Magliona Abogados > Santiago, Chile > Firm Profile

Magliona Abogados
Avda Andres Bello 2687
piso 24, Las Condes
Santiago - Chile
Chile

Email firm Visit website +56 2 3210 0030

Chile > TMT Tier 1

Fusing specialisms in technology and IP with public policy and government relations, Magliona Abogados‘ TMT practice covers media, telecoms, e-commerce, technology and data centre-related matters. Clients also appreciate the group’s expertise in venture capital, fintech, cybersecurity and data protection regulations. The key practitioners are managing partner Claudio Magliona , whose broad practice includes technology, fintech, telecoms, computer crime, film distribution, and licensing and software development agreements; digital security expert Giovanni Donati ; and Nicolás Yuraszeck , who focuses on new technologies, IP and telecoms law. Associate director Carlos Araya assists with intellectual and industrial property matters, while of counsel Pedro Huichalaf is experienced in telecoms, new technologies and cybersecurity market regulations. Associate Karla Cid ‘s experience includes acting as a consultant to Microsoft Chile legal adviser, while Bárbara Reyes ‘ practice covers policy matters, compliance and government relations.

Leading individuals

Claudio Magliona – Magliona Abogados

Next Generation Partners

Nicolás Yuraszeck – Magliona Abogados

Pedro Huichalaf – Magliona Abogados

Practice head(s):

Claudio Magliona; Nicolas Yuraszeck; Carlos Araya; Pedro Huichalaf

Testimonials

‘I am satisfied with its services, which are highly specialised – it is difficult to find a team of lawyers with such capabilities.‘

‘Excellent quality team, with technical, legal and business knowledge in this area. There is no team that can be compared with this level of quality and service – personalised, 24/7 attention.‘

‘The team is characterised by quick and clear responses to our requests, adapting to our local and corporate requirements.‘

‘The plus of the staff at Magliona Abogados is that it provides quick responses to our requests and concerns.‘

‘The Magliona law firm manages my company’s telecoms regulatory needs in a very professional manner.‘

‘Partners Claudio Magliona and Nicolas Yuraszeck, and director Carlos Araya, are outstanding – an excellent service, complete knowledge of the market, TMT, quality work, and a willingness from each of them to advise with strategic and business vision.‘

‘Bárbara Reyes and Claudio Magliona are two extremely willing professionals, who are always attentive to our needs, professional, and learn about our realities and requirements.‘

Key clients

Google

Coordinador Electrico

Ascenty

Airbnb

VTEX

Inswitch

NTT

Data Luna

Directv

Vitamina

Hexagon

Netflix

Infobip

Compatel

Voz Digital

CorreosChile

Orange

Kaszek

Mercadolibre

MercadoPago

Dlocal.com

Amazon Prime

Payku.cl

Autodesk

ComparaOnline

StubHub

Dafiti

Falabella

Kavak

Work highlights

Assists Google (on an ongoing basis) with public policy issues and its government relationships.
Advising Amazon Studios on movie production agreements.
Advising Netflix on production agreements.

Chile > Data privacy Tier 2

The ‘cohesive‘ seven-strong team at IP and TMT-focused firm Magliona Abogados routinely advises on the drafting, implementation and enforcement of privacy policies concerning image rights, the right to honour and privacy, and the protection and commercial exploitation of privacy-related assets. The practice is jointly led by managing partner Claudio Magliona, whose broad expertise covers data protection work; Giovanni Donati, an expert in the implementation of digital security projects; and Nicolás Yuraszeck, who focuses on new technologies, IP and telecoms law. The second line of key advisers comprises director Carlos Araya, whose recent experience concentrates on the interaction between AI and its privacy-related limits; and associates Karla Cid (whose experience incudes acting as a legal consultant at Microsoft Chile) and Bárbara Reyes, whose practice includes policy and compliance matters.

Practice head(s):

Nicolás Yuraszeck; Giovanni Donati; Claudio Magliona

Testimonials

‘Magliona has a cohesive team of experienced attorneys who have worked together for a long time. The level of knowledge they present in these matters is deep and based on their work with technology-intensive companies.‘

‘Personalised and close attention, deep knowledge of our company’s subjects of interest, and very timely answers.‘

‘Ability to implement matters, and reach the right people and find solutions.‘

‘The law firm has expertise that other firms do not have, in addition to quality work, speedy advice, 24/7 responses, and an excellent service. Its lawyers are senior and actively participate in the legal market, collaboratively marking their presence.‘

