Investing In
Chile
20 August 2025
Lathrop Mujica Herrera & Diez Abogados' ‘team consistently exceeds client expectations’. The three-member team advises on tax planning and regulatory compliance, as well as audits before the Chilean Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A former partner at Recabarren & Asociados until May 2024, José María Diez acts for companies and family groups on corporate reorganisation-related tax matters, family tax planning, Chilean IRS audit processes, and judicial procedures before the Tax and Customs Courts; the practice of fellow founding partner and corporate team head Fernando Lathrop Aubert also includes tax work. At senior associate level, María Fernanda Heusser focuses on domestic and international taxation.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘With a client-centered approach and tailored solutions, the team consistently exceeds client expectations.’
‘Proximity, expertise and response times.’
‘Great human qualities.’
‘Composed of prominent lawyers and led by the excellent José María Diez.’
- ‘José María Diez stands out for the way his tax service is delivered.’
- ‘José María Diez - solid technical expertise and commitment to meeting clients' needs fully by providing a comprehensive and personalised service.’
Key clients
- Macrotel
- Familia Mac Clure Lyon
- Del Solar Pérez Family
- Fundación León Avayú Beresi
- Subercaseaux Pérez Family
- Vega Valdivia Family
- Awnetwant Family
- Multibank
- Haeussler Pérez Family
- Reicotex
Work highlights
Assisting The Del Solar Pérez Family with evaluating different reorganisation alternatives.
Advising The Mac-Clure Lyon Family on VAT, international taxation, and income tax law.
Advising Fundación León Avayú Beresi on tax recommendations regarding the interpretation and application of special donation laws.
Practice head
José María Diez
Other key lawyers
Nicolás Maldonado