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Álvaro Rosenblut

Álvaro is the partner responsible for the corporate area of az, advising clients on business matters, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, real estate law, civil and commercial contracts, and regulated markets.
In the M&A context, he has led important projects of companies that operate in various fields and industries, public and private companies, open and closed, for profit and non-profit, contributing in each of them his experience in the legal world and of business.
 
Our clients highlight his quick response capacity and commitment to the business. The foregoing is complemented with a comprehensive look and strategic vision that is key to solving the most complex requirements that arise. Throughout his career, he has generated relationships of trust that have led the Firm to advise companies for more than 20 years.
 
He is an active member of the Bar Association and the International Bar Association (IBA), actively participating in the committees of Corporate and M&A, Real Estate, Closely Held & Growing Business Enterprises.
  

Practice Area

Panel

  • Contributing Author

Experience

  • Albagli Zaliasnik (1998 - Present)
  • Harasic y Cía. (1994 - 1996)

Membership

  • Chilean Bar Association A.G.
  • International Bar Association (IBA)

Qualifications

  • Lawyer, (1998)
  • Master in Business Law, (2002)

Education

  • Universidad de Chile (1998)
  • Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (2002)

1 Contributions by Álvaro Rosenblut

Chile 2025 Business Law Guide: incorporation, foreign investment, taxation (including VAT on digital), competition/merger control, data protection and IP, employment/immigration, and recognition of foreign judgments and arbitral awards
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Chile 2025 Business Law Guide: incorporation, foreign investment, taxation (including VAT on digital), competition/merger control, data protection and IP, employment/immigration, and recognition of foreign judgments and arbitral awards
Updated November 2025 Chile stands as South America’s most economically stable nation and, per the World Bank, qualifies as a ‘high‑income economy’. It also records the region’s top economic freedom rating—22nd globally—according to the 2023 Index of Economic Freedom. This ranking signals its pro‑trade, pro‑investment stance, a clear and transparent regulatory framework, and a robust rule of law, all of which underpin sustained economic dynamism. Legal frameworks for operating in Chile Frameworks for operating in Chile In commercial practice, and under current Chilean legislation—which we outline in the next section—non‑residents have multiple avenues to invest in Chile. As a general principle, there are no restrictions on non‑residents conducting business in Chile or investing in domestic companies. Local law recognises several company forms. Owing to its versatility, the joint stock company ( Sociedad por Acciones ) is commonly preferred; however, the optimal vehicle will reflect investor priorities and the intended line of business. Foreign investors also operate not only via established legal entities but through representatives, agencies and/or contractual arrangements. For example, investments can be set up through joint ventures, among other legal contracts. Ultimately, investor preferences and the planned business activity decide the overall optimal vehicle and approach in Chile...
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