About

Provided by Fontaine & Cía. Abogados

Fontaine & Cía. is known for its expertise in this area, with more than 35 years of experience the Firm provides comprehensive legal advice to different actors in the housing market and advising major companies of the sector in the development of large plots of land, buildings, shopping malls, housing projects, warehouse projects and rural real estate development.


Specialisations:

- Preparation of the plot of land: permits, defense and complaints before the authorities and community management.  

- During the Project: Processing of the building permits, drafting of the construction contracts, designing the financing.

- Advice on regulatory matters

- Counsel in the sale of the projects.

- Creation of more adequate tax structures.

- Counsel in matters derived from co-property.

- Counsel in matters of crisis.

Industry: Real estate companies and construction companies in the development of housing projects and office, commercial and industrial centers, from initial planning stage to the final stage of retail or lease to third parties, Consortia construction companies that undertake large-scale real estate development and public infrastructure and Institutional investors: Among its main clients is the most important Life Insurance Companies operating in the country, as well as some of the Real Estate Investment Trusts most active market, which has allowed him to advise the most large investment real estate business and participate in legal structuring of financing such projects.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Chile

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Fontaine & Cía Abogados boasts a market-leading team that provides expert advice on real estate transactions and financing mandates in the Chilean market. The noteworthy team acts on mortgage, loan and leasing matters, as well as property and land plot acquisitions, and has further expertise on real estate purchase contracts. Fontaine & Cía remains particularly active advising clients from the insurance industry, along with investment funds and construction companies.

Work Highlights

  • Fontaine & Cía Abogados advised Compañía de Seguros Confuturo on its acquisition of three warehouse centres in Pudahuel and San Bernardo, Chile.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Montserrat Valverde
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Montserrat Valverde
Head of Real Estate
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Band 1
Renowned partner Montserrat Valverde is widely regarded as a top player in the real estate arena in Chile. She is regularly sought out by clients across the insurance sector for her advice on real estate development and financing.

Montserrat is highly committed to providing accurate and timely answers. We have the best opinion of her work.

Montserrat Valverde is a powerhouse in real estate matters and a respected figure in the industry.

Diego Marín
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Diego Marín
Head of Real Estate
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Band 3
Department co-head Diego Marín frequently advises clients on property and land plot acquisitions, as well as real estate financing issues in Chile.

Diego is a lawyer with an impeccable track record who advises his clients from knowledge and experience, and is known for proposing solutions that facilitate the successful completion of transactions.

Juan Eduardo Troncoso Cruz
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Juan Eduardo Troncoso Cruz
Head of Real Estate
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Band 4
Partner and co-head of department Juan Eduardo Troncoso Cruz frequently acts for clients on a wide range of real estate financial issues in Chile, including mortgage, loan and leasing operations.

Juan Eduardo Troncoso Cruz has great business acumen, which is rare to find. He often goes beyond theory and helps simplify negotiations.

María José Álvarez
María José Álvarez
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch María José Álvarez is recognised for her experience supporting clients across a range of real estate project development mandates in Chile.

María José Álvarez stands out for her experience and knowledge when it comes to real estate matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Fontaine & Cía. Abogados

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Chile

Real Estate

Montserrat Valverde
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Montserrat Valverde
Head of Real Estate
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Band 1
Diego Marín
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Diego Marín
Head of Real Estate
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Band 3
Juan Eduardo Troncoso Cruz
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Juan Eduardo Troncoso Cruz
Head of Real Estate
4
Band 4
María José Álvarez
María José Álvarez
Associates to watch

Members

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Alejandro Vicari

Antonia Parada

Denise Giroux

Diego Marín

Diego Marín

Head of Department

Ignacio Holmberg

José Fontaine

Juan Eduardo Troncoso Cruz

Juan Eduardo Troncoso Cruz

Head of Department

Lucas Echeverría

Martín Valenzuela

Montserrat Valverde

Montserrat Valverde

Head of Department

Paulina Ramos

Ramón Reyes

Clients

Provided by Fontaine & Cía. Abogados

4 Life Seguros de Vida

Almahue S.A.

Asesorías Civilia

BTG Pactual Compañía de Seguros de Vida

Bice Vida Compañía de Seguros

Ciudad Empresarial

Compañía de Seguros Confuturo

Conpax

Constructora 3L

Cámara Chilena de la Construcción

Cámara Nacional de Comercio

Echeverría e Izquierdo Inmobiliaria y Construcciones

Fondo de Inversión LarrianVial Desarrollo Inmobiliario

Grupo HMAN

Grupo Trade Center

Hispano Chilena Inversiones

Indumotora

Inmobiliaria Bricsa

Inmobiliaria Indumotora

Inmobiliaria Manquehue

Inversiones La Construcción

Inversiones Marchigue

La Chilena Consolidada Compañía de Seguros de Vida

La Cruz Inmobiliaria y Constructora S.A.

Metlife Compañía de Seguros de Vida

Nieves Andina

Parque Arauco S.A.

Penta Compañía de Seguros de Vida

Piedra Roja Desarrollos Inmobiliarios

Principal Compañía Seguros Chile

Territoria

Industries

Provided by Fontaine & Cía. Abogados

Comercial and professional services

Construction companies

Insurance companies

Investment Funds

Private clients and individuals

Real Estate companies

Real Estate financing companies

Retail