CMS Carey & Allende
Client SatisfactionCMS Carey & Allende‘s real estate practice is particularly focused on urban and infrastructure developments, as well as regulatory work. The team’s expertise covers zoning issues, pipeline developments and power lines, along with expropriation procedures and the regularisation of industrial plants’ property titles. Clients further turn to the group for administrative litigation, regulatory compliance, and to obtain permits and licences. The firm’s real estate, construction and public and regulatory law practices are led by Pabla Gaínza, an adviser on urban planning, zoning, easements, expropriation processes and the regularisation of real estate assets. Senior associate Karin Muñoz departed the firm in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The relationships with clients are very close and the collaboration is expeditious - they are always there when clients need them.’
‘Great personal skills - one of the best real estate teams in the country.’
‘Pabla Gainza is an exceptional lawyer.’
‘Pabla Gainza has the ability to apply theory in a simple way so as to solve specific problems that arise.’
‘Pabla Gainza accompanies the client until all challenges are completely resolved.’
'Pabla Gainza - a lawyer with a business perspective who understands the industry very well in every sense.’
‘A very competent team, led by Pabla Gaínza.’
‘Pabla Gainza is a real estate expert, who applies her criteria very well to achieve the best results for all parties.’
Key clients
- Banco Santander Chile
- Antofagasta Railway Company
- AKI KB Minibodegas
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Proyectos de Padel Chile
- Marbella Chile
- Agricola Vertical
- Hacienda Inmobiliaria
- Kineret Inversiones
- Bioplastic
Work highlights
- Advised Navegante Américo Vespucio on construction-related contracts.
- Advised Proyectos de Padel Chile on the drafting of contracts, and submissions to the Municipal Department of Public Works and the Regional Office of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, in relation to the development of five padel court facilities.
- Advised Hacienda Inmobiliara on the resale of 350 plots.
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Pabla Gainza