Prieto Abogados' ‘efficient, solid and experienced’ tax department is notably experienced in tax-related cases before Chile’s Courts of Justice and specialised Tax Courts. The six-member group also assists with administrative claims brought before Chile’s IRS; direct, indirect and municipal taxes international taxation; and applying double taxation conventions. The practice is co-led by ’incredibly sophisticated lawyer’ Mario Gorziglia, whose workload encompasses the tax aspects of corporate reorganisations; and Leonidas Prieto, an expert in business structure planning and tax-related dispute resolution. The department further showcases director and ‘great professional’ Luz María Calvo; and key tax associate Beatriz Bustos. Former associate Magdalena Steinmetz left the firm in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A team that is efficient, solid and experienced.’
‘Excellent team. Good mix of senior and junior partners, as well as associates. Very good teamwork between them.’
‘In-depth knowledge of the law and experience in complex transactions.’
‘Prieto's team is an excellent choice for any transnational company considering complex commercial transactions.’
‘Mario Gorziglia and Luz María Calvo are excellent lawyers - detail-oriented, with great business sense and solid legal knowledge. Excellent tax lawyers.’
- ‘Mario Gorziglia is the key figure, but there is a team behind him of truly prepared and competent lawyers - magnificent choice.’
‘Mario Gorziglia is an incredibly sophisticated lawyer, with the ability to take on any kind of deal.’
‘Luz María Calvo is always attentive to clients - a great professional.’
Key clients
- British United Provident Association Limited (Bupa Chile)
- Energy X
- Veolia
- Vivo Corp
- Isapre Consalud
- Red Megacentro
- Los Andes Copper
- Pampa Camarones
- Viña Santa Carolina
- Fundación Fibra
Work highlights
Advising BUPA on the tax aspects of mergers and corporate restructuring.
Advised Energy X on the tax side to the purchase of lithium exploration concessions.
Acted for Isapre Consalud in administrative claims before the IRS and judicial claims before the Tax Courts, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
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Practice head
Mario Gorziglia; Leonidas Prieto