Firms To Watch: Corporate and M&A

ECIJA Argentina is known for advising clients on a wide range of corporate and M&A matters and drawing on the international network of its parent firm to cover complex deals spanning multiple jurisdictions. The practice is co-led by Octavio Zenarruza, who covers energy, infrastructure, oil-and-gas, sports, entertainment and private client and trust law, and Angeles Bernachea, who handles corporate law, commercial litigation and data privacy matters.
Deloitte Legal - Legal y Fiscal S.A.’s provides a broad range of services, including transactional work and day-to-day corporate support, for clients in a variety of sectors. Eduardo Bonis leads the team, with corporate all-rounder Cynthia Calligaro as the other key name.
EY Argentina advises clients on cross-border M&A deals and other transactional matters, as well as day-to-day corporate work. The firm is particularly active in the technology, renewables and industrial sectors. Experienced transactional lawyer Jorge Garnier leads the team alongside corporate and bankruptcy law expert Pablo Bisogno.
Llodrá Estudio Jurídico is best known as a compliance boutique, and since its launch in 2019 has also grown its corporate and M&A credentials. The firm handles a broad mix of corporate and transactional work, ranging from M&A and joint ventures to corporate restructuring, liquidation of corporate entities, contractual negotiations and general corporate housekeeping. Firm founder Melina Llodrá leads the practice.

Corporate and M&A in Argentina

Marval O’Farrell Mairal

The Marval O’Farrell Mairal corporate and M&A practice is a dominant market leader with an exceptional track record advising international and local clients on the most important and complex M&A deals and corporate matters in Argentina. The practice handles a broad range of domestic and cross-border private equity and corporate M&A deals across multiple sectors, and has become an increasingly influential regional player that is called on by multinational clients to coordinate transactions across Latin America. In addition to its transactional prowess, the practice has deep expertise and experience in banking, corporate disputes and day-to-day corporate matters, and is noted for close integration with the firm’s highly regarded tax practice. A team of unmatched scale in the Argentine market is co-led by highly respected veteran partners Pablo Artagaveytia and Pablo Viñals Blake. Other key talent includes firm chairman and outstanding M&A lawyer Santiago Carregal; private equity and venture capital expert Diego Krischcautzky, who has also built a thriving high net worth individuals practice; experienced transactional specialist Pablo Garcia Morillo; and Hernán Slemenson, who works regularly with private equity clients. The firm’s deep bench of senior lawyers also includes Barbara V Ramperti, who handles complex cross-border deals, joint ventures and business transfers; agribusiness and real estate expert Diego Chighizola; corporate law and M&A specialist María Macarena García Mirri; and María Laura Bolatti Cristofaro, who has advised on a wide range of transactions in the energy and automotive sectors among others. The depth of the senior team is further complemented with the vast experience of the esteemed Héctor Mairal. At associate level María Virginia Canzonieri, Lucia Trillo and Maria Agustina Giordano are names to watch.

Responsables de la pratique:

Pablo Artagaveytia; Pablo Viñals Blake


Les références

‘The lawyers in the practice have extensive experience and have developed management skills that make a difference when evaluating, recommending and defining actions and providing a legal perspective. The team is strongly business-oriented, which distinguishes it from other firms.’

‘Diego Krischcautzky is an outstanding lawyer within the practice and María Macarena García Mirri is a name to watch.’

‘The corporate and M&A team exemplifies excellence and has extensive regulatory and technical expertise.’

Principaux clients

Hiberus


Bombardier


Adecoagro


Danone


Boulan


TotalEnergies


AmSpec Group


Moolec


Publicis


Riverwood


Actis LLP


Stellantis Group


Lamb Weston International


Toyota Tsusho Corporation


Arla Foods


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Actis LLP, a UK private equity fund, on the acquisition of Digital Holdings Argentina from Nabiax, a European data center operator owned by Asterion Industrial Partners and Telefonica.
  • Advising Stellantis on two acquisitions of minority stakes in McEwen Copper, as well as on an investment in Argentina Litio y Energía, a developer of lithium projects in Argentina.

Allende & Brea

Allende & Brea is well-versed in advising international companies on complex transactional matters in Argentina and handles work across a wide range of industries, including technology, life sciences and insurance, where it is particularly strong. Clients praise the team for combining ‘international best practice with knowledge of the local Argentine market’ and the ‘ability to think strategically.’ The practice is co-led by seasoned M&A veteran Valeriano Guevara Lynch and the versatile Santiago Sturla, who handles a variety of work, including M&A, shareholder conflicts, financing, restructuring and day-to-day corporate matters. The team also draws on the broad skills and experience of Diego Botana, who has a strong practice in dispute resolution and restructuring, and Raúl Fratantoni, well known for his expertise in tax and working with family-owned companies. Other key names at the partner level include Marcos Patrón Costas (energy and infrastructure), Fernando Martínez Zuviría (life sciences) and Tómas Di Ció. At associate level, the firm also saw the reincorporation of company law specialist Gonzalo A Gándara in July 2023, following the completion of his LLM and some two-and-a-half years as a law clerk at Burr & Forman LLP in Florida.

Responsables de la pratique:

Valeriano Guevara Lynch; Santiago Sturla


Les références

‘Allende & Brea has advised us for almost eight years on all aspects of investing in Argentina. They are very professional and the team is made up of specialists from each of the required areas.’

‘Very professional and friendly, as well as being proactive and available 24/7 for advice and solving problems. They leave no work unfinished.’

‘The practice is distinguished by its comprehensive approach, combining strong legal experience with a deep understanding of client business needs. In-house counsel can rely on the team’s ability to deliver innovative and strategic solutions, backed by in-depth knowledge of the legal and business environment.’

