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.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent lawyers.’

  • ‘A team that understands business and clients’ objectives very well.’

  • ‘Focuses on obtaining the best results in line with the client's strategy.’

  • ‘Their relationship with the client is unbeatable.’

  • ‘Something that stands out is their commitment to the transaction.’

  • ‘A team that takes the transaction as its own and clients never need to chase.’

  • ‘Andrés Wagner is very committed to delivering excellent work.’ 

Key clients

  • Mattel
  • Credicorp
  • Avenida
  • GrowforChile
  • Rentas Inmobiliarias Security - Fénix REIT
  • Cencosud
  • Stanley Black and Decker
  • Bimbo
  • Bain Consulting
  • Mattel

Work highlights

  • Assisted retail operator H&M with its local real estate contracts.
  • Assisted Cencosud with reviewing the titles of a set of properties worth over $120m.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrés Wagner