The Santiago-based law firm has become a partner of one of the largest firms in Asia. Chilean lawyer Matías Apparcel does not hide — from China — that he has just made the deal of his life.…
Just a few weeks ago, after years of debate, Chile’s new Pension Reform was approved by Congress. This reform aims to transform the country’s social security system by improving workers’ pensions, thereby presenting significant challenges for all…
A few weeks ago, after years of legislative processing, the new Pension Reform in Chile was approved by Congress. This reform seeks to transform the country’s social security system and improve workers’ pensions, presenting significant challenges for…
● Experts offer recommendations to prevent trademark infringement and explain how to act if it occurs. In Chile, the misuse of registered trademarks has gained increasing relevance, affecting entrepreneurs and companies across various sectors. Despite the legal…
By Belén Quezada On January 1, 2025, Law 21.663, known as the Cybersecurity Framework Law, came into effect, marking the first regulation of its kind in Latin America. This law aims to establish an institutional and regulatory…
On November 26, 2024, the Chamber of Deputies approved a set of key reforms to Chile’s Migration and Foreigners Law, modifying more than 56 articles of the current regulations. These changes have a significant impact on immigrants’…
On August 1, the Karin Law came into effect, designed to eradicate workplace harassment in companies and promote employee well-being. Since its implementation, this regulation has sparked a series of controversies, exposing loose ends in its enforcement…
Santiago, December 20, 2024 – Companies will face a significant transformation with the implementation of the new Data Protection Law, aimed at enhancing citizen protection and raising care standards. This law aligns Chile with a more modern…
By Catalina Pardo, Manager at Apparcel Uriarte Abogados. Over the past thirty years, there has been an increase in female participation in the workforce, yet we are still far from reaching similar participation levels to those of…
The updated law includes a significant increase in the underlying offenses for which legal entities can be held criminally responsible, as well as changes to certain criteria regarding the attribution of criminal liability and the legal requirements…