José Miguel Gazitua
Cuatrecasas3
Tax
Cuatrecasas' Santiago office acts for national and international companies on cross-border transactions, structuring and tax optimisation matters. The ‘very solid’ five-strong tax practice is notably experienced in binding rulings, audit procedures and VAT issues, in addition to advising individuals and family offices on private wealth. It is also particularly focused on mining, natural resource and energy clients, as well as investment funds, financial institutions and start-ups. The group is led by former KPMG in Chile (KPMG) tax and legal group head, Rodrigo Stein, a highly-rated corporate and international taxation specialist. Providing key support, senior associate and former KPMG director José Miguel Gazitua advises on corporate taxation and tax planning.
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Testimonials
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‘Very solid team and always available.’
‘Very good level of advice.’
‘Lawyers who are highly trained in Chilean legislation and with extensive global knowledge.’
'Good knowledge of complex and cross-border business structures.'
'Rodrigo Stein - great ability to understand complex problems and options.'
Key clients
- Edgeconnex
- Teck Resources
- Glencore
- Falabella
- CAP
- Quiñenco
- Enex
- Banco Itau
- Empresas CMPC
- Actis
- Anglo American
- Mainstream Renewable Power
- Ignis Energy Holdings
- Yinson Renewable Chile
- LATAM Airlines
- Astara
- Accel-KKR
- Galenicum
- Alupar Investimento
Work highlights
- Advised CMPC on the placement of international green and sustainability-linked bonds.
- Provided tax advice to Actis in relation to the cross-border acquisition of 11 data centres.
- Advised Banco Itau Chile, as guarantee agent, on the sale of shares in Helio Atacama Tres, which included complex tax issues.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Rodrigo Stein
CuatrecasasPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rodrigo Stein