Partner
José Joaquín is one of the founding partners of the firm from where he advises companies in various industries, such as real estate, construction, mining and investment funds. He also leads the Real Estate practice at BSVV, where he focuses his practice on real estate, regulatory and land planning for residential, commercial and industrial projects of all types, including corporate structure, financing, bankruptcy and contentious regulatory matters.
In addition, he advises international mining clients on the development and operation of their projects in Chile, where he has extensive experience in advising on operating projects, environmental assessments and complex negotiations with communities and stakeholders.
José Joaquín is also a mediator in commercial mediation processes as an alternative dispute resolution method.
José Joaquín has been highlighted by Chambers and Partners for his Real Estate practice since 2023.
PRACTICE AREAS
Real Estate, Urban Planning and Construction Law.
Restructuring.
Mining and Natural Resources.
Commercial Mediation.
EDUCATION
Law, Universidad de los Andes, 2006.
Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of California, Berkeley, 2013.
Urban Law Diploma, Universidad de los Andes, 2020.
ADMISSIONS
Chile, 2007.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Partner, Barros Silva Varela & Vigil, 2012.
Associate, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría, 2008 - 2012.
Associate, Espina Zepeda & Acosta, 2006 - 2008.
ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
Professor at Corporate Real State Law Diploma, Universidad de Los Andes.
Chilean Bar Association.
LANGUAGES
Spanish and english.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Chambers and Partners, Real Estate – Band 3.
The Legal 500, Real Estate – Leading Partners.
Leaders League, Real Estate.
Leaders League, Restructuring & Insolvency.
PUBLICATIONS
Editor. “Tercera edición actualizada y complementada. Urbanismo y Construcción”, by Juan Eduardo Figueroa Valdés. DER Ediciones, 2022.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE