structuring, developing, financing and executing significant real estate projects.

While it remains too early to fully assess the impact of their arrival, Cuatrecasas‘ August 2025 hire of stand-out practitioner Carolina Menichetti and experienced senior associates Sybil O’Reilly and Josefina Durán (from the former MBC Abogados), puts the firm squarely on the map for significant real estate mandates. In addition to her project development and financing prowess, the multi-faceted Menichetti also advises on corporate reorganisations, M&A, partnership and shareholder agreements, and asset and company purchases and sales.; experienced associate duo O’Reilly and Durán assist across the breadth of real estate matters.

IVM Abogados' four-member real estate department is led by real estate, corporate and commercial law specialist María Eugenia Badilla, who was raised to the partnership in May 2025; typically advising on the acquisition, development and management of residential, office, commercial, mixed-use, investment and rental real estate projects in Chile, she is also experienced in lease contract negotiations and obtaining energy project-related easements.

Established in 2020, boutique firm Misraji&Béjar acts throughout the life cycle of real estate construction and infrastructure project developments, its expertise covering land acquisitions, urban development, project commercialisation and regulatory issues; the real estate experience of practice head and name partner Arie Misraji encompasses hospitality, housing, retail and infrastructure projects, as well as subdivisions.

Mandated by both domestic and international clients, Villarino e Ilharreborde advises at all stages of real estate project development, its expertise covering title searches, property acquisitions, urban planning, road impact studies, financing, permits and sales; name partner Cristóbal Villarino is a commercial and housing development expert, while senior associate Camila Urzúa is experienced in subdivisions, mergers, title reviews, sale-purchase agreements, leases, easements and construction contracts.

A ‘trusted law firm’, Barros & Errázuriz handles large-scale real estate transactions across a range of sectors, its expertise encompassing innovative acquisition structures, real estate associations, consortiums, and financings for development projects. The 13-strong group is particularly well regarded for its expertise in regulatory issues, including urban planning and construction regulations and city planning-related litigation and administrative conflicts, as well as industrial zones, and energy and tourism industry matters. It also assists government agencies with urban development issues. Other key areas are long-term lease agreements, multifamily project developments and asset liquidation strategies; while the full-service real estate practice additionally leverages the firm’s specialisms in tax, capital markets, M&A, and banking and finance. Co-leading the department, José Ignacio Ovalle acts for real estate and construction companies on building, condominium, shopping centre, office, port and hotel project developments, as well as subdivisions; the workload of residential, commercial and industrial project specialist Patricio Solórzano includes structuring companies for real estate investments; and real estate, industrial, road and energy project expert Oscar Ruiz-Tagle ‘identifies issues and then delivers legal solutions’. At counsel level, the ‘excellent’ Alejandra Aránguiz advises on urban, regulatory and municipal administrative law; while senior associate María Teresa Diez focuses on real estate and urban planning, as well as corporate matters.

Fontaine & Cía fields ‘a solid team for real estate law’, which routinely acts for real estate and construction companies on the development of housing projects, as well as office, commercial and industrial centres. Typical areas of expertise for the 12-strong practice range from permit processing defence work before the authorities and formation of corporate structures for projects, to construction contracts, project financing and urban regulations. The group also covers project sales, assistance with tax structures, and negotiating rental agreements for malls, offices, houses and hotels; recent matters include advising Compañía de Seguros Confuturo on the acquisition of three warehouse centres. ‘Known for her experience and knowledge in real estate matters’, Montserrat Valverde is an expert in residential, office, industrial and commercial real estate project development; Juan Eduardo Troncoso is consistently mandated by institutional investors to negotiate and structure real estate financings and developments; and Diego Marín, who assists real estate and construction companies with forming project development-related consortiums, also advises investors on participation agreement structures. The team further includes real estate director, María José Álvarez, who has notable urban planning and territorial regulation expertise; while in the associate pool, Ramón Reyes and Ignacio Holmberg are also experienced real estate practitioners.

