Prieto Abogados’ ‘solid team has clients’ complete trust’. The firm’s three-member real estate department advises on the acquisition, development and construction of real estate projects. Its expertise covers due diligence processes, tax planning, financing and land use, as well as the environmental, construction and urban planning aspects associate with real estate activity. Fernando Samaniego assists with the arbitration and litigation of infrastructure and real estate disputes; while the real estate practice of director and ’top-drawer’ practitioner Alejandra Bañados focuses on the retail, energy, construction and housing sectors. At associate level, Benjamín Vicuña I is ‘a very detailed and efficient lawyer’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Knows the regulations very well.’

  • ‘They work as a team, are up to date, and give clients the security that they have understood their issues from all angles.’

  • ‘The team is very capable, attentive to detail and available.’

  • ‘Precise and detailed work that stands out.’

  • ‘Prieto Abogados stands out from other firms. The solid team has clients’ complete trust. Constantly up to date.’

  • ‘Alejandra Bañados follows up on clients' issues very well, and manages to lead a studious team that is focused on accurate work and attentive to details.’ 

  • ‘Alejandra Bañados is a top-drawer lawyer. She has a profile that means working with her is very pleasant - she has all the necessary knowledge, understands the market, and knows how to convey the needs of clients. Clients fully trust her work.’

  • ‘Benjamín Vicuña I is a very detailed and efficient lawyer, who fulfils the requests made in a timely manner,.’

Key clients

  • Moneda Renta CLP Fondo de Inversión
  • Equinox Los Andes
  • Concha y Toro
  • Engie Energía Chile
  • Sociedad Agrícola Huechuraba
  • Agrícola Nueva Huechuraba
  • Automotora Gildemeister
  • Delivery Hero Stores Chile
  • Mall Plaza
  • SBA Communication
  • Delivery Hero Stores Chile

Work highlights

  • Assisted Moneda (Administradora General de Fondos) with negotiations with Inmobiliaria Walker Martinez for the provision of a loan.
  • Assisting Equinox Los Andes, which serves as the representative of Nike in Chile, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador, in relation to a shopping centre-related lease agreement.
  • Advised Viña Concha y Toro on the negotiation of a construction contract for a twenty-floor housing building in La Cisterna, Santago.

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.

Alejandra Bañados