Barros Silva Varela & Vigil fields a five-strong group that advises on the entire lifecycle of real estate projects. Its expertise ranges from project planning to financings, co-ownership contract negotiations, unit sales, and corporate and tax structuring. The team also assists with the legal monitoring of potential construction liabilities; and has notable specialisms in housing, real estate projects for rental purposes and matters involving government housing subsidies. ‘Excellent’ real estate department head José Joaquín Silva is experienced in complex real estate work, as well as territorial planning, corporate advice, environmental impact assessments, and negotiations involving communities. Senior associates Marcela Horzella and Soledad Marín also both maintain active real estate practices.
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Testimonials
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- 'Quick responses, availability for the client, and interested in providing a complete diagnosis of the problem and solution options. In addition, the lawyers are very concerned with monitoring and following up with clients.'
- 'Knowledgeable and specialised in the topics it covers, and coordinated teamwork between the different areas of expertise.'
- 'José Joaquín Silva is excellent.'
Key clients
- Legría
- Fondo de Inversión Renta Residencial – Fondo Renta Capital
- Froilán Roa Real Estate
- Ingevec Inmobiliaria
- Ingevec Constructora
- Inmobiliaria Inspira Chile Rural
- Inmobiliaria Ecasa
- Constructora Cumbre
- Inmobiliaria Ilumina
- Inmobiliaria Monferrato
- Inmobiliaria PatagonLand
- Papa John's
- Grupo Avenida Realty - Avenida
Work highlights
- Advising Legría on the creation of the legal structure for the purchase of a portion of property.
- Advised Fondo de Inversión Renta Residencial on the constitution of a large private investment fund for rental purposes.
- Acting for Froilan Roa BSVV, a joint venture between LarraínVial and Ingevec, on the development of a mixed housing and commercial project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José Joaquín Silva