Home to ‘partners who are directly involved in matters and have extensive experience and knowledge’, Guerrero Olivos' 10-strong department acts for developers, construction companies, investment funds and asset managers on real estate transactions, including large-value financings. It is also mandated by retail, energy, mining and food and beverage corporations on real estate purchases, sales and leases; the practice’s specialisms additionally encompass real estate asset management, project development, regulatory issues, permitting and real estate disputes. Clients further benefit from the group’s assistance with project-related pre-contractual matters, construction agreements, architectural issues and unit sale processes. Highlights include advising Chilean forestry products business, Arauco, on the sale of an office building to a public infrastructure fund. Real estate group leader and firm managing partner, Martín Santa María, is an expert on real estate project acquisitions, sales, developments, construction work, regulatory matters, zoning regulations and permit-related conflicts; José Gabriel Undurraga is a highly-regarded public law specialist; and the real estate transactions practice of 2024-raised real estate partner Tomás Rosemary covers site transactions, project acquisitions, due diligence, title reports, property financing, leasing contracts and day-to-day real estate advice. In the senior associate team, the career of experienced real estate deal practitioner Macarena Montt includes a two-year stint as legal manager at domestic real estate developer Patagonland.

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.

Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos' ‘real estate team has high levels of knowledge and experience that allow them to provide comprehensive advice’. The full-service practice is particularly experienced in advising on greenfield construction projects throughout the development cycle. Coverage for the eight-member team ranges from land acquisitions and municipal permits, to construction agreements and operational launches; and its track record includes successfully developing industrial plants, shopping malls, data centres, office buildings, distribution centres and container terminals. It also advises on real estate M&A deals and urban development regulations; while the department’s expertise extends to construction-related agreements, negotiations, project completions and conflict resolution, as well as securing permits, lease agreement drafting and managing relationships with contractors and Chile’s authorities. Recent highlights include advising Chilean supermarket conglomerate SMU on a strategic investment involving the acquisition of Supermercados Montserrat-owned properties. Leading the team, Juan Pablo Matus' wide-ranging workload encompasses shopping centre, industrial, office and residential project development, along with advising overseas investment funds on the acquisition and sale of real estate assets. Matus additionally assists major retail companies with long-term lease agreements for stores and shopping centres. Providing key support at associate level are seniors Daniel Washington and José Tomás Espinosa, along with Daniela Fierro, Camila Rojas, Valentina Pinto, María Jesús Kipreos and Rocío Zuñiga.

The real estate and infrastructure team at mid-sized firm CEPD ‘combines technical knowledge with a practical, commercial approach’. Fielding specialists in urban planning regulations, the nine-strong group advises on a wide range of real estate industry sectors, including residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, logistics, hospitality, social housing and infrastructure. The team is also sought out by multiple clients to act before both Chile’s authorities and courts to obtain or maintain project-related permits. Other key areas include infrastructure project-related due diligence on land, negotiating easements, long-term lease agreements, land purchases, and construction contracts; recent mandates include advising Inmobiliaria Bahía Mágica on its $60m Playa Blanca project, a 400-hectare tourist complex. The department is co-led by firm founder and urban and territorial regulation specialist, Antonio Dittborn, who assists with structuring and developing major real estate projects (his expertise also includes permitting issues, regulatory compliance, and the resolution of legal and administrative disputes); and  Sebastián Aninat, an adviser to developers, investors and financial institutions on project development, who ‘stands out for his sound judgement, strategic vision, and ability to lead with a practical approach’. In the associate group, Camila Aranda focuses on structuring, developing and marketing real estate and infrastructure projects; and Sofía Lama ‘provides an extraordinary service’.

