The real estate team at Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International counts retail corporations, banking sector clients and real estate investment funds among its key clients. The group, which is led by Marco Alarcon Piana, guides clients through the negotiation of acquisition contracts, due diligence exercises and real estate project financing. Jorge Danós and associate Laura Francia are well versed in public law, and often provide regulatory advice on urban planning and environmental matters. Alonso Miranda handles the financing and securitisation elements of real estate projects, while senior associate Ricardo Canepa advises on the design and enforcement of contracts, and associate Daniela Maurate focuses on permits and zoning concerns. Of counsel Enrique Johanson left the firm in May 2023.
Testimonials
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‘The Baker McKenzie team has extensive experience in the Real Estate sector and without a doubt they are the studio that knows the most about the structuring of vehicles that generate direct benefits to the development of Real Estate projects. This added to the fact that their team has diverse knowledge that together adds positively to the business we have done with them.'
‘The lawyers of the firm are top-level professionals. In our interaction with Alonso Miranda, we have always found first-class attention, extensive knowledge of the market and legislation. As well as a unique ability to find points of interest between the parties that have allowed us to carry out the businesses worked with them.'
‘They stand out for their search for effective solutions that favour the parties to continue with a business.'
‘Empathy, wisdom, availability and flexibility. I highlight Alonso Miranda and Ricardo Cánepa.'
‘What makes the real estate practice unique is the professionalism that the lawyers use to address the different assignments, their deep knowledge and experience of the law and the possibility of resorting to various areas to cover all the aspects of an assignment.'
‘I believe that what makes Laura Francia stand out is the quality and detail in the delivery of her opinions.'
‘Great industry knowledge and professional level, with excellent availability and response time, that combination really makes them become strategic business partners.'
‘Baker McKenzie stands out for its attention, information management and personalised advice and touches the dynamics of the company and the field to which we belong.'
Key clients
- Fondo de Inversión en Bienes Raíces Larrain Vial- RE Propiedades III (FIBRA LVC III)
- Inversiones Centenario
- Actual Capital
- Grupo Fierro
- Odata Perú
- Maersk Logistic & Services Perú
- Inverdes
- Agrovision Peru
- Merck
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Mall Aventura
- Geo Logic Peru
Work highlights
- Assisted FIBRA LVC III with conducting due diligence over four target properties within the Aramburu Project.
- Advised Constructores Interamericanos on the drafting and negotiation of two Purchase Option Agreements entered into with Los Portales.
- Successfully advised Agrovision Peru on the acquisition of rights to lots located in the Olmos Special Irrigation and Hydro-Energy Project, to increase the planting of crops.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marco Alarcon Piana