Andersen Global Enters Chile With the Addition of Two Collaborating Firms
Andersen Global enters the Chilean market through
Collaboration Agreements with two Santiago-based firms:
law firm Chirgwin Peñafiel and tax firm SPASA Consulting.
The firms are in close partnership with each other and add
depth and breadth to the organization’s Latin American
platform as it continues its steady expansion.
Founded in 2009, Chirgwin Peñafiel, led by Office Managing
Partner Andrés Chirgwin, is a full-service law firm
specializing in commercial and corporate law, M&A, energy,
labor law and banking & finance. The firm works with a
variety of corporate clients, being strongly focused on
providing legal support to multinational companies with
operations in Chile, while also assisting Chilean-based
companies with local and international legal needs.
Chirgwin Peñafiel has been recognized by IFLR1000,
Leaders League and Best Lawyers.
“Our firm is committed to delivering quality, comprehensive
solutions to our local and international clients,”SPASA
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“Andersen Global’s capabilities will equip us to provide
seamless, best-in-class solutions globally. We look forward
to collaborating with like-minded individuals that value
independence and transparency when handling client
matters.”
For more than 20 years, SPASA Consulting has provided a
full range of consulting services with a focus on tax
consultancy, accounting services and payroll compliance.
The firm’s expertise also includes in-depth knowledge and
understanding of IFRS and taxable rules, as well as a
strong focus on Australian companies working in Chile.
“We believe that quality work requires stewardship and a
trusted relationship with the client as well as specific
knowledge of their business and industry,” SPASA Office
Managing Partner Rodrigo Guerrero said. “Andersen
Global’s integrated approach of providing both tax and
legal services, is extraordinarily complementary to our
existing client base and the strong working relationship
that already exists between Chirgwin Peñafiel and SPASA
Consulting, giving us the competitive edge in our market as
we continue to work with both local and international clients.”
Andersen Global Chairman and Andersen CEO Mark Vorsatz
added, “Chirgwin Peñafiel and SPASA Consulting have
developed a close working relationship. These dynamic and
innovative firms bring a level of enthusiasm and dedication
that made them an excellent fit for our organization. Chile
is a significant region to our expansion plans in South
America, and the firms’ synergistic strategy, along with
their subject matter expertise and knowledge of the
market, will strengthen our organization’s global platform.”
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separate, independent member firms comprised of tax and
legal professionals around the world. Established in 2013
by U.S. member firm Andersen Tax LLC, Andersen Global
now has more than 6,000 professionals worldwide and a
presence in over 186 locations through its member firms
and collaborating firms.