Fielding ‘a team with extensive expertise’, Garrigues Chile's areas of real estate expertise range from acquisitions and sales of properties (including residential, commercial and industrial assets) to regulatory and permitting advice. Acting for retail, investment fund, real estate development and asset management companies, the six-member group also assists with structuring real estate developments, such as housing, commercial and infrastructure projects. Other key specialisms include corporate real estate, M&A, real estate business acquisitions, investment deals, property management, commercial leases and portfolio restructuring. The practice additionally has sector expertise in supermarkets, data centres and underground station developments. With over 25 years’ experience in real estate finance and development, team head José Miguel Rioseco's specialisms encompass residential projects, office developments, shopping centres, tourism and hotels, and include project-related urban planning, structuring and financing work. One recent mandate involved advising Chilean supermarket company SMU on the purchase of land and commercial premises for a supermarket project in the Valparaíso region. In the associate ranks, seniors Catalina Berrios Vergara and Macarena Lagos Soza are experienced real estate and corporate law practitioners; moreover, in January 2025, former principal associate Eduardo Tirado was promoted to partner. Tirado routinely advises on the acquisition and sale of real estate companies and projects.

Home to ‘a well-coordinated team that is ready to work around the clock’, Larrain y Asociados Abogados' longstanding real estate practice covers a range of industries, such as tourism, hotels, housing, forestry and agriculture. The seven-strong team also advises private companies and public agencies on non-urban, industrial and renewable energy developments, as well as nature and conservation projects; and in addition to its enviable infrastructure and construction sector credentials, the group is increasingly mandated to assist with commercial property work throughout Chile, primarily in relation to cinemas, gas stations and malls. Of further note, the practice acts for educational and not-for-profit organisations on the acquisition of land for schools and social benefit and charitable activities. Co-leading the team, José Pedro Baraona is an expert in real estate, transactions and litigation; and the real estate transactions practice of former Undersecretary of the Chilean National Property Ministry, Juan Carlos Bulnes, is particularly focused on the agriculture, tourism and conservation sectors, as well as urban and state-owned property developments. Further partner-level support is provided by Juan de Dios Ferrada, who assists with real estate developments and acquisition transactions (both under asset and share deal structures); while in the associate ranks, seniors José Spoerer and Michelle Inzunza, along with Manuel Larrain and Diego de La Barra, complete the team.

Marinovic & Alcalde Abogados’ real estate lawyers ‘integrate legal knowledge with a comprehensive understanding of the client’s business’. The 10-strong department comprises experts in urban planning, construction, land parcelling, lot divisions, changes in land-use and joint freeholds. It also advises on concessions, expropriations, property easements, water rights, environmental matters and permitting procedures. The team furter assists with regulatory issues, M&A transactions involving real estate assets, and real-estate litigation over zoning and property leases. The track record of practice leader Juan Carlos Méndez, who ‘puts real effort into finding solutions for clients’ problems’, covers the acquisition and disposal of real estate assets, such as residential, commercial, mixed-use retail, offices, and social housing; and his expertise encompasses construction and engineering project-related developments, including deal structuring, financing and execution stages. Corporate, real estate and zoning specialist Domingo Edwards is a ‘standout partner’, whose workload includes advising construction and real estate companies, retailers, insurers, investment funds and family offices on project financings and developments. At associate level, Iván Torrealba's experience includes the acquisition and construction of real estate and retail projects, as well as transmission lines, and wind and photovoltaic parks; Almudena Pozo Pacheco advises on the development of large real estate projects, particularly multifamily and family office mandates; and Francisca Gatica is an experienced real estate and corporate law practitioner.

