Predominantly acting for real estate and construction clients, recent mandates for Fontaine & Cía's tax team include structuring investments into Canada, the US and Europe; and advising family offices on tax issues. The practice is also active in defence-side tax work, including in relation to property tax issues and income derived from the construction of public works. Founding partner and group head Hernán Fontaine is an expert in the planning and implementation of tax structures; while associate Javier Cortés specialises in foreign investment and HNW planning.

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Key clients

  • Sociedad Concesionaria Tunel El Melon
  • Ciudad Empresarial - Hispano Chilena
  • Compañía de Seguros De Vida Chilena Consolidada
  • Las Condes Foundation
  • Almahue
  • Brotec
  • Piedra Roja
  • Confuturo
  • Conpax
  • Hotelera Alma Sattva
  • Reich
  • Mutual de seguridad de la Cámara Chilena de La Construcción
  • Consorcio Pacífico
  • Bricsa
  • Bupa
  • Cámara Chilena De La Construcción
  • Ralei Investment Group
  • Penta Vida

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hernán Fontaine