Recabarren & Asociados’ sizeable, 29-member practice (including nine partners), houses specialists in family office matters, HNW individuals and estate planning. The firm also has notable experience in tax litigation before the local IRS, Tax Courts, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. The tax, HNW and private wealth practices are co-led by name partner Soledad Recabarren, who focuses predominantly on HNW-related estate planning, family offices, tax policy, and personal, corporate and transactional taxation; Álvaro Pérez, who has a ’mastery of accounting, business and tax issues’; Mauricio López, an adviser to domestic and foreign companies on strategic tax planning; and Luis Felipe Ocampo, who also heads the firm’s tax litigation offering alongside Ignacio Iriarte. The department further includes Damian Boada, a specialist in international taxation, tax structuring, HNW individuals, and corporate and transactional taxation; and current firm managing partner Pablo Chechilnitzky, who has ‘great technical knowledge of the topics covered’. In the associate team, senior Paula Chacón is an expert in the interpretation and application of tax rulings and regulations, while Juan Ignacio Rivas routinely works alongside the firm’s partners on matters involving HNW clients and large companies. Former partner José María Diez and associate Josefina Vivar departed the firm in December 2023 and May 2024, respectively.
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‘The ability to combine deep knowledge of tax law with a solid understanding of clients’ objectives stands out.’
‘This team of lawyers is highly qualified and specialised in various areas of law, and they provide very high-quality, personalised and results-oriented attention.’
‘The advice provided is clear, effective and timely.’
‘Its experience in litigation, negotiations and strategic legal advice is of great value to those seeking reliable tax legal guidance.’
‘Compared to other firms, their advice stands out favourably in many aspects, such as their dedication to excellence in client service, their ability to offer innovative and efficient solutions to tax legal problems, and their ability to adapt quickly to specific needs with a high level of professionalism and competence.’
‘Very proactive in its recommendations of action plans, which helps clients tremendously in the efficient and orderly completion of the reorganisation of business holding companies, as well as in the reorganisation of clients’ personal companies.‘
‘Pablo Chechilnitzky - in addition to his great technical knowledge of the topics covered, he proposes good solutions to the problems that arise, manages to explain in appropriate language, is always available, and responds quickly.’
‘Clients highlight the advice and strategic vision of Alvaro Pérez - outstanding attention, always available, clear and concise in his assessments, and with a mastery of accounting, business and tax issues. At a much higher level than that delivered by other legal firms.’
Key clients
- Bethia
- Multigremial de Emprendedores
- Banco Santander Chile
Work highlights
- Advised Bethia on an intragroup merger.
- Advised Banco Santander Chile on the tax aspects surrounding the construction of its new corporate building.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Álvaro Pérez
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Damian Boada
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Paula Chacón
Practice head
Soledad Recabarren; Alvaro Pérez; Luis Felipe Ocampo