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

Andrés Garrido O.

Partner

Ana María Cox M.

Deputy Administration Manager

Cristóbal Munita I.

Director

Felipe Allende D.

Partner

FELIPE GARCÍA-HUIDOBRO E.

Associate

Francisco Javier Allende D.

Partner

Francisco Javier Allende P. de A.

Partner

José Alberto Allende P. De A.

Partner

José Luis Ibáñez B.

Partner

Loreto Rabat B

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

Matías Poblete Ch

Associate

Michael Camus D.

Partner

Rosario Besa A.

Associate

Sergio Andrés Avilés M.

Director

Valentina Bernstein L

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.

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.

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.

Public and Regulatory Law

Extensive experience and knowledge in administrative, constitutional, urban planning, sanitary, municipal law, and public procurement matters, as well as in the obtention of sectorial permits and representation in administrative proceedings.

Lead Lawyer:

José Alberto Allende P. De A.

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.
José Luis Ibáñez B.

Aviation
Law

Our experts team up with others abroad to provide local and international advice on regulatory, commercial and litigation matters related to the aviation industry.

Lead Lawyer:

Felipe Allende D.

Real Estate
Law

We offer advice in projects development, property records, title clearance and zoning issues, litigation in construction matters, issues related to indigenous law, in regularization of plots and constructions, among others.

Leading attorneys:

Felipe Allende D.
Rosario Besa A.

Agricultural
law

We advise several of the country's largest agricultural companies on all aspects of their operations, including land acquisitions, sector-specific procedures, contracts, commercialization, exports, among other.

Lead Lawyer:

Felipe Allende D.

Labor
Law

We advise leading mining, construction, science-related, retail, and agribusiness companies, in their labor matters, from recruitment to the defense of their interests in individual or collective labor lawsuits, either before administrative bodies or the Labor courts.

Lead Lawyer:

Andrés Garrido O.

BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES

News

Appointment of a new partner · March 2025

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Francisco J. Allende P. de A. as a new partner of our firm. He will be in charge of the Construction Law and Project Development (Financing) areas.

Francisco has extensive experience in the field, having worked for more than seven years in the legal department of the Dutch multinational Boskalis – Dredging and Infrastructure Division, from its headquarters in the Netherlands.

Francisco is a lawyer from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2012), where he obtained his law degree with highest distinction. He also holds an LL.M. in International and European Taxation from Maastricht University, Netherlands (2018).

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New arrivals · March 2025

In March 2025, two new associates joined our firm: Manuel José Reed and Álvaro Cox. Manuel José comes from a prestigious local law firm, while Álvaro has recently completed his university studies. Both are joining our Wealth Management and Tax practices to assist our clients with their needs in Chile and abroad.

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Legal 500 2025 Ranking distinguishes 15 lawyers from Allende & Cía. · October 2024
  • Corporate/M&A: Highlighted José Luis Ibáñez, Felipe Allende and now also Rosario Besa as Recommended Lawyers.
  • Litigation: Highlighted José Alberto Allende as Next Generation Partner and Sergio Avilés as Recommended Lawyer.
  • Labor: Highlighted Andrés Garrido moved up to Leading Partner and Matías Poblete who entered as Recommended Lawyer.
  • Tax: Highlighted Francisco Javier Allende moved up to the maximum HALL OF FAME rank; Mario Donoso and Mauricio Carloza are Next Generation Partners, the same as Marcela Silva who entered this year as Next Generation Partner; Cristobal Munita moved up to Leading Associate, and Michael Camus remains as Recommended Lawyer.

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