‘Very meticulous in its approach to real estate work’, market stalwart Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría acts for both international real estate investment funds and domestic real estate developers on major developments and transactions; and the team has enviable sector experience in residential condominiums, shopping centres, hotels, and apartment and office buildings, as well as urban and rural property-related developments. Practice head José Tagle is an expert in real estate investment funds, urban matters and corporate real estate law, whose caseload typically takes in residential projects, office buildings, hotels, shopping malls, mixed-use developments, multi-family projects, and agricultural real estate investments. Recently-promoted principal associate Cristóbal Uriarte acts, in turn, for agricultural and forestry clients, in addition to advising on real estate projects and related M&A deals. Former principal associate María Eugenia Badilla Lepe left the firm for IVM Abogados in March 2022.

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Testimonials

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'They are very quick in their responses.'
'Very meticulous in its approach to real estate work.’
‘Knows the market very well and looks for flexible solutions in order to reach agreements.'
'Speed in responding to the needs of our company. With practical as well as accurate and efficient solutions.'
'Our lawyer is partner José Tagle and in the real estate field he is the most outstanding figure on the national scene today due to his negotiating skills, knowledge of real estate agents and his ease of accessing them.'
'The strong point of the real estate team is the trust they create with clients.'
'José Tagle has a very deep knowledge of the real estate sector. He is very commercial and a good negotiator. He gives excellent advice and explanatory assistance on his clients' legal issues.'
'The work of Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is first class. They are fast and reliable. They are excellent when it comes to building bridges between the commercial and legal aspects. The main interlocutors have a very commercial mindset -which in my opinion is very important in real estate transactions- and they are particularly good negotiators. Even the most complex issues are presented in a transparent and understandable way; they always find good solutions to problems and solve them in the interest of their client. Comprehensive and competent care is guaranteed.'

Key clients

Deka Immobilien
DWS | RREEF Management
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Jamestown
Credicorp Capital
Desarrollos Inmobiliarios
Inmobiliaria Duero
Penta Las Americas
Inmobiliaria Algeciras
Vivo Corp
Corp Group
Hotel Corporation Of Chile
Hancock Timber Resource Group
Folium Capital
FIA
Inmobiliaria Da Vinci
Grupo Urbana
Inmobiliaria Manquehue
CBRE Chile
Territoria
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Inversiones Thor
Orica Chile Distribución
Anglo American Sur
RWE Renewables Americas

Work highlights

Advised Deka Inmobiliaria Chile One on its negotiations with tenants, in relation to units in the Titanium La Portada building.
Advised DWS on its negotiations with tenants, in relation to a major mixed-use building.
Advised The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority on the acquisition of an 80% stake in Territoria Apoquindo.

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