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Alessandri Abogados Announces Promotions Within Its Team

Alessandri Abogados announces the promotion of three outstanding lawyers within its team. Luis Fuentes has been appointed Director of the Litigation and Arbitration Practice Area, while Laura Hernández Bethermyt and Hernán Torres have been promoted to Intellectual Property Senior Associates.

New Regulations of the Public Procurement Law

As part of the modernization of the public procurement system established by Law No. 21,634, the new Regulations of the Public Procurement Law introduce significant modifications to contracting procedures and the Supplier Registry.

One Trust DataGuidance: learn about the guides for surveillance and evaluations in Chile

Since the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (‘CJEU’) in Schrems II, issued in 2019, multiple questions have arisen about surveillance laws and evaluations of third countries.

Personal Data bill is now on mixed commission

The Senate of the National Congress unanimously approved (32 votes) the report of the Constitution, Legislation and Justice Commission

New Law on Economic Crimes and Intellectual Property

With regard to the arrival of this new year 2024, it is important to remember that as of September 1 of this year, the amendments to the criminal liability of legal entities of the new law on Economic Crimes will enter into force.

A new compliance standard for non-for-profit corporations, foundations, and trade associations

The recently enacted Law No. 21,595, known as the Economic Crimes Law, has rightly generated intense study and debate in the legal and business community

Summer Internships in Alessandri

Alessandri welcomed 2024 with three new interns who will join us in four important practice areas of the firm: Litigation and Arbitration, Corporate, Intellectual Property and Data Protection

New Law for the Reconciliation of Family, Personal and Working Life comes into effect

On January 29, 2024 –30 days after its publication– the Law on reconciliation of family, personal and work life, which incorporates and modifies several rules to the Labor Code, will enter into force.

Chile presides over the Ibero-American Council of Country Brands in 2024

With the commitment “Creating the Future”, Chile proudly assumed the presidency of the Ibero-American Council of Country Brands (CIMAP).

Publication of New Law on Workplace Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Violence at Work

On January 15, Law No. 2,643 was published, which amends the Labor Code and other legal bodies, in matters of prevention, investigation and sanction of workplace harassment, sexual harassment or violence at work

Approach to data privacy from a self-regulatory perspective

The most updated jurisdictions on data protection share the view of self-regulation as the ideal way to prevent infringements, through the analysis of the risks associated with the processing of personal data. An example of this is the enshrinement of the duty of protection by design and by default.

Personal Data Protection: Relevant International Jurisprudence in 2023

Bearing in mind the progress of the personal data bill, we believe it is appropriate to comment on some infractions and sanctions that took place in Spain, the United Kingdom and Colombia. These are cases that could easily take place in Chile.

Publicly accesible sources in the data privacy bill of law

The sources accessible to the public (SAP) have been one of the most questioned causes when referring to the processing of personal data.

Consultative roundtables for Fintech Law implementation: consent in the open finance system

During 2023, the Financial Market Commission (CMF) held several consultative roundtables, in which Alessandri Abogados participated, in order to discuss the content of the seventy general applicability rules that it must issue under the Fintech Law.

Changes in the consent for personal data processing

Consent is one of the lawful bases for the processing of personal data. It is also perhaps the most invoked. However, little relevance has been given to the changes introduced by the bill. They imply a radical change in the management of consent.

Alessandri advises Ana Tijoux on editorial decisions for her new album “VIDA”

The national artist launched her new musical album, a milestone in her musical career that was supported by Alessandri Attourneys at Law. With the advice of Rodrigo Velasco A and Jaime Urzúa, the Chilean artist Ana Tijoux published her latest album “VIDA” (“life” in spanish).

Mielei & Miel Gibson

The mixed trademark “Mielei” is in the registration process, a trademark requested to distinguish “honey butter” from class 29 that makes a play on the name of the recently inaugurated Argentine president Javier Milei.

Personal Data Update Cycle

Due to the celebration of personal data month, our Data Protection Team led by Macarena Gatica with the collaboration of the two associates María Ignacia Ormeño and Jaime Urzúa, organized a series of talks to inform about the new regulations regarding this topic.

2023 legislative summary regarding data privacy and technology

In 2023, bills and various regulations related to personal data protection, cybersecurity and technology raised compliance standards of the subjects bound by these regulations, which will mean a great challenge for some industries. Below is a summary of the main developments in this area.

Requirements to prove suitability for the performance of functions

The Financial Market Commission (CMF) issued General Applicability Rule No. 503 (NCG)

Information requirements for investors and the general public

On January 12, 2024, the Financial Market Commission (CMF) issued the General Applicability Rule No. 504 (NCG) which regulates the provisions of the third paragraph of Article 65 of the Securities Market Law.

CMF regulates management of financial service providers under the Fintech Law, including investment

On January 12, 2024 the Financial Market Commission (CMF) issued General Applicability Rule No. 502 (NCG)

Capital Markets Regulatory Update – Chile

In January 2024, the CMF issued four rules related to the provision of financial services regulated by the Fintech Law.

Leaders League recommends Alessandri in Compliance, Litigation and Arbitration

Leaders League, the internationally recognized ranking agency, delivered the list of law firms that lead in different areas in 2024.

Pension Reform Bill in Chile – Cap on Underlying Fund Fees

This is one among other controversial proposals in the bill approved by the lower house and now being reviewed by the Senate.

New Law on Cybersecurity was published

Our partner Macarena Gatica participated in the promulgation of this law, which promotes safe digital environments in private and public services and the protection of personal data.

Official Gazette Published the Law on Cybersecurity

Law 21,663 on Cybersecurity was published in the Official Gazette on April 8, 2024.

Tax Incentives for Industrial Property in Chile

The tax discussion in Chile has been a recurring topic, however, a key perspective has been neglected: a greater promotion of innovation and creation of intellectual property

Intellectual property, technology and innovation in textile industry

A garment or a design can be protected in several ways. Footwear, dresses, shirts, pants, handbags, sketches and others can be protected under different statutes in Chile and in the world, making use of the tools of intellectual property.

Alessandri and MAS Analytics organized a breakfast on patient data and intelligence in the healthcar

The breakfast “Patient data and intelligence in the healthcare industry” was developed with great success, organized by Alessandri Abogados and MAS Analytics. Executives from clinics, medical centers, laboratories, and suppliers in this industry attended.