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    María Jesús Palacios Avilés

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    • Santiago de Chile

    aría Jesús is a partner in the areas of Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Tax

    She has more than 10 years of experience advising national and international companies on civil, commercial, and tax matters.

    Her practice focuses especially on restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, company incorporation, and tax planning.

    Academic Background

    • Law Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Diploma in Taxation, Universidad de Chile (2016–2017)
    • Diploma in International Taxation, Universidad de Chile (2017)
    • Master’s in Tax Management and Administration, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
    • II International Seminar on Roman Law “Good Faith in Contracting,” Universidad de Salamanca (2011)

    Related services

    • Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Tax

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