Labor and Social Security Newsletter — New Issue
We are sharing a new issue of our Labor and Social Security Newsletter, prepared by Camila Torres Medina, Senior Associate in the Labor Law practice at Arteaga Gorziglia. In this issue, we review, among other topics: Several of these topics require a review of internal protocols, employment contracts, and people management practices before […]
Civil Procedure Reform Observatory — Chapter 1: Requirements for a Complaint
Are the requirements for filing a complaint becoming more stringent? We are launching the Civil Procedure Reform Observatory, a new series in which we will examine, chapter by chapter, the most relevant issues that this reform could change regarding the way litigation is conducted in Chile. We begin with a basic but crucial topic: the requirements for filing a complaint. Current framework: […]
Doing Business in Chile 2026: Essential Guide for Investors
At Arteaga Gorziglia, we understand that in-depth knowledge of a country's legal and regulatory framework is a determining factor in the successful development of any investment project. With this in mind, we have produced "Doing Business in Chile 2026," a downloadable guide that provides an up-to-date and practical analysis of the main elements to consider [...]
Appointment of Maximiliano Concha Rodríguez as Director of Tax and Customs Law Practice
We are proud to announce the appointment of Maximiliano Concha Rodríguez as Director of Tax and Customs Law Practice. Maximiliano is a lawyer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of California, Berkeley (USA, 2018). He worked at Ernst & Young (EY) for more than six years, […]
Legal Alert: Bill that establishes Tax Incentives for the Production of Green Hydrogen and its Derivatives.
On August 18, 2025, the Executive Branch submitted to the Chamber of Deputies a bill that seeks to promote the production of green hydrogen (H2V) and its derivatives in Chile, through a special regime of tax benefits. Among the most relevant measures are the following: This project reinforces Chile's strategy to position itself as a [...]
Legal Alert: Law 21.757 - Establishes a mechanism to increase the participation of women on the boards of directors of open stock corporations and special stock corporations.
Law No. 21,757 ("Law") published in the Official Gazette on August 19, 2025, aims to establish a mechanism to increase the participation of women on the boards of directors of open stock corporations and special stock corporations through the incorporation of 2 new articles and 3 new subsections to article [...].
Arteaga | Gorziglia is recognized in the Chambers & Partners Latin America Guide 2026 ranking.
At Arteaga | Gorziglia we are proud to share that, once again, we have been highlighted by Chambers & Partners, one of the most prestigious rankings in the legal world, in its Latin America Guide: Chile 2026. In addition, Chambers & Partners individually highlighted:
Law No. 21,759 amends the Water Code to facilitate the construction of dams for agricultural use.
On August 9, 2025, Law No. 21,759 was published in the Official Gazette amending the Water Code in order to facilitate the construction of dams for agricultural use. According to the previous text of article 294 of the CA, the construction of certain works, among which are the [...]
Arteaga Gorziglia advised Sociedad Concesionaria Costanera Norte S.A. in the issuance of USD $504.5 million in bonds.
Arteaga Gorziglia acted as legal counsel to Sociedad Concesionaria Costanera Norte S.A. in the recent issuance of two bonds in Unidades de Fomento (UF), for a total amount equivalent to US$504.5 million (UF12 million as of July 15), placed in the Chilean fixed-income market, with terms of up to 13 years. Both issues [...]
Arteaga Gorziglia advises Clínica MEDS on US$47 million capital increase
Arteaga Gorziglia advised Clínica MEDS, one of the leading private healthcare groups in Chile, in the recent capital increase operation for approximately US$47 million, approved by the Shareholders' Meeting. This important capital injection is aimed at strengthening the clinic's expansion and modernization plan, [...]
Legal Alert: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) United Arab Emirates & Chile
On July 22, Chile's Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed with the United Arab Emirates in 2024. This treaty - the first between Chile and a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country - represents a milestone in the bilateral relationship, with key provisions [...]
Doing Business in Chile 2025: An Essential Guide for Investors
At Arteaga Gorziglia, we know that understanding a country’s legal and regulatory environment is key to the success of any investment. That is why we have prepared “Doing Business in Chile 2025,” a downloadable document that offers a clear and up-to-date overview of the most relevant aspects for foreign investors and companies seeking to operate in […]