Fielding a ‘well-established team with extensive knowledge of the real estate business’, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's four-member team is mandated to advise on a raft of real estate projects and deals, including residential condominiums and apartment buildings. The full-service real estate practice also covers office complexes, shopping centres, hotels, and urban and rural property development. Representative experience for the group ranges from tender offers, joint ventures and purchase and promissory sale agreements, to ownership title studies, incorporation of real estate companies, and sales and post-sale services. It further assists with construction agreements, urbanism, condominium regulations, marketing agreements, and mixed-use project-related co-owner relations, as well as financing, tax structures, M&A-related real estate assets, environmental impact studies, and real estate investors’ partnership agreements. The extensive real estate practice of department head José Tagle encompasses residential projects, office buildings, hotels, shopping centres, mixed-use developments, multi-family projects, and agricultural real estate investments. Tagle’s expertise further includes real estate investment funds, urban law and corporate real estate matters. In the associate ranks, principal Cristóbal Uriarte, ‘performs exceptionally well in the real estate field’; while senior Macarena Gaitán has notable experience in high-stakes real estate transactions, in relation to residential developments, offices, energy projects, and agricultural and forestry-related investments.

The result of a May 2024 merger between Aldunate & Álvarez Abogados and Álamos & Álvarez Abogados, Álamos Álvarez y Aldunate is ‘positioned to take the lead in the Chilean legal market in the coming years’, according to one client. The six-member group acts for real estate, construction and insurance companies, as well as family offices, investment funds and developers, on multi-family, residential, office, industrial, retail, hotel, hospitality and infrastructure-related real estate projects; and its expertise encompasses preparatory agreements, development stages and financings. The department is co-led by Mario Aldunate, who focuses on real estate, construction, urban planning, infrastructure and financing; Juan Pablo Álvarez, an adviser on the development of real estate projects, finance structures, asset purchases, sales and management issues; and Felipe Álvarez, who is ’one of the best lawyers some clients have had the honour to work with’. Santiago Ochagavía, Cristóbal Larrain and Felipe Baraona are the associates to note.

Baker McKenzie Chile’s Santiago office routinely assists with the due diligence for real estate-related ownership, environmental and taxation matters. Other key areas are construction agreements and permits, along with property sales; and the practice has sector specialisms in agribusiness, medical cannabis facilities and religious organisations. Heading up the firm’s real estate practice in Santiago, of counsel Andrés Wagner acts for domestic and foreign investors on a range of property issues, including hotel and tourism sector property developments. In the associate ranks, Maria Elena Dörr is experienced in real estate, corporate, M&A and international banking transactions, while Javiera Velasco Tocornal is an environmental, sanitary and administrative law expert.

With ‘solid experience in the real estate sector’, Barros Silva Varela & Vigil advises at all stages of real estate projects. The six-strong group covers initial planning phases, as well as financing, corporate and tax structuring, construction issues, co-ownership contract negotiations and unit sales. Clients further benefit from the practice’s ability to leverage the firm’s expertise in tax, regulatory and corporate matters; it is additionally experienced in urban and environmental law regulations. An ‘excellent negotiator and leader in the real estate and construction world’, José Joaquín Silva focuses on high-end real estate mandates, along with regulatory and territorial planning, corporate law, environmental impact assessments, and negotiations with communities. In the associate team, senior Marcela Horzella is a longstanding urban regulation and territorial planning expert. Former associate Felipe Van Der Wyngard left the firm in January 2025.

With ‘extensive experience in all matters related to the real estate business’, Bofill Mir Abogados advises at every stage of real estate projects. The 19-strong team’s coverage ranges from the negotiation and execution of construction-related financing agreements, to daily operations, transactions and regulatory issues. It also advises insurance companies and banks on the development of large real estate projects; and acts for domestic and international investment funds on their real estate investments in Chile. The department, which further advises on the real estate aspects of agricultural and energy projects, is led by Ana María Yuri, who has ‘extensive real estate experience and strong management and negotiation skills’; while director Cristián Franetovic is a regulatory expert who assists with urban planning, water rights and permits.

