Darío is an associate, and leads the firm’s tax practice as Director of the Tax Department.

His legal practice focuses on tax planning and tax consulting regarding direct and indirect taxation –both at the corporate and personal levels– as well as representing taxpayers before the local tax authorities, tax litigation, and providing legal opinions in tax matters.

He is experienced in international taxation, the application of double taxation treaties, foreign investment structuring, corporate restructuring, acquisitions and sales of companies, the restructuring of family assets, and the application of tax benefits.

He has participated as a professor and a speaker in several courses and seminars regarding taxation and investment.

Professional Experience

• AlbagliZaliasnik (2009 - present)
• Tax Advisors S.A. (2005-2009)
• Puelma y Cía Ltda. (2002-2004)

Education

• Attorney at Law, University of Chile (2003).
• Post graduate studies in Enconmics and Finance, Business School, University of Chile (2006).
• Diploma in Tax Planning and Analysis, Law School, Catholic University of Chile (2007).
• Diploma in International Trade and Negotiation, Business School, University of Chile (2009-2010).
• LLM in Tax Law, Law School, Catholic University of Chile (2010).

Academic Experience

• Lecturer at the International Law Congress, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the University of Valparaíso Law School. Lecture titled “The influence of the OCDE’s comments in the interpretation of Chile’s tax treaties”. June 20th and 21st, 2011.
• Professor of courses “Partnerships and Foreign Agencies. Types,and  Conversion. Legal and Tax effects.” and “Not for Profit entities. Investment Funds. Consortiums. Legal and Tax treatment”, from the Master’s Degree in Business Law, University del Desarrollo, Concepción (2009).
• Speaker, “Legal Environment for Business in Chile”, for international students. Business School, Universidad Mayor (2009).
• Assistant professor, “Tax Planning”, Major in Business Administration Program, Business School, Catholic University of Chile (2008-2009).
• Assistant professor “Analysis of the current tax system and its alternatives”, from the Master’s degree in Tax Planning and Management, University of Santiago (2007-2008).
• Asistant professor, “Legal and Tax aspects of businesses and not-for-profit entities”, conducted fully in English, Major in Business Administration Program, Business School, Catholic University of Chile (2008).

Memberships

Chilean Bar Association

Chilean Institute of Tax Law

International Fiscal Assocation (IFA)

Languages

Spanish and English.