Tax
Fischer y Cía houses ‘a strong legal tax team with deep knowledge and expertise in Chilean tax’. The 22-strong practice is sought out by both local and international clients to advise on a wide range of tax-advisory matters. Its expertise ranges from general corporate matters, M&A transactions and financings, to transfer pricing, estate planning and tax structuring. The team is also increasingly active in corporate tax, tax litigation and tax work involving Chile’s wealthiest families. The department is led by name partner Alex Fischer, an expert in personal and corporate tax planning, tax litigation, M&A and investment structuring, and whose ’reputation for excellence positions him as an outstanding practitioner’. The practice further showcases highly-regarded tax litigator Carolina Collantes, who is ‘a very clear adviser with excellent technical ability’, whose mandates also encompass corporate restructuring and M&A-related tax issues; Juan Cristóbal Ortega, whose experience includes structuring major transactions; and Isabel Espinoza, who routinely advises on international taxation issues. In the firm’s associate team, experienced tax disputes litigator Patricio Casas was raised to practice director in July 2024; and senior Juan Cristóbal Valenzuela focuses on advisory regarding indirect taxes and tax planning. At the more junior level, associates Francisco Vial and Macarena Reyne round out the group, Gert Greve having moved in house at Anglo American in May 2024.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘A strong legal tax team with deep knowledge and expertise in Chilean tax.’
- ‘Deep relationships within the market, and the team's depth of knowledge allows them to develop innovative solutions for issues or potential issues. The team is very proactive.’
‘Distinguished by its exceptional qualifications, reliability and leadership in the field of tax law.’
‘With both a technical and practical approach, they offer a service of excellence that sets the standard in the country.’
‘Their ability to adapt solutions to the commercial specificities of industry positions them as an undisputed reference firm for tax.’
‘Alex Fischer's reputation for excellence positions him as an outstanding practitioner, with his opinion being highly valued for the most significant operations in the country.’
‘Isabel Espinoza and Alex Fischer provide exceptional service in relation to clients’ business needs. They are highly responsive and exceptionally strong professionals - trusted partners for business in Chile.’
‘Carolina Collantes - a very clear adviser with excellent technical ability.’
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alex Fischer