Top Santiago-Based Corporate Lawyer
Expert Legal Counsel for U.S. Law Firms & Multinational Companies Operating in Chile
Experienced Chilean Corporate Lawyer Educated In the USA, Helping American Businesses Navigate the Complexities of Chilean Law
Unlock Opportunities in Chile
Seamlessly expand your reach internationally while reducing risks with our experienced bilingual corporate lawyer in Santiago, Chile. With a solid grasp of U.S. law and business practices, Chilean law and financial norms, we navigate local regulations effectively to protect your interests.
For Law Firms
Extend your services and reduce risk by partnering with a bilingual lawyer who knows the intricacies of Chilean law and can support your clients' needs effectively.
For Entrepreneurs
Launch and expand your business in Chile confidently with expertise on your side. Protect your assets and resolve disputes effectively through skilled legal guidance.
US Law Firms
Extend Your Reach: Offer your clients expert on-the-ground legal support in Chile without the hassle of finding and vetting local counsel. Gaston acts as your trusted partner, ensuring your clients receive top-tier representation.
For example, Gaston has a proven track record in negotiating and structuring complex transactions. He can seamlessly handle foreign investment, M&A, and contract negotiations under Chilean law.
Mitigate Risk, Ensure Compliance: Protect your clients’ interests with a lawyer who understands U.S. legal standards and can navigate the intricacies of Chilean regulatory frameworks, including FCPA compliance. His experience successfully implementing Corporate Compliance Policies at international companies in Chile, harmonizing them with foreign regulations like the FCPA, showcases his expertise in this critical area.
Enhance Client Value: Provide a comprehensive suite of international legal services, making your firm an indispensable resource for businesses with global ambitions. Gaston’s deep understanding of financing operations, including securing a significant CH$400mm project finance credit facility during a financial crisis, demonstrates his ability to navigate complex financial landscapes for your clients. Furthermore, his expertise extends to intangibles protection, ensuring your clients’ valuable assets are secure in the Chilean market.
Multi-National Firms
Launch and Grow: Enter the Chilean market smoothly and efficiently with expert guidance on foreign investment regulations, local compliance, and strategic business structuring. During his tenure as Legal Affairs Manager at Exportadora Chiquita Chile (a subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International), Gaston was a key member of negotiating teams for multiple significant cross-border Joint Ventures, including one consolidating operations with New Zealand’s Zeus S.A. (USD 150 million in annual sales). This experience highlights his ability to facilitate complex international business arrangements.
Protect Your Assets & Innovation: Secure your intellectual property in Chile and navigate the evolving landscape of technology law with a lawyer who understands international best practices. As Legal Affairs Manager, Gaston was “in charge of the protection of intangible assets, such as trademarks, invention patents and protection of internet domain names,” even designing patent and sanitary permits in the U.S. and other countries for a fruit preservation chemical. This demonstrates his proactive approach to safeguarding intellectual property.
Resolve Disputes Effectively: Benefit from experienced representation in international arbitration and commercial disputes, minimizing disruption to your business operations. Gaston has wide experience representing important corporations in complex commercial conflict negotiations and has a network of prestigious law firms in the US, Europe, Latin America, and Japan for international litigation matters.
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Meet Gaston Mansilla
Meet Gaston Mansilla, a bilingual corporate lawyer in Santiago, Chile, with an LL.M. and a Certificate in Management from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School. With over 20 years of experience in private practice and in-house roles at Chiquita Brands, he combines Chilean corporate law expertise with a strong understanding of U.S. legal needs.
Gaston bridges U.S.-Chilean legal communication challenges, addressing cultural and business differences. His education in U.S. business law and experience in finance and strategy at firms like Chiquita Brands and Hewlett Packard make him a distinguished corporate lawyer in Santiago.
When Due Diligence Fails
When Due Diligence Fails: Lessons from Chilean Ventures Imagine investing millions in a market without fully understanding its local dynamics—resulting
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Leverage Gaston Mansilla’s proven expertise, including his successful negotiation of multi-million dollar joint ventures and his track record of implementing robust corporate compliance programs.
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