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.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Highly qualified team with in-depth knowledge of the real estate industry.’

  • ‘Great level of dedication with which they serve clients.’

Key clients

  • Asset Chile
  • Exportadora Rancagua
  • Inmobiliaria Santiago
  • Ameris Desarrollo Inmobiliario
  • Inmobiliaria JY
  • Trendy
  • Nala
  • Inmobiliaria Matiz Cavancha
  • Nahmias Inversiones
  • Reserva Tehualda
  • Grupo Loga

Work highlights

  • Advising SMU on the acquisition of 10 properties.
  • Advising SMU on the regulatory side to the acquisition of land for a retail project.
  • Advised the buyer, ASSET Chile Fondo Renta Residencial, on the acquisition of a building from Conquista Group.

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Practice head

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José Miguel Rioseco