With ‘tremendous knowledge and experience in this area’, CMS Carey & Allende's real estate department houses specialists in urban planning, zoning and infrastructure development. The four-member team’s expertise covers pipelines, power lines, easements, expropriation processes and property titles, as well as structuring, contractual frameworks, tax optimisation and financial planning. It also assists with securing permits, while its track record additionally includes real estate and infrastructure project-related administrative litigation and regulatory compliance. ‘Undoubtedly a national leader in this field’, Pabla Gaínza is a highly-rated urban planning and real estate law specialist. Gaínza’s experience includes advising investors on significant real estate projects, such as industrial distribution centres, shopping malls, hotels, places of worship and large-scale residential developments.

A ‘boutique firm that is highly specialised in the real estate sector’, Maira Vial Abogados' 11-strong group has significant experience in due diligence processes, and purchase and construction agreements, as well as contracts involving gas and sanitary companies. The practice also comprises experts in real estate M&A, real estate companies’ day-to-day corporate matters, project finance, project permits, and the sales and leasing of built units. It also has significant expertise in housing subsidy projects, and its specialisms include public-private partnerships, regulatory compliance and project structuring. ‘Always focused on results’, the workload of department head and firm founder Esteban Maira ranges from commercial property acquisitions to residential lease negotiations. In the associate team, January 2025-promoted senior Tamir Ben-Ezra handles real estate transactions, investment structuring and contractual disputes; and Macarena Reyes Palacios advises multinational corporations and individual property owners on property acquisitions, leasing, developments and zoning issues. Former associate María Fernanda Abarca departed the firm during 2024.

The August 2025 departure of Carolina Menichetti precipitated the dissolution of former leading firm MBC Abogados and the emergence of B2SG Legal – a currently 14-strong boutique focused on corporate, tax, compliance and dispute resolution matters, as well as real estate. Co-founded by former practice co-heads Ignacio Bolelli and Benjamín Salas (in conjunction with tax specialist Jazmín Gajardo and compliance expert Francisco Braun), corporate real estate remains very much a core practice of the new firm; indeed, the practices of both reach across the real estate and corporate sectors, encompassing real estate project finance, M&A, joint ventures, and investment fund structuring, in particular. The pair can also call on a strong group of experienced senior associates including María Gracia Edwards M, Sebastián Gaete, Andrés Siles and Cristián Vigneaux.

Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr advises at every phase of real estate project development, including due diligence processes, and negotiating and drafting joint venture, purchase and construction agreements. The group also undertakes project financing, the obtaining of administrative permits and real estate property sales. Highlights include advising Inmobiliaria Valle Grande on the development of a 660-hectare real estate project in Santiago, which includes over 20,000 projected houses, a large lagoon and schools (among other facilities). Co-leading the real estate and construction practice, Gonzalo Errázuriz acts for national and international clients on a raft of real estate matters; and Felipe Rencoret Portales' workload encompasses real estate mandates, as well as project finance.

ACU Abogados' ‘very strong real estate team’ advises on the acquisition of agricultural property, land for residential projects and large-scale real estate developments. The six-strong group has particular experience in the agro-industrial sector, its specialisms fusing real estate, corporate and water rights expertise. Clients additionally benefit from the department’s ability to leverage the practices of the firm’s civil, commercial, tax, public law, litigation, and construction lawyers. Founding partner and real estate team head, Arturo Costabal, has longstanding experience in advising both buyers and sellers on major real estate deals, along with handling real estate investment-related corporate and financial structuring; while director of the firm’s water law practice, Miguel Ángel Contreras specialises in real estate law and water rights regulation. Ana María Mandujano, José Tomás Fernández, Catalina Montiel and Angélica Elizalde are the associates to note.

Clyde & Co's real estate team in Santiago is experienced in real estate financings, construction agreements, conveyances, property management, joint ownership regulations, lease drafting and property regularisation. The group’s key practitioners are Arturo Pino, an adviser to local and international companies on both real estate and corporate matters, who also has notable expertise in wind power station and solar energy projects; and Hugo Prieto, a specialist in real estate, as well as corporate law, M&A, foreign investment and mining law.

