With a track record that includes handling the tax aspects of large company sales, corporate reorganisations and financing deals, Arteaga Gorziglia & Cia Abogados’ five-member practice offers tax advice and planning, tax-side defence work and the resolution of tax controversies. The group - which is ‘well known in the market’ - is led by Andrés Ossandón, who assists with tax efficiency issues, planning and litigation, particularly in regard to the retail, real estate, energy and infrastructure sectors. At associate level, Gonzalo Guerra (an August 2022 hire from EY Chile) acts for both companies and individuals on tax matters; former senior Alejandra Ross departed the firm in March 2023.
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'Solid knowledge of the energy industry, with personalised treatment of all the issues that companies needs.'
'This law firm and its partners are well known in the market.’
‘Direct and honest treatment - when faced with various issues, they look for the best solution. Great handling of languages too, as all the lawyers are bilingual (Spanish/English).’
Key clients
- Walmart Chile
- Redeco
- AME (Andes Mining & Energy)
- HIF (Highly Innovative Fuels)
- Bidfood
- Danish Climate Investment Fund
- Sociedad Austral de Electricidad
- Obton
Work highlights
- Advised AME with the tax analysis of a cross-border reorganisation.
- Advised electricity distribution company Sociedad Austral de Electricidad on the legal and tax aspects involved in the agreement to buy Enel Chile's stake in Enel Transmisión Chile.
- Advising Redeco on the sale of three real estate projects to Fondo de Inversión GSI, which included the identification of tax consequences.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrés Ossandón