EXCELLENCE

We have a diverse and highly professional team, allowing us to meet all our clients' needs, from large corporations to individuals.

PROFILE

We are known for maintaining a low-profile, serious, and trustworthy approach, which allows us to deliver high-quality services in a personalized manner.

TRAJECTORY

Our team has been operating in the Chilean market for over thirty years, allowing us to support our clients through the different stages of their companies and businesses.

ABOUT US

With over three decades in the Chilean legal market, our team has established itself as one of the most outstanding law firms in the industry.

We serve both companies and individuals, earning the trust of major multinational corporations, family businesses, high-net-worth families, and nonprofit organizations.

This diversity allows us to approach our clients’ needs with a broad perspective, offering them the best solutions and alternatives.

Team

Alfonso Cousiño C.

Associate

ÁLVARO COX M.

Associate

Ana María Cox M.

Deputy Administration Manager

Asunción Cuevas CH.

Associate

Andrés Garrido O.

Partner

Cristóbal Munita I.

Partner

Felipe Allende D.

Partner

Francisco Javier Allende D.

Partner

Francisco Javier Allende P. de A.

Partner

José Alberto Allende P. De A.

Partner

José Luis Ibáñez B.

Partner

Maite Canales C.

Associate

Manuel José Reed Z.

Associate

MARGARITA SILVA V.

Associate

M. Aurora Isensee U.

General Manager

Marcela Silva P.

Partner

Marta Vergara G.

Associate

Mario Donoso Sch.

Partner

Mauricio Carloza C.

Partner

Michael Camus D.

Partner

Rosario Besa A.

Associate

Sergio Andrés Avilés M.

Director

Valentina Bernstein L

Associate

Vicente López Oelker

Associate

Teresita Croquevielle R.

Associate

PRACTICE AREAS

Tax
Law

We focus on tax planning, designing structures both in Chile and abroad, as well as on the permanent legal and tax advice to local and foreign investors.

Leading attorneys:

Francisco Javier Allende D.
Mario Donoso Sch.

Wealth
Management

We advise high-net-worth families on outbound investments, strategic reorganization of private wealth, estate planning and provide permanent advice on business management and estate matters of family offices.

Leading attorneys:

Francisco Javier Allende D.
Mauricio Carloza C.

Dispute
Resolution

We advise our clients in the resolutions of their conflicts, before all courts, bodies, and authorities, with the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality.

Lead Lawyer:

José Alberto Allende P. De A.

Corporate
law

We advise clients on business reorganization, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, joint ventures, general corporate law, among others.

Leading attorneys:

Felipe Allende D.
Francisco Javier Allende P. de A.

Family wealth
disputes

We advise families on succession, inheritance and wealth-related disputes, prioritizing negotiated solutions while providing experienced litigation counsel when necessary.

Lead Lawyer:

José Alberto Allende P. De A.

Infrastructure

We participate in the design, construction, financing, acquisition, and sale of infrastructure projects, representing clients at all stages, including developers, operators, banks, investors, and government entities.

Lead Lawyer:

Francisco Javier Allende P. de A.

Aviation
Law

We have specialists in regulatory, commercial and litigation matters related to the aviation industry.

Leading attorneys:

Felipe Allende D.
José Luis Ibáñez B.

Agricultural
Law

We advise several of the country's largest agricultural companies on all aspects of their operations, from land acquisitions and sector-specific proceedings to contracting and commercialization.

Leading attorneys:

Felipe Allende D.
Marta Vergara G.

Real Estate
Law

Our real estate practice covers the structuring of real estate projects, title reviews and zoning plans, judicial representation in disputes arising from construction activities, indigenous law, and the regularization of subdivisions and buildings, among other matters.

Leading attorneys:

Felipe Allende D.
Rosario Besa A.

Labor
Law

We advise major companies in mining, construction, science, retail and agribusiness on labor matters, from hiring to the defense of their interests in individual or collective labor disputes, before administrative authorities or labor courts.

Lead Lawyer:

Andrés Garrido O.

BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES

News

Allende & Cía. Maintains Band 1 Ranking and Celebrates Individual Recognitions in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 · July 2026

We are pleased to announce that Allende & Cía. has once again been ranked Band 1 in the Private Wealth Law category of the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 guide, reaffirming the firm’s position as one of Chile’s leading advisors to high-net-worth individuals and families.

This recognition reflects the strength of our Private Wealth practice and the trust our clients place in our team to advise them on wealth planning, succession, tax structuring, family governance and domestic and cross-border investment matters.

The 2026 edition also brings outstanding individual recognitions for our partners:
Francisco Javier Allende has once again been ranked Band 1, reinforcing his longstanding reputation as one of Chile’s leading private wealth lawyers.
José Luis Ibáñez has been promoted to Band 2, reflecting the growing recognition of his expertise and the confidence clients place in his advice.
Mauricio Carloza advances from the Up and Coming category to Band 3, an important milestone that highlights his continued professional growth and increasing recognition in the private wealth field.
These results reflect Allende & Cía.’s ongoing commitment to delivering sophisticated, strategic and client-focused legal advice, as well as the collective efforts of a highly specialized team dedicated to helping clients preserve, structure and transfer their wealth across generations.
We sincerely thank our clients for their continued trust and support, and Chambers and Partners for this recognition.

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Allende & Cía. is once again recognized in the Chambers and Partners ranking · August 2025

Our firm has once again been recognized by the Chambers and Partners ranking as one of the best tax firms in the country. At Allende & Cía, we focus on the design of investment structures both in Chile and abroad, and on providing ongoing legal and tax assistance to domestic and foreign investors.
We also highlight our partner Francisco Javier Allende, who rose to Band 3, and Mauricio Carloza, who entered the ranking in the Up and Coming band.

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Allende & Cia. joins the Chilean-Dutch Chamber of Commerce as a partner · May 2025

As Chile and the Netherlands celebrate 200 years of trade relations, Allende & Cía joins the Chilean-Dutch Chamber of Commerce as a partner.
Holland House Chile is the nerve center of economic and cultural relations between Chile and the Netherlands. Its mission is to connect business opportunities between the two economies and is based on a team and board of directors dedicated to achieving these goals. Each member brings extensive experience and a shared vision of prosperity, innovation, and cultural exchange, and as Allende & Cía. we are proud to be part of this great organization.

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