‘Outstanding technical and legal knowledge from partners Nicolás Yuraszeck and Claudio Magliona – few lawyers have the expertise and experience that they have.‘

‘Claudio Magliona stands out for his deep knowledge of law and technology, his ability to connect people, his emphasis on business, and links with companies, academia and the world of unions.‘

‘Claudio Magliona is one of the best lawyers in Chile that I have met – not only is he technically exceptional, but he has excellent communication skills and is a very human person.‘

‘Nicolás Yuraszeck has deep knowledge of data protection and cybersecurity issues, and is very affable.‘

Key clients

Google Ventures

Airbnb

Netflix

Google Data Center

MercadoLibre

Directv

Dlocal.com

Entel

VTEX

Kavak

ComparaOnline

COPEC

Dafiti

Scharfstein

Falabella

Icon Group

Work highlights

Ongoing advice to Airbnb regarding public policy and government relationships, including data protection issues.
Assisted enterprise-oriented US media-measurement and analytics company, Comscore, with regulatory issues (among other matters).
Assisted Google Data Center with regulatory advice in relation to the construction and operation of a new data centre.

Chile > Intellectual property Tier 3

Well known for its technology expertise, Magliona Abogados' eight-member IP practice is active in patent and trade mark litigation, software licensing and IP transactional matters. Other specialisms include negotiations involving performance right organisations; IP public policy and government relations; copyright clearance for advertisement companies; and IP enforcement campaigns. The team is jointly led by name partner Claudio Magliona, who assists with copyright, trade marks and IP transactions; Nicolás Yuraszeck, an expert in software and information and communications technology-related IP matters; and director Carlos Araya, who assists with copyright issues, patent litigation and IP deals. The broad practice of associate Karla Cid also includes IP work. Former associate Ramon Rojas left the firm in late 2021.

Rising stars

Carlos Araya – Magliona Abogados

Practice head(s):

Claudio Magliona; Nicolás Yuraszeck; Carlos Araya

Testimonials

‘The team understands clients’ needs and concerns.‘

‘The lawyers of this office stand out for their extensive knowledge of the matters they work on, mainly IP and technology.‘

‘Very professional, always reachable, and with quick responses.’

‘Excellent team, with solid knowledge of IP and advice with a business vision.‘

‘Great market knowledge, IP expertise and everything related to it. There are no firms today that have the quality of senior lawyers in a team that provides personalised services of such high quality.‘

‘Partners Claudio Magliona and Nicolás Yuraszeck, along with director Carlos Araya, are excellent for their knowledge and advice, outstanding service provided 24/7, and business visions and business goals.‘

‘Nicolás Yuraszceck’s work is impeccable.‘

‘Nicolás Yuraszceck and director Carlos Araya are very good professionals who dominate their subject.‘

Key clients

Grupo ICB

SmartMining

Soquimich (SQM)

Autodesk

Comscore

Google

Falabella Group

Geoblast

Watts

Transportes Prambs

DirecTv

Hexagon

Empresas de Ferrocarriles del Estado

Mercado Libre

Arcor

Coordinador Electrico Nacional

Singular Coffee

Dafiti

Vitamina

Aintech

Correos Chile

Amazon Prime

Netflix

Teck

Silice

Polychem

COPEC

Wados

Compara Online

Los Andes Tarjeta de Prepago

Imicar

Work highlights

Assisted Grupo ICB with its trade mark portfolio and labelling strategy, including trade mark infringement litigation.
Assists SQM with designing and implementing legal strategies to protect intangible assets.
Defended Geoblast against IP infringement litigation.

Chile > Corporate and M&A Tier 4

The 10-strong corporate and M&A department at Magliona Abogados assists company clients from a broad range of industries on their day-to-day operations, including corporate and labour aspects, in addition to M&A transactions and buyout deals. M&A and consumer law expert Giovanni Donati; Juan Pablo Montiel, who focuses on civil and commercial matters; and name partner Claudio Magliona, ‘one of Chile’s best lawyers', constitute the practice group’s key figures. Labour group director Carolina Abarca, who also acts on corporate matters, is a further integral member of the practice. Also at associate level: Karla Cid focuses on corporate issues, along with new technologies, IP and telecoms law; and Karla Frez and Bárbara Reyes both advise on corporate and real estate matters.

