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Provided by Fernando Lathrop
Private Wealth Law; Corporate/M&A; Real Estate
Founding partner at Lathrop, Mujica Herrera & Diez Abogados and a highly regarded lawyer in the Chilean market, with a strong focus on Private Wealth Law and Corporate/M&A practice. He holds a law degree and a Master’s in Corporate Law from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, as well as an LL.M. in International and Corporate Law from Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 in France.
With 15 years of professional experience, Fernando has built a distinguished career advising high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients on complex legal matters. His practice spans corporate law, wealth structuring, succession planning, family governance, real estate, and infrastructure, with a particular focus on family-owned businesses operating in sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, real estate, wholesale trade, entertainment and hospitality, aviation, among others.
Clients value his strategic insight, technical precision, and long-term vision, especially in cross-border matters and multigenerational estate planning. In addition to his commitment advisory work, he serves as a board member for several companies and nonprofit organizations, both in Chile and abroad. He was recently named as a board member of Empresas Armas S.A., a construction and a real estate company founded in 1964. Since 2021 he has been a board member of Corporación de Desarrollo Choshuenco, a non-profit organization founded by three relevant and neighboring families committed to contributing to the development of Choshuenco town and its surroundings.
For over 16 years, he worked at the renowned former law firm Eluchans Abogados, where he became a partner between 2020 - 2023. During this time, he focused on advising and strategically supporting both corporate and individual clients, achieving successful outcomes. Fernando has been recognized by Legal 500 as a 'Next Generation Partner' in the Corporate/M&A category for three consecutive years.
Given his solid academic background, market presence, and proven expertise in wealth management and family business advisory, Fernando is well positioned in the legal market and respected by his peers in the Private Wealth Law field.
- Chilean Bar Association
-International Bar Association (IBA)
-International Fiscal Association (IFA)
-Spanish
-English
-French
Chile; United States; United Kingdom; New Zealand; Luxembourg.
Next Generation Partner / Corporate M&A
Legal 500
2025
Next Generation Partner / Corporate M&A
Legal 500
2024
Next Generation Partner / Corporate M&A
Legal 500
2023
Provided by Chambers
Fernando Lathrop, co-founder of Lathrop Mujica Herrera & Diez Abogados, advises high net worth clients on managing and passing down their wealth. He assists on trust creation and administration and asset management in Chile and international jurisdictions.
Provided by Chambers
Fernando Lathrop's service is very personalised and dedicated. He makes you feel like his most important client.
Fernando's service has been excellent, with accurate answers and a highly professional approach. We are completely satisfied with his care and the results obtained.
Mr Lathrop is an experienced, committed lawyer. He is the most trusted adviser or consigliere that you could have.
Fernando Lathrop's service is very personalised and dedicated. He makes you feel like his most important client.
Fernando's service has been excellent, with accurate answers and a highly professional approach. We are completely satisfied with his care and the results obtained.
Mr Lathrop is an experienced, committed lawyer. He is the most trusted adviser or consigliere that you could have.
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