The real estate development and urbanism practice at Correa Squella routinely advises on the financing and execution of large condominium projects throughout Chile; while its sector expertise extends to education, mining, religious institutions, agriculture, energy, ports and forestry infrastructure facilities. The three-member team also represents clients before the urban, registry and administrative authorities in real estate-related administrative dispute resolution. Other key areas are compliance procedures, project development and crisis management. Department head Carolina Squella is a highly-regarded real estate and port law expert, who also leads the firm’s corporate law offering. In the associate pool, Cristóbal Mackenna advises on regulatory frameworks at both municipal and sectoral government levels; and Magdalena Ramsay's recent real estate workload includes the development of large-scale forestry, energy and mining projects.

Cubillos Soza Abogados' five-member practice covers project-related urban planning issues and real estate regulations, as well as corporate structuring, financing, marketing, operation and after-sales processes. It also assists with real estate title studies, promise and sale contracts, preparing developers’ corporate registers, financing documentation, construction contracts and co-ownership regulations. Megacentro, which focuses on real estate development and rentals, is a key client, while the practice also acts for warehouse rental, integrated office, mini-office and commercial premises companies. The group is co-led by Gonzalo Cubillos Prieto, an adviser on real estate and urban development project developments and related transactions; and fellow-firm founder Otman Soza Poquet, who has extensive experience in urban planning, real estate and public law work.

The three-member real estate team in DLA Piper Chile's Santiago office has significant experience in industrial, infrastructure, commercial, housing, hotel, educational and health sector projects. The practice’s expertise covers regulatory issues, taxation, urban planning and land issues, as well as project development, financing, title reviews, land purchases, and property mergers and subdivisions. It also assists with long-term leases, lots, permits, urban regulation-related compliance, construction contracts and project marketing. Co-leading the team, founding partner Rodrigo Álvarez's track record includes advising on over 100 commercial, housing and industrial project developments in Chile; and counsel Bernardita Doren focuses predominantly on complex real estate transactions.

The real estate and construction practice at De La Maza Abogados houses lawyers, engineers, architects and auditors, who assist with managing, developing and optimising real estate assets. The practice’s experience covers housing projects, rental housing investments, real estate funds, brokerages, and commercial developments. It also has sector expertise in energy, telecoms, healthcare and education. The ‘highly-experienced real estate team’ is led by Ricardo De La Maza, a real estate asset, rental housing and infrastructure project finance specialist, who stands out for his expertise in Chile's multifamily real estate sector; fellow-firm founder Alejandro Hasbún is experienced in real estate law, as well as telecoms infrastructure and education sector mandates. At associate level, senior María Paz Montecinos has notable experience in real estate, corporate law, financing and M&A.

Dentons' Santiago office has notable experience in commercial, retail, industrial and residential development projects. The multidisciplinary team routinely assists with structuring real estate-related corporate vehicles; and advises real estate developers on financings with private debt funds, banks and investors. The six-member practice also covers the purchase, sale, merger and division of land plots; represents developers before municipal and state authorities; and assists with project unit sales. It additionally encompasses operational phases, permitting, construction issues, leasing and property management. The group’s principal figures are Carlos Urzúa, who advises real estate developers on large projects in urban areas and vacation spots; and Karlfranz Koehler, an adviser to investment funds on the acquisition of Chilean real estate assets. From the associate ranks, senior Daniel Cristi and Khaled Majluf are the names to note.

HD Legal’s four-member team acts for real estate companies, construction businesses, investment banks, family offices, private clients, and public and private investment funds on the development and execution of residential, industrial, office and commercial real estate projects. The practice’s expertise includes structuring real estate investments and incorporating development and investment vehicles, as well as financing, construction, negotiations, title searches, land purchases, contractor relations, and project execution and sales. The track record of department head Juan Ignacio Peña includes residential, commercial and office real estate projects, along with the negotiation and development of construction projects involving hydroelectric plants, hotels, shopping centres and schools. The group also includes director Alberto Vergara and senior associate María Soledad Marín.

