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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).

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.

• 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.

Our partner Marcela Silva was appointed by the IFA as reporter for Chile for Cahiers #Capetown2024, at the World Congress of the International Fiscal Association that will take place in South Africa between October 27 and 31. This year’s theme is Prevention and Resolution of Disputes in International Taxation. Here you can find the complete document.

Once again, Allende & Cía. is recognized by Chambers and Partners as one of the best tax law firms in the country, and Francisco Javier Allende as one of the best tax lawyers.

“Allende & Cía is a respected team that handles tax mandates related to asset transfers, corporate reorganisations and cross-border subsidiary matters. The team is highly experienced advising family offices on Chilean and international estate planning and reorganisation, investment and compliance”, Chambers and Partners 2025.

“The work carried out by Allende & Cía is excellent. They have an enormous capacity to solve complex tax and legal issues”, tax client, Latin America.

Once again, Allende & Cía. has been recognized by Chambers and Partners as one of the top firms preferred by high-net-worth families for wealth management, in its 2024 edition.

The firm was ranked in Band 2. Additionally, partner Francisco Javier Allende was highlighted in Band 1, José Luis Ibáñez in Band 3, and Mauricio Carloza in the Up & Coming Band.