Principaux clients

Affle International


Airbnb


American Airlines


Avis International


CBRE Richard Ellis


Codere


Cognizant


DLocal


Emirates


Entravision


Ferrero


Livent


Galaxy Resources


GE Digital


Assicurazioni Generali


Glaxo


Grupo Fortabat


Hexagon


Hyatt


Intel Corporation


Kodak Alaris


Labcorp


Lazard


Lenovo


Lojas Renner


Mastercard


Mercedes-Benz


MetLife


Naspers


OLX


PriceWaterhouseCoopers


Prosus Services


QBE


Reckitt Benckiser


Rexam


Sherwin-Williams


Techint Group


Siemens


Solvay


Syngenta


Winter Channel


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised pharmaceutical company Viatris on the transfer of assets from Pfizer to Aspen Pharma.
  • Advised Tomouzo on the acquisition of a majority stake in Quales Group.
  • Advised the owners of CEIMIC Group in the sale of a majority participation in CEIMIC Group to Phenna Group.

Beccar Varela

Beccar Varela has deep transactional expertise and is frequently called on by multinationals, private equity investors, local corporates and entrepreneurs for advice on the structuring and execution of complex acquisitions, disposals, minority stake deals, spin-offs, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations. The practice is also known for its solid corporate credentials, harnessing its full-service capability to provide a roster of domestic and international clients with comprehensive day-to-day corporate support on compliance, competition, labour and tax matters. The team works with companies across a wide range of industries, with mining, financial services and life sciences particularly active sectors during the last year. The formidable M&A lawyer Roberto Crouzel co-leads the practice alongside María Shakespear, who covers M&A, private equity, project finance, and fintech; private equity and private client specialist Ramón I. Moyano; and Alejandro Poletto, whose practice areas include banking & finance, M&A, capital markets, corporate law, project finance, mining and oil and gas. Energy and natural resources specialist Ricardo Castañeda is another key name at partner level, as is respected cross-border M&A practitioner Tomás Allende, versatile banking and corporate lawyer Carolina Serra, and Lucía Degano, who heads up the firm’s regional office in the free trade zone in Uruguay. Counsel Eugenia Radaelli (M&A, corporate advisory and banking and finance) and senior associate Luciana Liefeldt (corporate and financial transactions) lead the practice’s second line.

Responsables de la pratique:

Roberto Crouzel; María Shakespear; Ramón Moyano; Alejandro Poletto


Principaux clients

Pan American Silver


Allkem


Phenna Group


Grupo Don Mario


Itaú Unibanco


Grupo Sura – Suramericana


Laboratorios Poen


Macquarie Capital


Streamline


Cube Green Energy


Bioils Argentina


Kensing – One Rock Capital


Unilever


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Pan American Silver Corp. on the US$4.8 million global acquisition of Yamana Gold, a mining company with gold, silver, and copper assets in Argentina.
  • Advised Australian company Allkem on the merger with US company Livent.
  • Supported UK-based life sciences testing company Phenna Group on the acquisition of CEIMIC Life Sciences Testing Group, its first acquisition in Latin America.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja

The ‘meticulous’ lawyers at Bruchou & Funes de Rioja are known for supporting international and local corporates on the largest and most complex domestic and cross-border deals. Buyers, sellers and lenders operating across a broad spread of sectors regularly turn to the practice for advice on acquisitions, asset disposals, minority deals and joint ventures, as well as support on day-to-day corporate matters. The team is co-led by experienced M&A and energy lawyer Mariano LuchettiJavier Rodríguez Galli, who also fronts the firm’s oil and gas practice, and corporate law and governance specialist Maria Lucila Winschel. Firm founder and chairman Enrique Bruchou remains an important senior presence. Accomplished M&A lawyer Estanislao Olmos and the ‘creative’ Exequiel Buenaventura, who has a strong real estate and transactional practice, provide additional senior heft to the roster. A cohort of young partners, including Santiago Balbi (corporate law, M&A, private equity and venture capital), Florencia Angelico (company law and corporate governance) and Nicolás Dulce (real estate and M&A) provide further high-level expertise, with senior associates Hernán Alal, Agustina Rocca, Franca Stafforini and Youssef El Chaer leading the second line.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mariano Luchetti; Javier Rodriguez Galli; María Lucila Winschel


Les références

‘Meticulous lawyers when it comes to analysing complex issues. Good professionals and especially good people.’

‘They have significant knowledge and experience in the country. Florencia Angelico and Estanislao Olmos are the key lawyers in the areas we operate in.’

‘The firm has the ability to form specialised, interdisciplinary teams willing to work and provide solutions at short notice.

Principaux clients

Grupo Werthein


Compañía Cervecerías Unidas


Arcor


Amwins Global Risks


Vista Oil & Gas


Digital House


Netrix


American Industrial Partners


Cinven Group


TravelX


Intive


Supercanal


Bakelite Synthetics


Central Puerto


Parque Eólico Arauco SAPEM


GlobalLogic


MSU Energy


YPF


Delver Agents


Equinor


Banco Macro


Compass


Gadik


Syngenta


Santander Asset Management


Regency Group


Go Integro


Bunge


Cargill


Codere Group


Norwegian


Banco San Juan


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Banco Macro in its acquisition of 100% of the capital stock and votes of Banco Itaú Argentina, Itaú Asset Management and Itaú Valores, the Argentine subsidiaries of Brazil’s Banco Itaú.
  • Advised Gadik in the transfer of 100% of the capital stock of Gadik, a company that provides e-mail marketing automation services to companies to Tiendanube, an Argentine e-commerce platform unicorn.
  • Assisted Argentine electricity producer Central Puerto in the acquisition of Cordillera Solar VIII and Scatec Equinor Solutions Argentina.

Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno Abogados

Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno Abogados is called on by local and international clients to advise on a variety of complex transactions and projects in Argentina and abroad. M&A, strategic alliances, joint ventures and greenfield investments are all covered, with the firm also adept at handling corporate and commercial matters, including the negotiation of commercial agreements and corporate complex, cross-border reorganisations. The team has a strong record in the agribusiness and oil and gas sectors and is also known for its expertise in mining, manufacturing, engineering, technology and healthcare. The practice is led by the accomplished transactional and capital markets veteran Diego Parise, with vastly experienced firm founder Cristian Mitrani also providing strategic leadership and input. Siro Astolfi is another senior heavyweight and brings an exceptional transactions track record as well as deep expertise in antitrust and competition law to the table. Experienced private equity, M&A and restructuring partner Aixa Sureda adds further depth to the department’s senior bench. Veronica Zarate, who works extensively on transactions involving companies in Europe and Asia, and Mercedes Rodríguez Giavarini, a versatile transactional lawyer, provide additional partner-level support. The practice has strengthened its second line with the promotions of Evangelina González Soldo and María Jimena Martínez Costa to senior counsel. Fiorella Belsito and Melina Goldberg are other key names at the associate level.

Responsables de la pratique:

Diego Parise


Principaux clients

Asterion Industrial/ Nabiax


Adium Pharma (Laboratorios Raffo)


Agco


Air Bag One


Aluar


Alumini Engenharia


American Towers


AVEX


Ball Corporation


Biotoscana


Bosch Rexroth


Brenntag


Bunge


CNH Case New Holland


Deutsche Rück


Essilor


Farm Frites


Fratelli Branca


Geopark


Grupo Alfa / Alpek


Grupo Casino


Grupo Cepas


Grupo Televisa


HDI Seguros


Hexagon


Holcim


Hubix


Hutchinson Ports / BACTSSA


Ibel Group


Isringhausen


ITBA


IWG


Japan Tobacco


Molinos Agro


Kia Motors


RHI Magnesita


Mitsui & Co


Manufactura de Motores Argentinos


Molinos Agro


Molinos Río de la Plata


Novartis


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Bunge on the local aspects of its acquisition by Viterra, which formed a diversified global agribusiness company.
  • Advised its client Tenaris on the acquisition of the pipe coating business of Shawcor – now rebranded to Mattr – a publicly listed Canada-based provider of engineered solutions.
  • Advised dual-listed mining company Mineros on the sale of all of the outstanding shares in the capital stock of Mineros’ subsidiary Minas Argentinas to Delaware-registered entity Eris.

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen is known for its track record handling sophisticated, complex M&A transactions and advising on deals across a wide variety of industries and jurisdictions. The firm’s track record in energy and agribusiness matters is particularly strong, but the team is also well-versed in the consumer and technology industries. With an office network spanning Chile and New York, the practice is often called on to handle pan-regional deals in addition to Argentine transactions and also handles general corporate, tax, antitrust, environmental and regulatory issues. Jorge Perez Alati, an exceptional transactional lawyer with vast experience, co-leads a seasoned team of senior M&A veterans alongside Santiago Daireaux, who has built a strong M&A practice and is well-known as one of Argentina’s most experienced private equity lawyers; and Eugenio Aramburu, a go-to practitioner for buyout and cross-border M&A work. Tomás Pérez Alati, who was raised to the partnership in 2022, has proven a valuable addition to the team’s senior ranks, with senior associate Nicanor Berola, who covers M&A, venture capital and natural resources, fronting the firm’s second line.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jorge Pérez Alati; Santiago Daireaux; Eugenio Aramburu


Les références

‘A close team that is always available for clients.’

‘Practical and focused on business and the important things.’

Principaux clients

YPF


ENEL


Pointstate


Victoria Capital


Linzor Capital


Harvard Management Company


TGLT


Satus Ager


Etex Group


CCU


ZX Ventures


Phoenix Global Resources


Lilac Solutions


International Finance Corporation (IFC)


ICOMM – Itechnology


Quales Group


Vassalli Comercial & Fabril


Evonik


OREL Energy Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Enel Group on the sale of Enel’s 75.7% stake in the thermal generation company Enel Generación Costanera to Central Puerto.
  • Advised the Harvard Management Company (Harvard University’s investment fund) on the sale of more than 88,000 hectares of forestry land in Corrientes to Proener.
  • Advised Parallel on the acquisition of  Edding Argentina, the authorised distribution company of German writing and marker pen manufacturer Edding.

Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie leverages its global network to support multinational clients on complex, cross-border deals and is regularly called on to coordinate regulatory compliance, local documentation preparation, due diligence assistance, and the delivery of critical legal opinions across multiple jurisdictions. The firm’s expertise spans a wide range of sectors, with lithium mining and tech emerging as two areas of particular strategic focus in recent months. Respected M&A lawyer and long-time practice lead Gustavo Boruchowicz continues to support the team. Leadership of the team has passed to experienced transactional attorney Roberto Grané, who covers M&A deals, spin-offs and joint ventures in Argentina and regionally, and Francisco Fernández Rostello, whose practice also extends to banking and finance matters. Ezequiel Artola, who has acted on several high-profile mining deals, and transactional specialist Martin Roth, provide additional partner-level support.

Responsables de la pratique:

Roberto Grané; Francisco Fernández Rostello


Les références

‘The team has the flexibility to adapt to the client’s needs and meet the most demanding deadlines.’

‘I would like to highlight the leaders of the practice. Francisco Fernández Rostello and Roberto Grané are involved in the most relevant transactions. Likewise, Gustavo Boruchowicz was the leader for many years and has a very good track record. Finally, Martín Roth has grown a lot in recent years, leading many transactions.’

‘Roberto Grané is the best M&A professional I have ever met. Very strategic while still being attentive to the details.’

Principaux clients

Accenture


Accor Group


Advent International Corporation


Alba Capital Partners


Amcor


Antalis Finance


Archer Daniel Midland Co.


Atos


Aurelius


Baxter


Brevan Howard


Biotoscana Farma


Cables Epuyen


Ceva Logistics


Chenze Lithium International


Clayton, Dubilier & Rice


Eco to Energies


Emerson Electric Co.


