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Recognition for JDF’s Private Wealth Law Practice

JDF’s Private Wealth Law practice was recognized in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth 2026 guide, one of the most influential rankings for the specialized legal community.

Wealth planning is no longer a niche within the legal world. Today, it is one of the fastest-growing areas in Chile, driven by tax changes, business succession, and new structures for managing large fortunes.

This edition reflected the category’s growth: the number of recognized firms increased from 12 to 14, and the number of leading lawyers rose from 37 to 47.

We congratulate the members of our PrivateWealthLaw practice area:

Rafael Valdivieso, partner

Martín Hudson, senior associate

Antonia Franken, associate

Pedro Bambach, associate

Andrea Silva, associate

Catalina Busquet, associate

NEW RECOGNITION FOR JDF

ur Labor Law partner, Alfred Sherman, was shortlisted for The Legal 500's 2026 Chile Awards in the Next Generation Partner category. This recognition highlights his career, experience, and commitment to excellence in labor law consulting

Extension of the Validity of the Classification of Transmission Facilities (Law No. 21,883)

Within the framework of the implementation of the recently approved Law 21.883 on Electricity Tariff Protection, and Ordinary Letter No. 1158 from the Ministry of Energy; on August 18, 2026, the National Commission

JDF IN CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS LATIN AMERICA 2027

JDF is once again among the firms recognized by Chambers and Partners. The new Chambers Latin America 2027 edition again acknowledges the work and experience of our team, with Jara del Favero Abogados featured.

Ministry of the Environment – Approval of the Decontamination Plan for Chlorophyll “A,” Transparency and Dissolved Phosphorus for the Villarrica Lake Basin

On August 13, 2026, the Decontamination Plan for Chlorophyll “A”, Transparency, and Dissolved Phosphorus in the Villarrica Lake Basin (hereinafter, the “Plan”) was published in the Official Gazette. The Plan will be in effect in

CMF Creates the New Regulatory Compendium for Stock Exchanges and Intermediaries

On July 27, 2026, the Financial Market Commission (“CMF”) issued General Rule No. 571 (“NCG No. 571”), which creates the Regulatory Compendium for Exchanges and Intermediaries (the “Compendium”).

Draft Amendment to the Environmental Impact Assessment System Regulation

On July 31, 2026, Exempt Resolution No. 4157 was published in the Official Gazette, approving the Preliminary Draft Amendment to Supreme Decree No. 40 of 2012, of the Ministry of the Environment, which establishes the