Nicolás Valdés
Law graduate. Former Academic Coordinator in Judicial Training, with experience in corporate, civil and procedural law.
Corporate law firm · Las Condes, Santiago
International tax and cross-border M&A.
We advise foreign companies in Chile and Chilean groups operating abroad. OECD structures, holding planning, transfer pricing and FATCA / CRS. Initial response within 24 hours. Confidential.
Response within one business day · attorney-client privilege
Working frameworks
International Standards
Aligned with the world's most demanding regulatory frameworks to guarantee legal certainty for our institutional clients.
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OECD Compliance
Comprehensive advisory under the guidelines of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, ensuring corporate structures withstand the most rigorous international scrutiny.
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BEPS Framework
Preventive and adaptation strategies in response to the action plans against base erosion and profit shifting.
Coordination
Coordination with local counsel
Based in Santiago. For cross-border matters we coordinate directly with legal and tax counsel in Madrid, New York and other OECD jurisdictions, so the Chilean and international treatment stay consistent at every step.
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Team
Who advises
Practice led by partners with complementary experience in corporate, tax and procedural law.
Fernando Torres
Tax attorney with an LL.M. in tax law from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Focused on domestic and international corporate taxation.
José Ignacio
Attorney with experience in corporate law and civil litigation.
Recent experience
Representative matters
A sample of matters the firm has advised on, written in general terms to preserve confidentiality.
Holding structure for a Latin American manufacturing group
Design and implementation of a holding structure in an OECD jurisdiction for a group with operations in Chile, Spain and the United States. Application of the relevant Double Tax Treaty and transfer pricing planning under Master File standards.
Inbound investment by a foreign fund in a Chilean tech company
Advisory to a foreign capital fund on the equity acquisition in a Chilean SaaS company. Legal due diligence, drafting of shareholders agreement and bilingual corporate governance terms.
Judicial restructuring of an industrial company
Defense and representation in a corporate restructuring proceeding under Chilean Law 20.720. Negotiation of agreement with the creditor mass and restructuring of financial debt.
Country Context
Chile: a solid environment to invest and operate
Institutional stability, a clear regulatory framework and digitised public processes position Chile as one of the most reliable destinations in Latin America for business and investment.
Safe and regulated processes
We work in coordination with public and private bodies, ensuring every operation is executed in line with current regulations and the institutional standards of the country.
Tax compliance and audit support
Our advisory factors in ongoing compliance with tax obligations, including technical support during audits and inquiries from the Chilean Internal Revenue Service.
Digital documentation and management
We operate through secure digital channels, optimising time, traceability and efficiency in the documentary and administrative management of every matter.
Frequently asked
Common questions
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Do you advise foreign companies without prior presence in Chile?
Yes. A significant part of our practice consists precisely of advising foreign investors and groups on their entry to the Chilean market: incorporation, tax structuring, sector-specific regulation and compliance.
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Do you work in English?
Yes. The firm's practice is bilingual Spanish / English across all areas. Documentation, advisory and representation can be delivered in either language.
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How are your fees structured?
Fees are agreed on a case-by-case basis: fixed fees for defined matters, capped hourly fees for open-ended matters, or mixed arrangements. We do not work on contingency in our corporate practice.
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Can you coordinate with advisors in other jurisdictions?
Yes. We coordinate with advisors in the United States, Spain and other OECD jurisdictions on cross-border matters, ensuring consistency between Chilean and international treatment.
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Do you handle tax litigation?
Yes. We represent clients before the Chilean IRS in administrative proceedings, before the Tax and Customs Tribunals in tax claims, and in subsequent appeals before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court when applicable.
Contact
Initial inquiry
For specialised advisory, please write to us. We will respond within the next business day.