With ‘a very good understanding of the tax laws’, Allende Bascuñán & Cía specialises in both local and international taxation, including outbound investment tax advice. The group is also known for acting for Chile’s wealthiest families on asset protection, tax and corporate structuring, project finance, estate law, long-term wealth management planning, and domestic and offshore investment schemes. Founding partner Francisco Javier Allende is an expert in corporate business reorganisations, M&A, corporate taxation, HNW individuals’ tax planning, and tax disputes; and Mario Donoso advises corporate and family office clients on tax issues. Both international tax department head Mauricio Carloza and tax law and disputes specialist Michael Camus D were made partners in August 2022; while at associate level, Cristóbal Munita is ’a very collaborative professional’, and José Manuel Barros’ broad practice includes international taxation.

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Testimonials

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‘Commitment, agility and experience in legal and tax matters.'
'A great team that masterfully handles various legal disciplines.’
‘Outstanding qualities, availability, transparency and speed in execution.’
‘Great support for personal and corporate tax aspects, and its professionals are always extremely competent, cordial in their treatment, and willing to resolve issues quickly.’
‘A very good understanding of the tax laws and the tax authorities' requirements; they also keep themselves completely up to date on changes and immediately study their possible impact on clients' specific cases.'
'They not only have great knowledge of the legal system in Chile, but also other jurisdictions when necessary. They have a very clear billing system and are available for any requirement.’
‘Francisco Javier Allende is very easy to work with, understands clients' cases very quickly, and gives tailored advice. He is also proactive in recommending reviews or adjustments according to changes in the market and/or the legislation.’
'Mario Donoso is a robust professional, with a quick understanding of clients' business and the specific needs of clients; and associate Cristóbal Munita is a fast and very collaborative professional’.

Key clients

Talbot Hotels
Duncan Fox
Sunsweet Growers
Associated Universities
Econsult
Grupo Mok
Banco BICE
Qatar Airways
ACF Capital
Viña Barón Philippe de Rothschild
Buses Hualpén
Grupo Cabal
Fundación Las Rosas
GMTO Corporation
Grupo Monarch
Compañía Minera Carmen Bajo
Renner Sayerlack
Lagos Villa Family Office
Constructora Ignacio Hurtado
Fundación Divina Misericordia

Work highlights

Provided tax assistance to Sunsweet, which aims to regularise the company’s contingencies in Chile.
Advising Associated Universities on the tax treatment applicable to the Chilean Institute of Clean Technologies.
Advising Grupo Mok on the design and implementation of an international corporate structure, as part of the expansion of its business to Portugal, Spain, US and other countries (through the relocation of its headquarters to Madrid).