Tax
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 2
Email address
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+56 22 367 3000About
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Claro & Cía advised Grupo Gloria on the tax aspects of the negotiation of an acquisition structuring and a share sale agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Claro & Cía's lawyers have been very clear, quick and insightful in their guidance and advice."
"Claro & Cía's lawyers have been very clear, quick and insightful in their guidance and advice."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Jorge Carraha is a highly experienced 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 has been an excellent support for all of our local and international tax matters. His knowledge gives us great confidence, as well as his professionalism and commitment to our company."
Up-and-coming practitioner Nicolás Maturana enters the rankings this year after demonstrating strong involvement in the tax market in Chile. He attracts commendation from market sources for his capabilities in handling complex transactional work.
"Nicolás Maturana's strengths are his outstanding knowledge in tax matters, his experience and his legal acumen, combined with a very personalised service and prompt responses."