Founded With Purpose,
Driven by Expertise
In early 2026, a massive revamp was carried out with the sole purpose of becoming an attractive, disruptive alternative for international clients looking to expand and/or optimize their operations in Chile.
Thanks to our vast experience, we have seen firsthand what Clients need, and most importantly, where and why they sometimes become so disappointed and frustrated with local back-office providers. We understand that the key is to provide consistent, swift, clean, and streamlined services that ADD VALUE to Clients Operations.
We distinguish ourselves by providing a blend of well-thought-out general workflows and specific targeted solutions for each Client.
Co-Founder & CEO
Allan Barnett Schuler Covarrubias – LL.M.
Lawyer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Law School with over 15 years of experience helping medium to large-sized International Companies enter and successfully navigate the Chilean Business Ecosystem in various industries and sectors. Allan has made a career for himself leading local Multidisciplinary Teams with the sole goal of providing efficient, streamlined, and consistent services to International Clients by always prioritizing their needs, preferences, and operations.
Allan - who has dual Chilean and Canadian Nationalities – understands that local compliance and back-office services need to align and coexist in harmony with dynamic business realities, expectations, and timeframes. This is exactly the paradigm he brings to South Gate Advisory to ensure Clients find a Local Bilingual Back-Office Partner that truly adds value to their operations and expansion plans in the Region.
Taxation Consultant
Germán Bravo –
LL.M.
Lawyer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Law School, specializing in high-end and tactical legal taxation advice for local and international clients.
Germán has an impressive and holistic background and experience, having worked both at Deloitte (Tax & Legal Deloitte Chile) and with local Tax Authorities. (Servicio de Impuestos Internos) This particular and very rare “two sides of the street” paradigm is what makes him excel in project investment/financing, local and international taxation, taxation litigation, and overall company tax advisory across borders.
Labor and Employment Law Consultant
Camila Pérez Contreras –
LL.M. Candidate
This rising star is making a name for herself by practicing and providing high-end, tailored counseling on labor and employment law to both companies and individuals. Specifically, she excels in risk prevention, overall labor compliance, regulatory compliance, and litigation across various industries and business sectors.
International clients looking to expand and/or optimize their operations in Chile will find a comprehensive set of strategic counseling across day-to-day operations and well-thought-out preventive measures, designed to ensure swift, frictionless, and absolute compliance with evolving labor laws and regulations. Furthermore, Camila´s practice includes drafting and enhancing internal policies and protocols, ensuring the smooth implementation of corporate labor policies, conducting labor audits, managing employee terminations, and representing employers in complex litigation processes.
As a former lawyer at a leading international law firm, Camila understands that nowadays, it is critical that legal counsel adds value to local operations, streamlining business decisions.
Senior Accountant
Cristián Franco
Senior Accountant who has excelled in finance and accounting roles during his career. Franco has become an executive with extensive experience managing financial, accounting, and administrative teams across diverse industries. Throughout his career, he progressed from senior accounting leadership roles to executive management, building a strong track record in overseeing finances, improving operations, and making strategic decisions.
He specializes in strengthening financial controls, optimizing processes, and leading multidisciplinary teams to support organizational growth and stability. His career path demonstrates a consistent drive to assume greater leadership roles, guide financial strategy, and improve governance, reporting, and operational performance.