With ‘extensive knowledge of the real estate market’, boutique law firm Maira Vial Abogados (which opened its doors in 2021) acts for some of Chile’s largest real estate companies on real estate businesses’ full lifecycle. The nine-strong practice advises on due diligence processes, purchase and construction agreements, and contracts with gas and sanitary companies. It also assists with real estate M&A processes, real estate companies’ day-to-day corporate issues, project financing, permits, and sales and leases. The team is led by ’excellent lawyer’ Esteban Maira (former name partner at Frias, Lagos, Maira & Vial Abogados), who regularly directs large real estate transactions and projects. Among the firm’s associate ranks, Stefano Fagetti is a recently-promoted senior, while María Fernanda Abarca (formerly at Barros Silva Varela & Vigil) is a promising up-and-comer. Former associate Sebastián Morgan moved in-house at Altadireccion Capital in August 2022.
Testimonials
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- ‘Extensive knowledge of the real estate market. The firm is good in many ways: It is tremendously efficient without losing quality; and the lawyers know the applicable law very well, which makes them more detail oriented, and ends up being reflected in a higher quality of work.’
- ‘A very united team where the partners are very present and review everything in detail. The most valued characteristic is speed and efficiency, without neglecting quality.’
Key clients
- Isiete Grupo Inmobiliario
- AVLA
Work highlights
- Advised Isiete Grupo Inmobiliario on the acquisition of land to build real estate projects in Santiago, Temuco, Villarrica, Talca and Rancagua.
- Advised iHuella on the acquisition of land to build real estate projects in Temuco.