Energicon


Federal Express Corporation


GanFeng Lithium


Harley-Davidson


Hydro Solutions


Knight


Dale Play


Getty Images,


Grundfos


Ingredion Incorporated


McAfee


Merck & Co


Ole Communications


Procter & Gamble


Puna Group


Rio Tinto


Sika


Spectrum Brands


Schlumberger


Tencent


Temasek Capital Management Pte. Ltd.


The Kraft Heinz Company


Underwriters Laboratories


Vale S.A.


Visma AG


Zenvia Mobile Serviços Digitais S/A


9Z Team


Principaux dossiers


  • Supported Tencent’s strategic investment in Ualá through new share issuance.
  • Advised private equity firm Advent International on Prisma Medios de Pago’s spin-off into Prisma, Payway.
  • We advised Brevan Howard on its investment in DolarAppthrough the issuance of class A preferred stock.

Bomchil

Bomchil is a full-service corporate advisory practice that prides itself on working with clients as integrated partners, rather than third-party legal services providers. In addition to day-to-day corporate work, the team handles complex, cross-border M&A, providing advice covering all aspects of dealmaking, including antitrust, bankruptcy, employment, environmental, IP, litigation and tax. Practice head Adrián Furman leads from the front with a busy transactional practice that spans international and domestic deals, as well as a diverse mix of clients and sectors. Tomás Araya, who specialises in M&A and restructuring; and financial services expert Patricio Martin are among the other key names at the partner level, with experienced anti-trust and competition law veteran Marcelo den Toom offering additional senior input. Francisco Zappa, who was raised to the partnership in 2024, and compliance specialist Florencia Pagani, lead a cohort of younger partners, with Paula Beveraggi as the main contact at the associate level.

Responsables de la pratique:

Adrián Furman


Les références

‘Bomchil stands out for its professional and comprehensive service.’

‘The firm demonstrates excellent teamwork and nurtures strong relationships with its clients.’

‘What makes Bomchil’s Corporate and M&A practice unique is its awareness of the sensitivity, urgency and relevance of each issue. They show a special commitment to understanding our needs, timelines and expectations. They allow us to work efficiently at the regional level, covering cross-border issues with countries such as Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.’

Principaux clients

Aeropuertos Argentina 2000


Air Products


Amazon Prime Video


American Express


AMC Networks Latin America


Araucaria Energy


AT&T


Blu Logistics Argentina


Chep


Chevron


C.H. Robinson


Cinemark


CNP Assurances


Corporación América Group


DLS Archer


Ecosecurities


Enel Group


Essilor International


Grupo La Nación


Huawei


INC


Litoral Gas


Metalsa Argentina


Milkaut


M.S. Technologies


Nutrien Group


Panamerican Energy


Paramount Global


PepsiCo


Philip Morris


SAF Argentina


Sodexo


Sucesores de Alfredo Williner


Televisión Federal – Telefe


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Savencia on the acquisition of Sucesores de Alfredo Williner, a company in the Argentine diary industry, with several industrial plants in the province of Santa Fe.
  • Advised 3M on the global separation and spin-off of its healthcare business.
  • Advised Novartis on the global spin off of Sandoz, its generics business.

DLA Piper Argentina

The ‘agile, responsive’ DLA Piper Argentina corporate team is called on by international companies and private equity firms for advice on cross-border deals in Argentina and Latin America. The practice covers all aspects of international transactions, including antitrust, tax, intellectual property and corporate finance matters. Private equity is a particularly strong area of focus. Deputy managing partner Martin Mittelman has a strong energy and natural resources practice, and co-leads the team alongside ‘first-class’ transactional lawyer Antonio Arias, who also serves as co-chair of DLA Piper’s Latin America regional group for emerging growth and venture capital. Counsel Juan Pablo Reverendo provides additional support, with the ‘diligentIgnacio Bard as the main contact at the associate level.

Responsables de la pratique:

Antonio Arias; Martin Mittelman


Les références

‘An agile, responsive team. Partners take the time to understand our needs as a client.’

‘Antonio Arias is a first-class partner, with great interpersonal skills. Ignacio Bard is diligent and thorough.’

Principaux clients

Proofpoint


IFF


NTT


Aditi Consulting


Globant


Advent International


Banco Itaú


Cerberus


Innovid


Okta


Avenga


ClearHaven Partners


Digital Agency/Rocket Insight


Oaktree


Banco Votorantim


Vicentin


Edenor


Booking


3i Group


The Carlyle Group


Cornerstone


Allata


CIVC Partners


Intellias


Salesforce


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Globant on the acquisition of Argentine-Brazilian advertising agency GUT.
  • Advised Provincia de Mendoza on the sale of shares in the potash mining site PRC to Compañía Minera Aguilar Potasio.
  • Advised Aditi Consulting in the acquisition of Resolvit Resources, a technology and management solutions provider.

Martínez de Hoz & Rueda

A dominant force in energy and oil and gas M&A, Martínez de Hoz & Rueda is regularly called on by international and domestic clients to advise on deals in the energy space. In addition to its formidable energy track record, the firm also regularly handles day-to-day corporate work from clients in the financial services, consumer and technology sectors. Accomplished M&A lawyer Fernando Zoppi, who handles a wide variety of private equity, venture capital, energy and telecoms engagements, heads the practice, with corporate and transactional all-rounder Tomás Dellepiane providing further partner-level expertise. The firm recently strengthened its partner group with the promotion of transactional lawyer Marcos Blanco to the partnership. Energy specialist José Martínez De Hoz and finance practice co-head Martín Lepiane are also called on to provide additional senior support when required. Sofia Reymundo leads the firm’s second line.

Responsables de la pratique:

Fernando Zoppi


Les références

‘The team has deep knowledge of the nuances of M&A in Argentina. They respond quickly and effectively and manage to create creative solutions that meet commercial objectives and client requirements.’

‘The team is young and agile and knowledgeable about the practice. They stand out in the energy and energy transition industry.’

‘Direct and dedicated engagement from partners.’

