Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile
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Provided by Claro & Cía
Claro & Cia.'s tax department helps clients in structuring complex transactions, tax litigation and approaching tax authorities so as to achieve the best economic result for their clients’ corporate, restructuring, tax-free reorganisation, M&A, financing, foreign investment and tax planning needs.
Our department is integrated by lawyers who not only have graduated from the best law schools in our country and with the highest honors of their respective classes, but have also pursued postgraduate studies relating to taxation in Chile and abroad. This knowledge on tax matters, together with a solid background in corporate law and litigation, allows us to provide our clients with a comprehensive service that includes not only legal advice from a tax regulatory perspective, but also in M&A, capital markets, banking, project finance, and in the increasing number of tax cases before the recently-created Tax Courts due to major tax reforms in Chile. We are broadly known for our thoroughness, creativity and talent to pull out complex tailored strategies that will lead our clients to success.
Among others, we currently assist, and have assisted, Walmart Inc., Prudential Financial, Inc., Nutrien, Starbucks, Bank of New York Mellon, Freeport-MacMoRan, Itaú Unibanco, AES Corporation, Citigroup N.A., Credit Suisse, First Solar, MUFG Bank, Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, Nissan, SAAM S.A., Nutresa Group, Tánica S.A. and the Newport Group.
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Claro & Cía is a well-regarded practice that is experienced in the tax aspects of acquisitions, corporate restructurings and reorganisations, as well as tax structuring and compliance. The Santiago-based team handles tax litigation, including administrative and judicial proceedings.
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Claro & Cía advised BlackRock on the Chilean tax aspects of the structuring and restructuring of its project finance investment in Solek Group.
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Claro & Cía's flexibility and speed set the firm apart, as do its simple solutions to complex problems. The firm also has highly qualified lawyers who are willing to work within demanding timeframes to achieve results, offering smooth communication and prompt responses.
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Head of department Jorge Carraha is a highly acclaimed lawyer in the Chilean tax field. He is well positioned to advise on corporate and transactional tax mandates, especially those with an international element.
Jorge Carraha is truly the best. I know few people who understand such a wide range of tax law issues and can bring that knowledge together to help clients reorganise as effectively as Jorge does.
Jorge Carraha is an excellent lawyer with a really strong grasp of his practice and a deep understanding of his clients' needs.
Up-and-coming practitioner Nicolás Maturana demonstrates strong involvement in the tax market in Chile. He attracts commendation from market sources for his capabilities in handling complex transactional work.
Nicolás Maturana has outstanding technical knowledge and consistently seeks innovative and efficient solutions for clients. His ability to combine deep expertise with a practical, forward-thinking approach makes him a trusted adviser on complex matters.
Head of Tax
Tax
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Nicolás Maturana
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