Arteaga Gorziglia & Cia Abogados fields specialists in tax advice, designing tax strategies, tax planning, defence-side taxpayer matters, and the resolution of tax controversies. Recent mandates include internal group reorganisations and the tax aspects of domestic and international M&A transactions; the team is also increasing sought out by family offices to structure their overseas investments. Group head Andrés Ossandón assists both companies and individuals with tax planning and litigation, particularly in the retail, real estate, energy and infrastructure sectors. Ossandón is also experienced in M&A taxation, cross-border matters, and the application of tax treaties so as to avoid double taxation. At associate level, Gonzalo Ferraz De Andrade has ‘significant experience in complex tax and cross-border cases’.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This team is distinctive in its tightly-knit structure, in terms of both collaboration between members, as well as skills and knowledge synergies, which promotes seamless interaction with clients, while not being limited to a single point of contact.’
- ‘The team dynamics are flexible enough to ensure prompt access to deeper levels of specialisation and greater knowledge about specific topics, should the need to drill down arise.’
- ‘The team has close relationships with its clients and an understanding of their needs that puts them on a level equal (or superior) to the best law firms in Chile.’
- ‘Andrés Ossandón is highlighted for his expertise and willingness to assist clients.'
- ‘Andrés Ossandón applies valuable managerial talent when fielding his team members according to their diverse skills and areas of expertise, so as to effectively match client requirements.’
- ‘Gonzalo Ferraz De Andrade has significant experience in complex tax and cross-border cases.’
Key clients
- Walmart
- Redeco
- Andes Mining and Energy
- Highly Innovative Fuels
- Sumitomo Chemical Chile
- Terraform
- Generadora Metropolitana
- Bidfood
- Saesa
- The Investment Fund for Developing Countries
- Obton
- Puratos
Work highlights
Advised Sumitomo Chemical and Valent BioSciences on a tax reorganisation process.
Practice head
Andrés Ossandón