High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Chile
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Fuensalida & Del Valle is a tax boutique law firm founded by lawyers Carolina Fuensalida and Jaime Del Valle, renowned tax and corporate law specialists. Cristóbal Ureta and Trinidad Fernández have become partners at the firm, with Cristóbal leading the corporate team and Trinidad joining the tax team. Today, we have more than 17 lawyers, all specializing in complex tax matters.
The firm offers broad experience in tax advisory on corporate and patrimonial matters, tax planning, capital markets taxation as well as related tax litigation.
We provide highly sophisticated, bespoke advice in our areas of practice, adapting to our client’s needs from a commercial and innovative point of view, resulting in a comprehensive and committed service.
The firm’s partners are deeply involved in public policy and academia, which gives them a sought-after unique perspective and technical updated knowledge. Client roster is made up of international companies, as well as some of the main economic groups in Chile and largest family offices in the country.
The firm’s tax advisory practice covers both the transactional and litigation aspects of tax law, including tax planning and structuring, advice on incorporations, acquisitions, reorganisations and wealth planning.
Fuensalida & Del Valle has thus become one of the most required tax law firms in the Chilean market since its foundation in 2014.
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Fuensalida & Del Valle provides a wide array of services for high net worth individuals and families, including estate, tax and charitable planning. The firm demonstrates capabilities in handling cross-border matters.
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The Fuensalida & Del Valle team are extremely pragmatic and efficient, enabling them to offer solutions clearly focused on tangible results. Their attention to detail is outstanding. They also have international connections that facilitate collaboration with other firms, expanding our options and resources in transnational legal matters.
The lawyers at Fuensalida & Del Valle are very detail-oriented in their analysis and have good arguments supported by their knowledge of the law. They have a clear strategy, achieving very good results.
Fuensalida & Del Valle's level of expertise is superior, especially regarding tax matters and related issues in Chile. It also possesses in-depth knowledge of several relevant jurisdictions and has an excellent network of advisers worldwide.
Fuensalida & Del Valle possesses in-depth commercial knowledge of our business. This comprehensive vision, combining technical expertise with practical understanding, allows them to be a benchmark in the private wealth market.
Fuensalida & Del Valle is able to offer practical solutions to complex situations, with a highly sophisticated approach but with the ability to communicate simply. They are an exceptional team, where work is shared and clients are kept informed in a friendly manner. The trust, respect and cordiality among them are evident.
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Carolina Fuensalida Merino has longstanding experience advising high net worth clients on sophisticated tax matters. She is adept in cross-jurisdictional matters, advising on redomiciliation, for example, as well as on the structuring of family businesses and tax planning.
Carolina Fuensalida Merino is a very empathetic person who puts herself in the client's shoes and takes the time to ensure we understand what we're doing or signing.
Carolina Fuensalida Merino is the firm's most experienced partner and is highly regarded in her field. She is distinguished by her ability to understand and manage complex issues and communicates very effectively with all types of counterparties. Approachable and accessible to clients, she possesses a strong work ethic.
Carolina Fuensalida Merino is an excellent professional.
Jaime Del Valle is highly adept at handling a range of matters for private clients, including tax advisory, wealth and estate planning, and corporate structuring.
Jaime Del Valle has in-depth knowledge of the areas he advises on, including tax matters, international affairs and complex structuring. Furthermore, he has a long-term perspective on client needs, making him a key resource for any client.
Jaime Del Valle is a highly qualified professional – warm, empathetic and has a very well-developed business sense. He's efficient, judicious and focused on results for his clients.
I would highlight Jaime for his professionalism, sound judgement and excellent attitude. He has provided solid and practical advice, especially on wealth and international matters, always adding value and confidence at every stage.
Jaime Del Valle stands out for his excellent service and rapid response, even to urgent or repetitive requests. He handles highly complex matters with great skill, always delivering precise, well-founded and practical solutions. Furthermore, he demonstrates remarkable business acumen, fully understanding the needs of the business and offering strategic and practical advice. He is an exceptional person, both professionally and personally.
Jaime Del Valle is an excellent professional. He's always a valuable asset.
Cristóbal Ureta has expertise in tax, family business succession and other inheritance issues. He also has experience advising on philanthropic foundations.
Cristóbal Ureta has an excellent ability to understand customer needs. He delivers an exceptional-quality service, and is always available and attentive to customer needs. He's distinguished by combining solid knowledge with great common sense and business acumen.
Cristóbal Ureta is clear, responsive and explains things clearly. He looks for solutions and contacts whoever he needs to to gather the necessary information and documents, trying to inconvenience us as little as possible. He is very pleasant to work with.
Cristóbal Ureta uniquely combines his expertise in tax, corporate and civil law. This integration of skills allows him to thoroughly address inheritance and family governance planning, offering robust and creative solutions tailored to each family's specific circumstances.
Trinidad Fernández advises domestic and international clients on tax, wealth planning and business structuring matters. She is also capable of advising on specific family wealth issues such as inheritance and wills.
Trinidad Fernández is very fast and customer-focused. She immediately understands what the customer is looking for and executes effectively.
Trinidad Fernández is an outstanding professional and highly competent.
Trinidad Fernández delivers excellent advice and service.
Felipe Fernandez is a senior associate at Fuensalida & Del Valle, and assists private clients with tax advisory, wealth planning and cross-border structuring matters.
Felipe Fernandez combines technical expertise, practical judgement and a highly committed attitude to each case.
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Irene Barros
Magdalena Cousiño
Patricio De la Fuente
Diego Fuensalida
José Ignacio Hissi
Agustín Lathrop
Francisca Valenzuela
Pelayo Valdivia
Benjamín Viveros
Catalina Yáñez
Augusto Blume
Sebastián Valdivia
Cristóbal Ureta
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