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Allende Bascuñán & Cía > The Legal 500 Rankings

Chile > Tax Tier 2

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.

Chile > Public law Tier 3

The five-lawyer practice at Allende Bascuñán & Cía is highly experienced in public contracts, procurement issues, regulatory work, and litigation. The ‘committed‘ group is routinely sought out by both international and domestic clients on major administrative and regulatory matters concerning the mining, agriculture and food production sectors. It is also experienced in public law issues concerning social security administration, public utilities, and energy. Heading the department, Felipe Bascuñán Montaner‘s regulatory expertise encompasses public law, energy, natural resources and electricity law; while at associate level, senior Diego Miranda is a recent lawyer hire from Chile’s Environmental Assessment Service.

Energy and natural resources > Electricity and hydrocarbons Tier 4

Allende Bascuñán & Cía‘s four-lawyer group is particularly active in relation to large mining, industrial and agricultural companies that have sizeable electricity requirements. The team’s experience covers tenders, negotiations, and disputes involving power purchase agreements, along with energy transmission contracts and legal reports on energy regulations. The ‘highly knowledgeable‘ department also advises on photovoltaic projects. The natural resources, energy and environment practices are led by name partner Felipe Bascuñán Montaner, who has ‘in-depth knowledge of Chile’s electricity regulations‘. Key support comes from former Environmental Assessment Service lawyer Diego Miranda who joined the team in early 2022. Former director Pablo Tejada left to co-found TM Abogados in July the same year.

Chile > Labour and employment Tier 4

Headed by labour law and dispute resolution specialist, Andrés Garrido, Allende Bascuñán & Cía’s longstanding labour and employment practice acts for employers from a range of sectors, including mining, agriculture, aviation and construction, on employment, social security and occupational health issues. The team has notable experience in employment terms and conditions, routinely working alongside clients to avoid dismissal claims or manage contract termination processes. It also assists with collective bargaining involving large company unions, deceit complaints during negotiations, unfair labour practices, and strikes and lockouts.

Chile > Corporate and M&A Tier 5

Allende Bascuñán & Cía's ‘fast and efficient' department is experienced in business reorganisations, M&A, international investments, joint ventures, and venture capital. The nine-strong group also advises on general corporate law, contract reviews, shareholder agreements, and corporate governance; it is particularly noted for its assistance to aviation industry clients with their day-to-day corporate and regulatory requirements. The corporate law department is co-led by founding partner Felipe Allende, who is a well-known cross-border aviation-sector expert; and José Luis Ibáñez, an experienced adviser on corporate contracts, incorporations and restructurings.

Chile > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 5

Achieving ‘favourable results through the articulation of strong arguments', Allende Bascuñán & Cía's five-strong disputes practice is experienced in contentious matters involving civil and commercial law issues, aviation and administrative law. The team also acts in litigation concerning mining, agriculture and the financial markets; and its track record incorporates appearances in civil and administrative proceedings throughout Chile, as well as appeal and Supreme Court work. The team is led by disputes specialist José Alberto Allende, who is a ‘great strategist', while at senior associate level, Sergio Avilés is ‘a fantastic asset'.