Jara del Favero Abogados’ ‘demonstrates a solid command of the aspects of real estate law’. The six-strong team’s real estate project practice covers planning, financing, title opinions, construction, sales contracts and leases, along with land purchases, regularisation work in both rural and urban areas, and building permits and administrative procedures. The group, which also advises on real estate-related M&A, IP, project contract structuring and tax aspects, is co-led by Sven Herlin, an adviser on project-related negotiations and contracts, as well as construction agreements and building administration matters; and urban and rural project expert Julio Trucco, whose ‘diligence stands out’. At senior associate level, the department includes commercial, corporate and real estate law specialist Marina Junge.

Fielding ‘tremendous professionals who are always willing to help’, the real estate offering at Lathrop Mujica Herrera & Diez Abogados (known as Lathrop, Mujica & Herrera Abogados until May 2024) focuses on real estate transactions, project development and property management, its expertise ranging from structuring, financing and development issues, to execution and marketing matters. The group’s key figures are Pedro Pablo Mujica, who leads the firm’s real estate, urban and construction law practice; and corporate law, real estate and infrastructure specialist Fernando Lathrop. At associate level, experienced seniors Jimena Illanes and Joyce Jankelevich, along with Priscilla Flores, provide key support.

Routinely mandated for significant real estate and infrastructure projects, Morales & Besa's expertise covers a range of contract negotiations, as well as development-related regulatory, construction and urban planning matters. The full-service practice further includes bids, financings and operational issues, in relation to highways, airports, hospitals, power plants, transmission lines and water concession matters. Managing partner Macarena Laso advises on real estate, construction and infrastructure projects, alongside her corporate, M&A, investment funds and public concessions practices; and in the senior associate team, Carolina Stalder's career includes working as a lawyer at real estate company Inmobiliaria Los Olivos.

According to one client, Ossandón Abogados' ‘real estate department must be one of the most experienced and prestigious in Chile’. The eight-strong practice has longstanding experience in advising Chilean family offices and real estate companies on the financing, taxation, acquisition, development and sale of real estate projects. Firm managing partner and department head Marko Jürgensen Kroneberg is a corporate, real estate and tax law specialist; firm founder and senior partner Roberto Ossandón I advises companies and educational foundations on real estate and commercial matters; Josemaría Romero  routinely assists with real estate operations; and Roberto Grant advises on real estate-related developments and financings. Monserrat Alarcón is another key practitioner.

Prieto Abogados’ real estate practice covers housing and commercial construction projects, as well as the retail, energy, food and infrastructure sectors. In addition to advising on day-to-day issues, the group’s real estate and urbanism expertise includes the acquisition, development and construction of real estate projects, along with due diligence processes, tax planning, financing, land use and environmental law. A January 2025 recruit from Chilean engineering and construction company, Besalco, senior associate and real estate project development expert Tomás Landeta currently leads the firm’s real estate practice; while fellow associate Benjamín Vicuña I advises on title studies, land acquisitions, environmental impact assessments, construction, permits, regulatory matters, financing and sales. Providing partner-level support, Fernando Samaniego focuses on infrastructure and real estate disputes. Former director Alejandra Bañados left the firm for an in-house role in September 2024.

Established in 2022, boutique law firm Urenda León Rivas & Darraidou Abogados (ULRD Abogados) is home to an ‘agile and flexible team that provides solutions to its clients' problems’. The three-member group is mandated by real estate and construction companies, as well as investment funds, to advise on housing, office and commercial development projects, along with residential projects involving state subsidies. It further advises on clients’ relations with project development site owners, project finance, and negotiations with operators of commercial stores and shopping centres. With ‘solid industry knowledge and quick responses’, Juan Pablo Urenda focuses on real estate and construction matters, alongside his private equity, M&A, project finance and general corporate practices; while the specialisms of fellow-founding partner Juan Ignacio León Lira include construction, real estate, public works concessions and mining projects.