Department profile
Fontaine & Cía. Abogados

Real Estate

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Fontaine & Cía. Abogados

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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.

Clients (31)

  • Inversiones La Construcción
  • Echeverría e Izquierdo Inmobiliaria y Construcciones
  • Ciudad Empresarial
  • Inversiones Marchigue
  • Metlife Compañía de Seguros de Vida
  • La Chilena Consolidada Compañía de Seguros de Vida
  • Compañía de Seguros Confuturo
  • Penta Compañía de Seguros de Vida
  • BTG Pactual Compañía de Seguros de Vida
  • Parque Arauco S.A.
  • Grupo HMAN
  • La Cruz Inmobiliaria y Constructora S.A.
  • Piedra Roja Desarrollos Inmobiliarios
  • Hispano Chilena Inversiones
  • Almahue S.A.
  • Constructora 3L
  • Conpax
  • Inmobiliaria Manquehue
  • Fondo de Inversión LarrianVial Desarrollo Inmobiliario
  • Bice Vida Compañía de Seguros
  • Cámara Nacional de Comercio
  • Cámara Chilena de la Construcción
  • Principal Compañía Seguros Chile
  • Inmobiliaria Bricsa
  • Inmobiliaria Indumotora
  • Grupo Trade Center
  • Asesorías Civilia
  • Nieves Andina
  • Indumotora
  • 4 Life Seguros de Vida
  • Territoria

Industries (8)

  • Construction companies
  • Real Estate companies
  • Real Estate financing companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Investment Funds
  • Retail
  • Comercial and professional services
  • Private clients and individuals

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Chile

Band 1

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

Provided by Chambers

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

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • We value the closeness and professionalism of Fontaine's team, their constant availability to understand the problems and seek immediate solutions, as well as their understanding of our priorities.

    Real Estate respondentLatin America
  • Fontaine & Cía Abogados' team stands out for their close client relationships, the professionalism of their lawyers, and the confidence inspired by the legal criteria they apply.

    Real Estate respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Montserrat Valverde
    Band 1Montserrat Valverde

    Montserrat Valverde

    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.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
    • Montserrat Valverde is a powerhouse in real estate matters and a respected figure in the industry.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Diego Marín
    Band 3Diego Marín

    Diego Marín

    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.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Juan Eduardo Troncoso Cruz
    Band 4Juan Eduardo Troncoso Cruz

    Juan Eduardo Troncoso Cruz

    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.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchMaría José Álvarez
    Associates to watchMaría José Álvarez

    María José Álvarez

    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.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America

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