‘Well positioned to handle any issue’, tax and accounting practice Puente Sur assists with a wide range of tax-related services, such as M&A structuring, transfer pricing compliance, and VAT recovery procedures. The nine-member group also routinely represents clients’ interests before Chile’s Ministry of Finance, IRS and Treasury Service. ’Always up to date with tax regulatory changes’, department leader Ignacio Gepp is an expert in corporate taxation, audits, transfer pricing litigation, and M&A-related VAT structuring.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very efficient and responsive, and the practice is well positioned to handle any issue.’

  • ‘Excellent service and very good management skills, always seeking to satisfy the needs of the client.’

  • ‘Ignacio Gepp is always up to date with tax regulatory changes, and does an excellent job of keeping his clients informed.'

  • ‘Ignacio Gepp is very proactive in assembling the right team for each client.’

  • ‘Ignacio Gepp is extremely knowledgeable, has excellent links to the relevant authorities, and is able to combine legal positions with the practical implications of complex problems.'

  • ‘Ignacio Gepp responds promptly and concisely, and is pro-active.’

Key clients

  • Eurus Group
  • Stanford University
  • EdgeConnex
  • Ebanx
  • GLL Macquaire
  • Nala Renewables
  • Campbell Global
  • Renewable Group
  • Airbnb
  • Brown-Forman

Work highlights

  • Acted for EdgeConnex before the Chilean IRS, in relation to voluntary audit processes, which led to a VAT refund for its CAPEX investments.
  • Assisted Eurus Group with the set-up of its investment structure in Chile (transfer pricing, VAT and tax-related negotiations).
  • Advised Renewable Group on the tax compliance aspects associated with the expansion of its investment portfolio.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ignacio Gepp