Tax

Prieto Abogados is a noted full-service practice that provides well-respected tax services in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by corporate clients from sectors including energy, telecoms and insurance. The lawyers are also well equipped to assist in litigation, as well as with the tax elements of M&A transactions.

"Prieto Abogados has lawyers with great practical experience in tax issues. They are also very good at identifying potential contingencies and explaining how to minimise them."

Partner Mario Gorziglia has a longstanding presence within the Chilean tax market, advising clients on a range of key tax mandates. He offers noted taxation expertise in transactional matters. "Mario Gorziglia is an excellent lawyer with a deep and solid knowledge of the Chilean tax system. Also, he understands the problems and issues that we face, so his tax advising is performed with a broader perspective in mind."

Partner and head of department Leonidas Prieto enters the rankings this year off the back of interviewee endorsement for his varied work within the Chilean tax sector. "Leonidas Prieto is a great professional who is always very updated with all matters and who can communicate effectively."

Up-coming-lawyer Luz María Calvo is a counsel in the tax team at Prieto Abogados, who receives extensive client praise for her adept handling of a range of tax issues. "Luz María Calvo is a very good professional who is always looking for customer-oriented solutions, and who is very up to date with technical matters."