About

Provided by Fuensalida & Del Valle

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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What the Team is Known For

Fuensalida y Del Valle is a highly regarded boutique that retains expertise across the spectrum of tax mandates in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team is well equipped to advise on litigation proceedings before the IRS. Fuensalida y Del Valle's lawyers are also frequently instructed by international and Chilean clients to assist with tax structuring and the tax aspects of M&A transactions and bond issuances.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carolina Fuensalida Merino
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Carolina Fuensalida Merino
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Noteworthy partner Carolina Fuensalida Merino is singled out by market commentators, who remark on the quality of her tax work in Chile, drawing on from her experience in the Chilean Ministry of Finance. She is widely recommended her for her assistance on controversial tax matters and corporate tax consultancies.

Carolina Fuensalida Merino not only has exceptional technical knowledge, but she also handles regulatory issues very well, which makes her advice very complete and practical.

Carolina Fuensalida Merino is extraordinarily brilliant. She has deep knowledge, provides impressive delivery and is empathetic.

Jaime Del Valle
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Jaime Del Valle
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Renowned partner Jaime Del Valle is highly regarded for his work advising clients on the international aspects of tax law, with expertise spanning contentious and non-contentious matters.

It's a privilege to work with Jaime Del Valle. His business vision and experience are key when handling work with him.

Jaime Del Valle is an excellent lawyer. He stands out for his knowledge and quality of his responses, which gives us confidence.

Cristóbal Ureta
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Cristóbal Ureta
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Cristóbal Ureta attracts strong commendation for his involvement in tax law in Chile. He reportedly handles complex mandates, specialising in providing counsel to local organisations.

Cristóbal is an excellent lawyer, who not only integrates tax knowledge but also has a strategic understanding of business dynamics. He identifies opportunities and risks to develop excellent plans.

Trinidad Fernández
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Trinidad Fernández
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Up-and-coming partner Trinidad Fernández operates an active tax practice in Chile, advising clients in corporate taxation and tax disputes. She has a strong handling of complex taxation aspects.

Trinidad Fernández has a remarkable ability to offer innovative and strategic solutions. She has a wealth of experience and extensive knowledge that allows her to tackle complex matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Fuensalida & Del Valle

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Carolina Fuensalida Merino
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Carolina Fuensalida Merino
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Jaime Del Valle
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Jaime Del Valle
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Cristóbal Ureta
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Cristóbal Ureta
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Trinidad Fernández
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Trinidad Fernández
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Members

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Agustín Lathrop

Augusto Blume

Benjamín Viveros

Catalina Yánez

Diego Fuensalida

Felipe Fernández

Francisca Valenzuela

Irene Barros

José Ignacio Hissi

Magdalena Cousiño

Patricio De la Fuente

Pelayo Valdivia

Sebastián Valdivia