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Creativity, coupled with the unrelenting drive to solve even the most complex of legal issues, are two defining features that characterise Parque Arauco’s industry-leading legal team. These qualities come in handy, particularly considering increasing competition for Chile’s third largest shopping operator coming from both traditional and ecommerce businesses entering and growing in the regional retail sector. Despite the challenging environment, the team led by corporate legal manager Duncan Grob Urzúa has delivered ‘stellar’ legal advice according to nominators, which has had direct impact on the doubling of Parque Arauco’s gross leasable area, and hence significant increase in revenue over the last few years. Working in tandem with the finance team at Parque Arauco, Grob’s department has contributed directly to the completion of notable transactions such as Greenfield projects, M&A deals and bond issuances, all of which have been integral to expanding the company’s business. Boasting a highly notable career both in-house and private practice, Grob has largely been the mastermind behind the team’s success contributing, according to sources, with a unique ‘corporate perspective and the ability to provide legal solutions that make the difference’. Other impressive names from Parque Arauco’s that have consistently captured attention in the industry include Natasha Gil Nigoevic, Eduardo Incio and Tatiana Montealegre.