Principaux clients

ExxonMobil


Trafigura


Inter-American Investment Corporation


Cabify


AON


Delta Patagonia


Pan-American Energy


WintershallDEA


Neoen


Imerys


Megeve


Fibrazo


WonderBrands


Cross Capital


Grupo CAPEX/CAPSA


Excelerate Energy


Fortescue Metals Group


Sysworld


Interbarge


Goldwind


Harbour Energy


Patagonia Energy


Neuss Fund


Tullow Oil


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted as Argentine legal counsel for Harbour Energy in connection with the acquisition of Wintershall Dea’s upstream assets in Norway, Germany, Denmark, Argentina, Mexico, Egypt, Libya and Algeria as well as the CO2 capture and storage licenses in Europe.
  • Represented Equinor Wind Power and Scatec ASA Solar in connection with the sale of Cordillera Solar VIII and Scatec ASA Equinor Solutions Argentina – the owner and operator, respectively, of the Guañizuil IIA solar park located in San Juan.
  • Advised Asolvi, a European provider of industry-specific field service management (FSM) software, in connection with the acquisition of Binary’s local subsidiary in Argentina.

O'Farrell

O'Farrell supports a long-standing client base with advice on day-to-day corporate matters and support on high-value M&A transactions. The firm is best known for its expertise in the energy and electricity sectors, where it holds a long track record, but is also active in the automotive, healthcare, construction, real estate, entertainment, agribusiness, food and drink and TMT sectors. Veteran energy lawyer Uriel F. O'Farrell co-leads the practice alongside Sebastián Luegmayer, a banking and finance expert; experienced M&A and corporate law practitioner Ernesto Genco; and Marcela Lorenzo Villalba, who has joined the team as a partner. Villalba handles a wide range of corporate law and M&A work and also leads the firm’s German desk, working closely with German corporates and law firms on various cross-border matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Uriel O’Farrell; Ernesto José Genco; Sebastián Luegmayer; Marcela Lorenzo Villalba


Les références

‘Partner Marcela Villalba is incredibly responsive. Her work is clear and she is able to deliver advice on short timeframes. She works efficiently and has a commercial approach to providing advice. ’

‘The team are always available and provide responses to internal needs using plain and easy-to-understand language.’

‘O’Farrell has lawyers of excellence who are very knowledgeable about the market. Ernesto Genco stands out.’

Principaux clients

Ford Motor Company


YPF Energía Eléctrica


Pampa Energía


Comunicaciones y Consumos


Naturgy


Grupo Concesionario del Oeste


Eni


Dräger Argentina


Energía San Juan


Agua Negra


Enaex Argentina


Latinoamericana de Energía


Nokia-Alcatel


Stream Flo SAS


Hattrick Energy


Quad Graphics


Huawei


Amazon Web Services


Farmacity


Louisiana Pacific


Amadeus IT Group


Vestas Development


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Farmacity with the acquisition of Food Commerce, a company engaged in the selling of healthy and natural food.
  • Advised YPF Energía Eléctrica on and absorption of Y- GEN Electrica and Y- GEN Electrica II as incorporated companies, whereby the absorbed companies were dissolved without liquidation.
  • Advised and assisted Anselmo L Morvillo SA during its conversion process from a S.A. corporate type to S.R.L. corporate type.

Salaverri, Burgio & Wetzler Malbran

Salaverri, Burgio & Wetzler Malbran is known for handling complex M&A work for local and international clients and is regularly called on by corporates and private equity firms for advice on multi-jurisdictional deals across a range of territories, including the US, Europe and Africa. The team has an exceptional track record in the power and energy sectors and is also active in construction, agribusiness and financial services. The practice is led by accomplished M&A lawyer Diego Salaverri, who is recognised for the depth of his energy practice. Tomás Arnaude, who has a busy M&A practice and is a regular presence on cross-border deals, and Martín Fernández Dussaut, who covers energy and construction deals, are other key partner names, alongside M&A, antitrust and corporate law specialist Elena Sozzani and Pablo Fernández Pujadas, whose M&A expertise is complemented by a strong grounding in banking and finance. Firm co-founder and dispute resolution expert German Wetzler Malbran provides additional senior support when called on, with Josefina Ryberg as the main contact at the associate level.

Responsables de la pratique:

Diego Salaverri


Les références

‘Impeccable advice. The team is professional and proactive. They work efficiently, without delays or setbacks.’

‘A responsible and attentive firm. The lawyers engage with good dialogue and judgment.  They are willing to collaborate at all times and provide excellent support.’

Principaux clients

Grupo ST


Aleph Group


Pampa Energía


Unblock


Arca Continental


Warner Media


Southern Cross


Transener


Inversora Juramento


Honeywell


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Pampa Energía on an asset swap consisting on the sale of the entire shareholding of Greenwind to Total Austral.
  • Advised Grupo ST, together with other buyers, on the acquisition of insurance company Cardif Seguros from BNP Paribas.
  • Advising Unblock Computing Argentina on two joint ventures related to the deployment of digital flare mitigation projects in Vaca Muerta.

Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani

Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani provides a comprehensive range of corporate and transactional advice, working on M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructurings as well as day-to-day corporate matters. Retail, banking and energy are particularly strong areas, with the practice also frequently sought out to provide niche support to high-net-worth individuals and wealthy families on corporate matters. The practice is co-led by Juan Pablo Bove, a private equity and M&A expert, and Federico Martín Otero, an established M&A lawyer with extensive domestic and cross-border deal experience. Banking and finance veteran Federico Salim and Julián Razumny, who is well-versed in corporate, M&A and debt restructuring matters, are called on to provide further partner-level expertise. Associates Camila Evangelista and Paula Cerizola front the practice’s second line.

Responsables de la pratique:

Juan Pablo Bove; Federico Otero


Les références

‘Some of the partners are fluent in Portuguese and truly understand Brazilian culture. Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani are in my opinion the best option for transactions that involve both Brazil and Argentina.’

‘Federico Otero and Juan Pablo Bove invest their time in providing practical legal solutions instead of providing commoditised legal advice.’

