He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on May 2.
He studied Law at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and graduated as a Lawyer in 1988.
He is the founder and managing Partner of Abdala & Cia.
His area of expertise is focused upon the business environment, corporate governance, directories and public and private tenders. Within the last years, he served as a lawyer for the public tender of Canal de Chacao and the Casino of Ovalle, both granted in favor of his clients. He leads the commercial and corporate governance areas of Abdala & Cia. He also actively participates in planning, strategy and in the development of high complexity judiciary affairs.
Ricardo stands out for his vast trajectory and experience providing assessment for foreigner investors and in the start up of foreign companies, participating in their creation, development and consolidation. He has extensive experience in the legal world related to business and their risks, and the increase and safeguard of the estate.
He is director, advisor, legal representative, legal sponsor and consultant. He holds the title of Compliance Officer through which he develops crime prevention models for a wide range of business areas, ensuring its proper implementation.
Languages: English and Spanish.
Recognitions: The Legal 500, Chambers, Leaders League, Best Lawyers
‘Ricardo Abdala Hirane has a unique ability to develop strategies and to read opponents. He is always present and concerned about not leaving loose ends, so as to have the best preparation for negotiations, even when complex and hostile.‘
Legal 500 Latin America 2021
‘Ricardo Abdala Hirane is a brilliant effective person, with multiple ideas and quick in his answers to questions or legal problems.‘
‘Good availability from the entire team, from the secretary to Ricardo Abdala Hirane, which makes a real difference.‘
Legal500 Latin America 2022
``Ricardo Abdala Hirane is an expert in corporate matters and has a very good knowledge of the gaming industry.``
Client's comment, 2024 edition
``The team is very dedicated and committed to its assigned areas.’ They take cases on as if they were their own - this is a quality not always seen in other firms.' The Legal 500 Latin America 2025