“For approximately seven years, the legal department of the SB group of companies has relied on external support from Matus y Torrealba Abogados Asociados. Their contribution has been essential to our handling of legal matters with suppliers and our representation before public institutions.”Jaime Fariña H.Head of Legal Affairs, Salcobrand S.A.
Legal · Public affairs · Compliance · Investment
Legal judgment to move forward.Management to stay in control.
We advise companies and investors from the initial idea or their arrival in Chile through stable operations, bringing together legal strategy, public affairs, compliance and permits through the LegalOps® method. We also selectively assist individuals with legal contingencies that require specialized advice.
We connect business vision, regulation and institutions so a project can start on solid ground, obtain its authorizations and grow from a sustainable foundation.
Meet the firmAbout us
A close, responsive firm connected to each decision’s reality.
Matus y Torrealba Abogados Asociados was founded in 2015 and currently has a presence in Santiago and Valdivia.
We combine legal judgment, regulatory knowledge and management to support companies, investors and individuals. Our approach is practical, preventive and coordinated, integrating public affairs, compliance, project development and legal contingencies.
2015Founded
Santiago · ValdiviaCurrent presence
Trusted relationships
What our clients say.
Real experiences from people and companies that have entrusted us with their legal matters. Comments translated from Spanish.
“Our family real estate investment company has continued across generations, and this law firm helps us keep moving forward with full confidence that we make the right decisions when legal contingencies arise.”Juan Pablo Torés C.Representative, Inv. Facundo Casas de Castro Limitada
“We first met this firm in 2016, and since then they have supported us in every business venture we have represented in Chile as foreign investors. They truly understand our business and how to establish it in Chile.”Sashaka and RumenRepresentatives, Business Aspect Chile SpA
“I came to them through a recommendation, and they supported and advised me in the best possible way to resolve an employment matter successfully. Beyond the excellent result for my family and me, they made the entire process manageable and I always felt confident that I was receiving sound advice.”Alejandro CastroCivil construction professional · Former public official
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Integrated capabilities
From law to operations. From compliance to public affairs.
We integrate legal advice, compliance, public affairs and commercial insight to support decisions that depend on permits, regulation, institutions and well-coordinated execution.
Public affairs and lobbying
Transparent representation of legitimate interests, public strategy, hearing preparation and engagement with authorities in accordance with Chilean Law No. 20,730.
View scopeCompliance and regulatory compliance
Design, implementation and improvement of compliance frameworks, risk matrices, policies, controls and reporting for preventive and traceable management.
View scopePermits and regulation
Design and follow-up of permitting roadmaps, filings and proceedings before public agencies, coordinating the legal and technical workstreams of each project.
View scopeInvestment and project launch
Legal and commercial support from the initial idea through operations, focused on viability, governance, compliance and business continuity.
View scopeSoft landing in Chile
Representation of foreign companies, corporate setup, contracts, regulatory adaptation and institutional and commercial coordination in Chile.
View scopeOutside general counsel and LegalOps®
Ongoing advice integrated into the company, with priorities, service levels, traceability and executive reporting to support timely decisions.
View scopeCorporate and disputes
Corporate governance, shareholder arrangements and commercial contracts, preventive risk management, negotiation and defense of the organization’s interests.
View scopeProjects and investment
From an idea to a solid operation prepared for growth.
We support the investor’s complete journey: viability, legal and commercial structure, permits, launch and normal operations. We seek to ensure that each decision considers economic sustainability, regulatory compliance and a long-term perspective, without promising outcomes.
LegalOps® applied to the projectWe organize accountable parties, milestones, permits, documents, risks and decisions so progress remains visible and traceable.
Validate the opportunity
We review the business model, relevant stakeholders, risks and regulatory path to build a realistic starting point.
Build a solid foundation
We define the corporate vehicle, governance, contracts, responsibilities and a compliance design prepared for growth.
Enable and connect
We coordinate permits, public institutions, strategic stakeholders and the partners required for the project to advance.
Operate and look ahead
We support project launch and normal operations with traceability, regulatory control and decisions focused on business continuity.
Public affairs and lobbying
“We connect legitimate private interests with the public sector through strategy, regulatory knowledge and transparent institutional relationships.”
01Public affairs strategy and stakeholder mapping.
02Lobbying and representation of interests under Chilean Law No. 20,730.
03Institutional engagement, permits and proceedings.
04Regulatory monitoring, risk prevention and traceability.
Compliance and regulatory compliance
“We turn obligations and risks into preventive, documented management connected to the reality of operations.”
01Regulatory assessments and risk and control matrices.
02Preventive models, policies and accountable owners.
03Due diligence, reporting channels and investigations.
04Training, monitoring, evidence and executive reporting.
Legal and commercial soft landing
Entering Chile with a clear local foundation.
We represent foreign companies during establishment and expansion: corporate structure, contracts, regulation, permits and connections with Chile’s institutional and commercial environment.
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