‘The Tavarone team stands out for its dedication to its client.’

Principaux clients

Fluxus


Roch


Grupo Pérez Companc


Cargill


Elawan Group


Enel


Open Pass


Caja de Ahorro y Seguro


La Estrella S.A. Compañía de Seguros de Retiro


Grupo Albanesi


MSU Group


Cinépolis Group


Fiserv


Bibank


San Cristobal Group


DLL Leasing


Aerodoc


Vitalcan


Cloudhesive Argentina


Grupo La Cabrera


Aurum Valores


Club Atlético River Plate


Invertir en Bolsa


Vaas


Cepas Argentina


Dreamco


Extendeal


Tozzi Green


AstroPay


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Dreamco on the acquisition of Procter and Gamble’s laundry and dish care business in Argentina marketed under the Ariel, Ace and Magistral brands.
  • Advised Open Pass and its founding partners in the negotiations with Telecom Argentina involving the acquisition of a 50% indirect stake in Open Pass.
  • Advised Inkia Energy on the sale of the Orazul group of companies to Aconcagua Energía.

Alfaro-Abogados

Alfaro-Abogados‘s corporate team focuses on representing foreign strategic investors and investment funds doing business in Argentina. With desks in Beijing and New York, an interdisciplinary team also provides cross-border M&A, tax, labour and regulatory support to clients across Asia, Europe, and the US. The practice is fronted by Sebastian Rodrigo, an experienced corporate and regulatory lawyer, and senior associate María Florencia Sota Vázquez, who complements her corporate expertise with a strong immigration practice. Managing partner and well-known transactional lawyer Carlos Alfaro is also available to the senior team, with mining specialist Andrés Villarreal providing further partner-level backup.

Responsables de la pratique:

María Florencia Sota Vázquez; Sebastián C. Rodrigo


Principaux clients

Climate, Controls & Security Argentina


Praxair Argentina


Salentein Argentina


Ecolab


Atex Argentina


Aguia Branca


Ajinomoto do Brasil


Bataan


Fides


Securion


Anios América


Principaux dossiers


  • Advise Climate, Controls & Security Argentina on day-to-day corporate matters.
  • Assist Praxair across a range of corporate transactions.
  • Providing day-to-day corporate support to Salentein Argentina.

Brons & Salas

Brons & Salas advises local and international clients on M&A, corporate reorganisations, due diligence, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, corporate registrations, procurement and dispute resolution. A wide spread of industries are covered, including manufacturing, technology, pharma and real estate. Environmental law expert Guillermo Malm Green leads the practice, with Florencia Askenasy, who has built a strong compliance practice, as another key contact. Associates Laura Conde and Florencia Crivelli lead the second line. Former practice co-head Mariano Del Olmo has left the firm.

Responsables de la pratique:

Guillermo Malm Green


Les références

‘Guillermo Malm Green and Florencia Askenasy are always available and provide support and advice that generates value for clients.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Advised German marker stationery manufacturer Edding on the sale of 100% of its shares in its Argentine affiliate.
  • Advising BMS International, an affiliate of the Brunstad Christian Church, on an acquisition involving several companies around the globe, including two Argentine companies.
  • Advised Prime Sistemas de Atendimento ao Consumidor (Prime) in the negotiation and execution of a stock pledge agreement.

Estudio Bunge

Estudio Bunge is best known for advising corporates, private equity and venture capital firms on M&A transactions in a wide range of industries, with the firm particularly sought out for its expertise in the real estate, insurance, maritime and logistics sectors. The firm is co-led by well-regarded litigation lawyer Diego Bunge, active M&A partner Pedro Menendez San Martin, and Agustín Bunge, who covers a wide range of transactional and capital markets work. Other key names include corporate all-rounders Cristian Lacoste and Silvia Ludtke, as well as Carlos Nogueira, who is well versed in civil and commercial contract law. The additions of Eduardo Adragna and Humberto Guardia Mendonca as of counsel at the end of 2023 have further strengthened the team’s senior line-up, with the pair bringing experience across a range of practice areas, including regulatory and administrative matters, competition, international trade and maritime and aviation law. Associate Gabriel Viola leads the second line, providing high-level support to the senior team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Diego Bunge; Pedro Menendez San Martin; Agustín Bunge


Les références

‘Estudio Bunge’s corporate and M&A team has a strong understanding of the commercial interests of the parties participating in the transactions and addresses them with flexibility and skill.’

‘Pedro Menéndez San Martín delivers experience and creativity in negotiations.’

‘Estudio Bunge’s lawyers have solid backgrounds and experience in a wide range of relevant legal areas, including corporate, M&A, commercial, maritime, international regulatory, litigation, finance and banking, among others. This diversity of expertise enables them to provide comprehensive advice to cover the legal needs of clients.’

Principaux clients

Nordelta


Monster Energy


adidas


Michelin


Red Hat


The Not Company


Limoneira Company


Supercemento


Iron Mountain


Hospital Italiano


Merama


J&F Investimentos


Transbarge Navegación S.A.


Pastora Neuquen


Trans-Ona


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised textile manufacturer Pastora Neuquen on all corporate and labour aspects of its decision to close its plant.
  • Advised Meridian Group on the acquisition of Argentine maritime company Trans-Ona.
  • Advised Marcelo Landó on the sale of the solar project Amanecer IV to Total Austral.

Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados

Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados is known for supporting local and foreign clients with comprehensive advice on day-to-day corporate matters and is often called on to assist the Argentine subsidiaries of multinationals. The technology and consumer sectors are particularly strong points for the practice, which also handles transactional work. The versatile Agustín L. Cerolini, who covers a wide range of corporate and financial matters, including financial and real estate trusts, reorganisations, capital markets and FX regulation, leads the team and is backed up by a cohort of capable associates, including the ‘excellentMartín Chindamo and corporate regulation specialist Natalia Romina Artmann.