Practice head(s):

Claudio Magliona; Juan Pablo Montiel; Carolina Abarca; Giovanni Donati

Testimonials

‘The speed and solidity of responses is a clear differentiator for this team.‘

‘Ability to implement, reach the right people and seek solutions.‘

‘A super-proactive team that is up to date and very willing to collaborate in an always professional manner.‘

‘Great availability and quality of care.‘

‘Claudio Magliona is great for his clarity and availability to clients, and with the ability to lead conversations with the client, while allowing the team to stand out.‘

‘Claudio Magliona is one of Chile’s best lawyers – not only is he technically exceptional, but he has excellent communication skills.‘

‘Juan Pablo Montiel has excellent knowledge of corporate aspects, proposing easily adaptable solutions to what the client needs.‘

Key clients

Sucden

Ascenty

Americold

Comscore

Stockton

J&J Personal Care

ComparaOnline

The Chemist Group

Hexagon

Orange

Globalization Partners

Wados

Dafiti

Dlocal.com

Aggreko

Smart Mining

Icon Group

Owens Corning

world vision

Kaszek Kaszek Ventures

Emtec

Inswitch (Uruguay)

Kavak (México)

Devico

StubHub

Work highlights

Ongoing advice to Owens Corning as regards corporate matters, corporate structures, and agreements with clients and suppliers.
Standing advisor to Johnson & Johnson on corporate and transactional matters in Chile.
Ongoing advice to Sucden regarding its corporate and transactional matters.

Magliona Abogados provides legal services of excellence both to local and multinational companies. We specialize in corporate matters, tax services, complex business litigation and finance structures, telecommunications, technology law, intellectual and industrial property and management of government relations and public policies, including, among others, corporate structuring, due diligence planning, mergers and acquisitions, financial assistance, syndicated loans, liability restructuring and leasing. We are experts in licensing and software development agreements, technological platforms, franchises, data protection, computer crimes, distribution, production and financing of film and television.

Our clients encompass a wide range of enterprises. Our goal is to build sound and enduring relationships that help our clients reach their goals.

Our team includes prominent attorneys educated in the most prestigious law schools in Chile and abroad. Some have masters in business, technology law or in other areas of expertise. Our lawyers commonly speak at seminars and conferences and are well-known academics in their areas of specialization at the best universities in the country. They are continuously publishing articles in prestigious international magazines and authoring books on special subjects. The members of our firm have fluent command of English gained during extended periods of study and practice in English-speaking countries, which allow us to represent the interest of our clients.

Our professional services include specialized corporate, corporate and tax matters, litigation, telecommunications, new technologies law, intellectual and industrial property and management of government relations and public policies, including, among other matters, corporate structuring, process planning due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, financial advice, syndicated loans and restructuring of liabilities. We are experts in licensing and contracts for software development, technological platforms, franchises, data protection, cybercrime and contracts for distribution, production and financing of productions.

Areas of practice
Banking, financing and project finance: Magliona Abogados is involved in all types of finance, collateral and security, simple and syndicated loans, derivatives transactions and project finance. The firm represents banks as well as companies on local and international markets.

Bankruptcies, compositions, restructurings and foreclosure: Magliona Abogados counsels lenders and borrowers in bankruptcy, insolvency and judicial procedures and in the foreclosure of mortgages, pledges and other liens assessed on assets located in Chile. The firm has developed significant expertise in restructuring, rescheduling and renegotiating liabilities.

Corporate law, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions: Magliona Abogados provides legal counsel in corporate and contractual matters, including joint venture, merger, acquisition and due diligence processes. The firm advises its clients on the determination of the corresponding corporate structure, including the negotiation of shareholders, agreements and preparation of the documents necessary to materialise a joint venture, merger or acquisition.

Intellectual property, telecommunications and technology: Magliona Abogados has a team of experts in the protection of cutting-edge technologies and the intellectual and industrial property of its clients. It advises important telecommunications companies, software producers and producers of other technologies, as well as internet service providers and other enterprises that require protection of their intangible assets such as databases.

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
Partner	Claudio Magliona	cmagliona@magliona.cl	+56 2 3210 0030
Partner	Giovanni Donati	gdonati@magliona.cl	+56 2 3210 0030
Partner	Juan Pablo Montiel	jpmontiel@magliona.cl	+56 2 3210 0030
Partner	Nicolas Yuraszeck	nyuraszeck@magliona.cl	+56 2 3210 0030

Name	Position	Profile
Ms Carolina Abarca	Attorney – Director	View Profile
Mr Carlos Araya	Attorney – Director	View Profile
Mr Giovanni Donati	Partner	View Profile
Mr Claudio Magliona	Partner at Magliona Abogados.	View Profile
Mr Juan Pablo Montiel	Partner	View Profile
Mr Nicolás Yuraszeck	Partner	View Profile