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Cristián Vial Le Beuffe

Partner

Email: cristian.vial@vgycia.cl

Phone: (562) 29462315

Address: Andrés de Fuenzalida N°22, Of. 403 Providencia

Practice Areas: Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Foreign Investment, Aviation Law, Finance and International Business.

Cristián Vial is a partner at Vial Gallardo Abogados and heads the firm’s Corporate and Aviation practices. He has more than 25 years of experience advising domestic and international clients on corporate matters, financing transactions, foreign investment and cross-border operations.

His practice focuses particularly on aviation law, aircraft leasing and financing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate advisory. He has participated in sophisticated international transactions involving the aviation industry, representing leasing companies, financial institutions and airlines in Chile and Latin America.

He obtained his law degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and holds an LL.M. in International Legal Business Systems from the University of Exeter, United Kingdom.

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Compliance and Regulatory Risk Management

Vial Gallardo advises companies on compliance, regulatory risk management and corporate governance matters, designing and implementing programs aimed at ensuring regulatory compliance and preventing legal and reputational contingencies.

Our practice includes the development and implementation of crime prevention models under Chilean Law No. 20,393, internal policies, codes of ethics, corporate protocols and compliance programs tailored to the specific needs of each organization and industry sector.

We also advise clients in their interactions with regulatory authorities and in the management of administrative and sanctioning proceedings, particularly within regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance and other service sectors. Our approach combines strategic vision, practical experience and compliance-driven tools designed to strengthen internal control, supervision and risk mitigation mechanisms.

Aviation Law

Vial Gallardo has a specialized aviation law practice focused on aircraft financing, leasing and international aviation transactions.

We advise domestic and international companies, financial institutions, leasing companies and aviation operators on matters related to contract structuring and review, aircraft financing, aviation security interests, aircraft and mortgage registrations, and the issuance of legal opinions for cross-border transactions.

Our experience also includes regulatory compliance before aviation authorities, licensing, operational regulations, insurance matters and dispute resolution related to the aviation industry.

The firm has participated in sophisticated international aircraft leasing and financing transactions in Chile and Latin America, representing leading participants in the global aviation industry.

Tax

We provide strategic tax advice to companies and individuals, focused on optimizing corporate structures and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Our services include:

  • Tax planning
  • Corporate restructuring
  • Tax audits
  • Representation before the Chilean Internal Revenue Service (SII)
  • Administrative tax proceedings
  • Tax litigation
  • Structuring of efficient investment and business models

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

We represent clients in complex litigation and administrative proceedings, providing strategic, technical and results-oriented legal representation.

Our experience includes:

  • Civil and commercial litigation
  • Contractual disputes and civil liability
  • Arbitration
  • Regulatory and administrative disputes
  • Insurance-related disputes
  • Judicial collection proceedings
  • Labor litigation
  • Administrative and sanctioning procedures

Corporate and Business Advisory

We advise domestic and international companies on corporate, commercial, civil, real estate, labor, regulatory and economic law matters. We assist our clients in the structuring, development and expansion of their businesses, providing strategic legal solutions and comprehensive legal support at every stage of their projects and investments.

Our practice includes:

  • Corporate and commercial law
  • Civil and commercial contracts
  • Real estate law
  • Regulatory and economic law
  • Labor and employment law
  • Administrative law
  • Legal advice to foreign investors and companies operating in Chile
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