Responsables de la pratique:

Agustín Luis Cerolini


Les références

‘The lawyers stand out for their availability and their remarkable customer-centric and business-centric vision. The partners demonstrate deep knowledge and experience in the field and of the market.’

‘They are very willing to collaborate when we have a question and are very diligent. Martín Chindamo is excellent.’

‘They are always available for an urgent call. They know a lot about business formation.’

Principaux clients

Catapult Sport


Ahern Argentina


Corpag


Perficient


Proficio Investment


Workana


Banco de Servicios Financieros


Tunnelconsult Engineering


Grupo de Servicios y Gestiones


Grupo Global


C5 Capital


Merquimia


ILF Consulting Engineers Austria


White Lions


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised First Plus Soft, a subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Perficient, on the drafting and revision of corporate and contractual agreements, as well as registrations and fillings before Argentine authorities.
  • Advised angel investment firm White Lions as lead investor in Galtec’s first investment round.
  • Assisting Ahern in the development of the company’s operations in Argentina.

Curtis - Fernandez Quiroga, Ayarragaray & Ocampo

Curtis - Fernandez Quiroga, Ayarragaray & Ocampo advises domestic and foreign entities across a range of industries on transactional and day-to-day corporate matters. The team is well-versed in handling complex transactional work involving multinational companies and is regularly sought for advice on inbound investment into Argentina. Luis María Ayarragaray is an experienced transactional and finance practitioner and co-leads the practice with Esteban Daireaux, a versatile corporate lawyer with a particularly strong track record in the agribusiness sector. Rodrigo de Nuñez, who was raised to the partnership in 2023, is another key name.

Responsables de la pratique:

Luis María Ayarragaray; Esteban Daireaux


Les références

‘A friendly and approachable team of highly qualified attorneys. Partners are directly involved and take the time to understand the operations of their clients.’ 

‘The firm’s attorneys display exceptional professionalism, extensive experience and deep knowledge of global mergers and acquisitions. There is an unwavering commitment to excellence at all stages of the legal process.’

‘There is a unique focus on integration with clients’ internal teams, which support highly collaborative and personalised service, tailored to each client’s specific needs.’

Principaux clients

Viterra Argentina


Lartirigoyen


Banco Patagonia


Coca Cola Femsa


Banco De La Pampa


Axalta


Renova


Agrality


Despegar


Koin


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Viterra Argentina on the potential purchase of a stake in Vicentin following a complex reorganisation process.
  • Acted as local counsel to Viterra on the global merger with Bunge.
  • Advised Agrality on inorganic and organic expansion strategies across multiple jurisdictions.

Dentons Rattagan Arocena

Dentons Rattagan Arocena works closely with its international parent firm to advise multinational clients on cross-border transactions across Latin America, as well as commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, corporate restructurings, foreign exchange and tax matters. The practice is co-led by a large team of partners that includes veteran energy lawyer Michael Rattagan; fintech specialist Ricardo Balestra; data privacy and corporate law partner Santiago Oliva Pinto; Roberto Bauza, who covers finance and compliance; experienced aviation and M&A practitioner Juan Martin Arocena; and Analía D’Oria, who handles a variety of M&A and day-to-day corporate work. Counsels María Cecilia Tuccillo, María Paula Morelli and David Macchi are other names to note. Associate Lourdes Penida has left the firm to take up an in-house role.

Responsables de la pratique:

Michael Rattagan; Juan Martin Arocena; Ricardo Balestra; Analía D’Oria; Santiago Oliva Pinto; Roberto Bauzá


Principaux clients

Mobivia Group


CSI Holdings


Braskem Argentina


Cambridge Assessment Overseas Limited


Biomet Argentina


MSD Argentina


Localiza


Piano


Kuraray


Faena Hotels


Infosys Consulting


Mercosur OnLine


Panini


Velcro Argentina


NeoSecure


Inchcape Argentina


Galderma


Organon


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising Mobivia Group on the sale of automotive services business Norauto Argentina.
  • Advising Cambridge University on establishing its representation in Argentina, as well as various corporate and contractual matters.
  • Advising Organon on local corporate and commercial matters on a regular basis, including exchange control and tax support.

Estudio Garrido Abogados

Estudio Garrido Abogados is best known for its work with private equity and venture capital clients, who turn to the team for advice on funding rounds and M&A deals across a myriad of industries, including oil and gas, food and drink, media and entertainment, healthcare and tech. A cohort of experienced transactional lawyers – Gustavo Garrido, Diego Garrido, Raúl Granillo Ocampo and Lucas Granillo Ocampo – lead the practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gustavo Garrido; Raúl Granillo Ocampo; Lucas Granillo Ocampo; Diego Garrido


Les références

‘I have relied on Gustavo Garrido as a trusted advisor and he is among the best lawyers I have worked with anywhere – and definitely in Argentina.’

Principaux clients

Burford Capital


Celulosa Argentina


Advent International


AQUA Capital


L Catterton


Luigi Bosca


Susana Balbo


Tienda Nube


Tarkett


Technysis


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Unimetal Group in the purchase of ACECAR.
  • Advised the controlling shareholder of Asignet USA on the acquisition of XIGO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTT America.
  • Represented food company Patagonia Bites in its capitalisation and initial investment round.

Hope, Duggan & Silva

Hope, Duggan & Silva‘s multi-disciplinary practice provides companies in a broad range of sectors – including finance, utilities and natural resources – with a full-service offering that covers transactional, tax and regulatory matters. Respected corporate veteran Juan Duggan co-leads the practice alongside experienced corporate and M&A practitioner Rufino Arce. Capital markets and corporate partner Gotardo Pedemonte and senior associate Nicolás Ricciardi are other key contacts. Associate Milagros Pontoriero has departed to take up a post at Beccar Varela.

