Alessandri
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About
Alessandri is one of the most prestigious law firms in Chile; its services meet the entire range of legal requirements of local and foreign companies, individuals and institutions.
Arturo Alessandri Palma, two times President of Chile (1920–1925 y 1932–1938), founded Alessandri in 1893. Since then, for over five generations, the firm has worked with its clients to reach significant achievements and has contributed to the country’s public service.
Today, the firm has over 50 professionals with different legal specialties, graduates of the most prestigious schools in the country and abroad, with LL.M.s from Harvard, New York University and The London School of Economics and Political Science, among others.
The vision of professional performance, based on excellence and drive, has led, not only to invaluable achievements in the local private and legal areas but also to a commitment to Chile’s social development.
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- SantiagoEl Regidor 66, Piso 10, Las Condes, Santiago, Santiago, Chile
- Web: www.alessandri.cl
- Tel: +56 22 787 6000
- Fax: +56 22 787 6062
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Alessandri trains Chilean Customs inspectors to detect counterfeit goods
The main objective of this training is to provide Customs officials with the necessary tools to differentiate between original and counterfeit products. Alessandri reinforces its mission to ensure compliance with the law on all fronts, providing security and protection to its clients in the complex
Alessandri’s clients participated in a breakfast on Personal Data Protection
On the occasion of the recent approval of the new Personal Data Protection Law in Chile, Alessandri Abogados gathered more than 50 clients at a breakfast to discuss the main changes and challenges ahead for companies.
Legal challenges associated with upcycling
Transforming what already exists into something innovative is the current trend. Seen as innovative reuse, upcycling has marked a turning point in the fashion industry.
Key amendments to the Economic Crimes Law for companies enter into force
On 1 September 2024, new rules came into force in Chile that make legal persons criminally liable for economic crimes. This broadens the obligations of companies to prevent and respond to unlawful activities.
“Por un Chile que lee” signs a pro bono work agreement with Alessandri Abogados
The network “Por un Chile que Lee” signed a pro bono work agreement with Alessandri Abogados to strengthen its efforts to improve the teaching of reading in the country.
Chilean Chamber of Deputies approves bill on personal data protection
After more than seven years, the bill that regulates the protection and processing of personal data and creates the Personal Data Protection Agency, has been passed into law. It is now up to the Constitutional Court to examine its constitutionality.
Pre-merger notification: thresholds raised by Chilean competition authority
The Chilean antitrust prosecutor (FNE) published today 29 March 2019 in the Official Gazette the new thresholds as of which it is mandatory to notify a concentration. They will become effective 9th August 2019. This is the first time that the authority makes a change to the thresholds it initially
Corruption among private individuals and businesses is now a crime in Chile
Two new crimes, among others changes, were established with Law 21.121, which was enacted, on November 20th: corruption between private individuals and businesses as well as fraudulent administration.
Alessandri advises USA based Indigo Partners’ low-cost airline launching in Chile
Alessandri has advised on the complex corporate, tax, labor, consumer protection and regulatory aspects of launching an airline as a foreign private equity investment. Equity firm Indigo Partners, the owner of Frontier Airlines, is launching JetSmart, an ultra-low-cost airline in Chile. JetSmart will…
CHILEAN NEW COMPETITION LAW: IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT EXPIRATION DATES
· Obligation to inform existing minority shareholdings and the acquisition of minority shareholdings. <i></i><br/>· Penalization of Interlocking- simultaneous participation of a person as relevant executive in two or more competing undertakings. <i></i><br/>· Upcoming publication of the regulations detailing…
Loreto Bresky is recognized as the best trademarks lawyer in Chile
For the fourth consecutive year, Qué Pasa Magazine and Idealis present Leading Lawyers, the first and only ranking of lawyers in Chile, in which attorneys themselves acknowledge the excellence of their peers. The results stem from the opinion of more than two thousand professionals, who voted for their…
Alessandri trains Chilean Customs inspectors to detect counterfeit goods
The main objective of this training is to provide Customs officials with the necessary tools to differentiate between original and counterfeit products. Alessandri reinforces its mission to ensure compliance with the law on all fronts, providing security and protection to its clients in the complex
Alessandri’s clients participated in a breakfast on Personal Data Protection
On the occasion of the recent approval of the new Personal Data Protection Law in Chile, Alessandri Abogados gathered more than 50 clients at a breakfast to discuss the main changes and challenges ahead for companies.
Legal challenges associated with upcycling
Transforming what already exists into something innovative is the current trend. Seen as innovative reuse, upcycling has marked a turning point in the fashion industry.
Key amendments to the Economic Crimes Law for companies enter into force
On 1 September 2024, new rules came into force in Chile that make legal persons criminally liable for economic crimes. This broadens the obligations of companies to prevent and respond to unlawful activities.
“Por un Chile que lee” signs a pro bono work agreement with Alessandri Abogados
The network “Por un Chile que Lee” signed a pro bono work agreement with Alessandri Abogados to strengthen its efforts to improve the teaching of reading in the country.
Chilean Chamber of Deputies approves bill on personal data protection
After more than seven years, the bill that regulates the protection and processing of personal data and creates the Personal Data Protection Agency, has been passed into law. It is now up to the Constitutional Court to examine its constitutionality.
Pre-merger notification: thresholds raised by Chilean competition authority
The Chilean antitrust prosecutor (FNE) published today 29 March 2019 in the Official Gazette the new thresholds as of which it is mandatory to notify a concentration. They will become effective 9th August 2019. This is the first time that the authority makes a change to the thresholds it initially
Corruption among private individuals and businesses is now a crime in Chile
Two new crimes, among others changes, were established with Law 21.121, which was enacted, on November 20th: corruption between private individuals and businesses as well as fraudulent administration.
Alessandri advises USA based Indigo Partners’ low-cost airline launching in Chile
Alessandri has advised on the complex corporate, tax, labor, consumer protection and regulatory aspects of launching an airline as a foreign private equity investment. Equity firm Indigo Partners, the owner of Frontier Airlines, is launching JetSmart, an ultra-low-cost airline in Chile. JetSmart will…
CHILEAN NEW COMPETITION LAW: IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT EXPIRATION DATES
· Obligation to inform existing minority shareholdings and the acquisition of minority shareholdings. <i></i><br/>· Penalization of Interlocking- simultaneous participation of a person as relevant executive in two or more competing undertakings. <i></i><br/>· Upcoming publication of the regulations detailing…
Loreto Bresky is recognized as the best trademarks lawyer in Chile
For the fourth consecutive year, Qué Pasa Magazine and Idealis present Leading Lawyers, the first and only ranking of lawyers in Chile, in which attorneys themselves acknowledge the excellence of their peers. The results stem from the opinion of more than two thousand professionals, who voted for their…