Fischer y Cía ‘stands out for its team of professionals with solid technical and academic training’. The 21-member team advises domestic and international business groups, private clients, families and corporations across a wide range of tax issues. The department’s representative expertise ranges from the tax aspects of general corporate matters, major M&A transactions and financing structures, to transfer pricing, private wealth, tax compliance, and estate planning and structuring. The firm also maintains a robust tax disputes and litigation practice. With ’deep knowledge of the country’s tax regulations’, renowned name partner Alex Fischer routinely assists with personal and corporate tax planning, tax litigation, M&A and foreign investment structuring; Carolina Collantes advises on the tax issues surrounding M&A deals and corporate restructuring, in addition to high-stakes tax litigation; Juan Cristóbal Ortega‘s practice includes transaction structuring and ongoing tax advice; Isabel Espinoza is highly rated for international tax matters, and particularly focused on general corporate issues and deals; and May 2024-promoted practice director Patricio Casas heads up the firm’s tax litigation group. At associate level, seniors Juan Cristóbal Valenzuela, Antonia Menchaca and Macarena Reyne are the names to note, while the more junior Francisco Vial is ’always available to solve clients’ tax problems’.
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‘Personalised service and top-level professionals. A team with a distinct dynamic. They put egos aside, and that's key.’
‘Stands out for its team of professionals with solid technical and academic training. However, what truly sets them apart is their ability to propose innovative and always well-founded solutions.’
‘Regarding the lawyers at this firm, clients highlight their efficient response times and honesty in communicating the risks associated with each situation.’
‘They always propose viable, applicable solutions that are fully compliant with current regulations. Furthermore, thanks to their network of contacts, they demonstrate a strong willingness to advocate for their clients, adopting an active and committed stance during negotiations.’
‘Excellent team that is always willing to help and support the client. They are always up-to-date on legal changes and administrative criteria, and are of great support when conducting risk analyses.’
‘Alex Fischer is probably one of the best professionals around.’
‘Alex Fischer is always eager to answer questions and attend meetings, and he offers creative solutions to complex problems, integrating not only his deep knowledge of the country's tax regulations but also years of experience and work in the industry.’
‘Francisco Vial is an excellent lawyer who is always willing to support the client. Always available to solve clients' tax problems.’
'Isabel Espinoza leads the team that advises us at Fischer y Cía. Since we began working together, Isabel has been deeply involved and has developed a profound understanding of our business. This has enabled her to provide highly effective advice, specifically tailored to our industry and business model. Furthermore, her perspective on tax matters has allowed us to optimise our investment structure in order to maximise future cash flows. When it comes to negotiating with counterparties, her in-depth knowledge has been key to the success of our position.'
'The technical ability of the lawyers inspires a great deal of confidence. Gerardo Cruzat, Carolina Collante, and Juan Cristóbal Valenzuela particularly stand out for their speed and a notably deep and analytical perspective. They consistently manage to resolve issues and put forward proposals on highly complex matters and questions.'
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Alex Fischer; Carolina Collantes