Responsables de la pratique:

Juan Duggan; Rufino Arce


Principaux clients

Sabic


SHPP


Infor Argentina


Mayekawa


Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria


Industrial and Commercial Bank of China


Casino Groupe


Rappi


Los Antilopes


Siemens


Koch Industries


Pyxus International


Minera Santa Cruz


International Container Terminal Services


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Sabic Saudi Arabia on corporate matters related to its Argentine affiliates.
  • Advised Infor Argentina on a capital contribution to support investment in a Chilean subsidiary.
  • Advised Xylem on capital injections into its Argentine affiliate, Xylem Water Solutions Argentina.

Leonhardt & Dietl

Leonhardt & Dietl is a boutique firm that focuses on cross-border corporate M&A, commercial law and dispute resolution work. The team is comfortable handling matters in English, German and Spanish and leverages its multilingual capabilities to service a primarily international corporate client base. The firm is particularly sought out for advice by Argentina’s German-speaking business community. A cluster of five partners co-lead the team. Federico Leonhardt has a strong practice advising Argentine companies with German links; Martin Dietl, previously an in-house lawyer at American Airlines and Allianz, focuses on corporate law and M&A; Enrique Schinelli Casares is an established M&A lawyer; Ramiro Santurio is known for his track record in the pharmaceuticals industry; while Maria Del Pilar Gutierrez has built a strong media and advertising practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Enrique Schinelli Casares; Maria del Pilar Gutierrez; Federico Guillermo Leonhardt; Martin Dietl; Ramiro Santurio


Les références

‘A responsive and professional team. As a German company, we valued being able to work and communicate in German.’

‘Martin Dietl is always available and transparent. He has a good network of advisors and service providers.’

‘Leonhardt & Dietl provide personalised attention. They are always available to listen and they propose alternative points of view. We have worked together for years.’

Principaux clients

Reckitt Benckiser


Novo Nordisk Pharma


Allianz Argentina Compañía De Seguros


CLAAS Argentina


Dr. Schar Argentina


Pförtner


Deutsche Welle


Kärcher


Symrise


Fischer Argentina


Honeywell


Giesecke+Devrient


Festo


Mann+Hummel Argentina


Doehler


Pfisterer


Schott Envases Argentina


HELM


VEKA


Häfele


Pelikan Argentina


Multivac Argentina


Heinr. Böker Baumwerk GmbH


Bodegas Norton


Finca Ferrer


Selectchemie


Fundacion Siemens


Pisos Alemanes


Phoenix Contact


Igenomix


Lombardi Ingenieri Consulenti


Rehau Argentina


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Ricetec on the sale of its Argentine subsidiary and ancillary disinvestment activities in Argentina.
  • Advised Lombardi on the bidding process for the Zonda Project.
  • Advised Vision Net Zero on the set-up of the legal structure and investment activities in the Redd carbon and biodiversity project in Jujuy.

MBP Partners - Abogados

MBP Partners - Abogados is called on by local and international clients for advice on a variety of M&A, regulatory, tax, compliance and governance matters. The team works with clients across a wide range of sectors, with technology, financial services, commodities and construction being particularly busy areas. Victoria Bengochea, who has a strong background in banking and finance, fronts the firm’s corporate offering with further senior support coming from partners Karina Damiano, who handles corporate reorganisations, legal audits, due diligence, conflict resolution and oil and gas regulation, and the compliance-focused Ignacio Meggiolaro. Associate Pilar Arrigo leads the second line, covering a mix of corporate, registration, transactional and governance matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Victoria Bengochea


Les références

‘MBP Partners is a highly dedicated law firm that has been a longstanding partner for us.’

‘Victoria Bengochea and Ignacio Meggiolaro are dedicated, experienced and very professional people.’

‘They are well prepared to handle any situation that comes their way. A qualified team facilitates smooth service provision.’

Principaux clients

Fiplasto


GCDI


BTG Pactual


Mota-Engil Group


LongPing Hi-Tech Group


Ripio Group


Marina Rio Lujan


Dana Group


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised a pool of investors on the acquisition of 57 per cent of the shares of Fiplasto, an Argentine listed company.
  • Advised the shareholders of Ausur, the former concessionaire of the Ezeiza Cañuelas highway, in a complex transaction to liquidate some of its assets and transfer credit shareholders.
  • Advised LongPing Hi-Tech Group on its onboarding in Argentina, including equipment imports, supplier agreements, staff recruitment and funding arrangements for local vehicles.

Naveira Truffat Martínez Abogados (NTMA)

Naveira Truffat Martínez Abogados (NTMA) is best known as a specialist bankruptcy and restructuring firm that in recent years has successfully established a mainstream corporate practice. Transactional work flowing from its core restructuring practice remains a key pipeline, and the firm has also expanded into M&A and day-to-day corporate work, providing advice to clients in the oil and gas, tech, retail and pharma industries. Agustin Ferrari has played a key role in broadening the firm’s market share into the wider corporate market and co-leads the team alongside Oscar Martínez, who covers a mix of distressed and non-distressed transactions. Counsel Javier Malamud, a tax law expert, adds to the firm’s corporate capability, with Valentin Martinez and Juan Sabia also well versed in corporate law. Litigation and restructuring specialist Rafael Mallo is also available to the team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Agustin Ferrari; Oscar Martinez


Nicholson y Cano Abogados

Nicholson y Cano Abogados‘s corporate and M&A team advises local and international companies on M&A deals in a wide range of industries, with energy, agribusiness and mining among its most active areas. Tax, antitrust, forex controls, financing and day-to-day corporate matters are also covered by the firm’s full-service team. Active transactional lawyer María Fraguas co-leads the team with Nicolás Perkins, who has a strong energy practice. Versatile corporate lawyer Naldo Dasso, who is known for his consumer industry expertise, provides further support alongside Carlos Marcelo Villegas, who leads the firm’s banking and finance practice, but also has extensive corporate and transactional experience.

Responsables de la pratique:

Maria Fraguas; Nicolás Perkins


Principaux clients

Adidas


Aesa


Arcelor Mittal


Arena Investors


Atos


Cargill


Cerveceria y Malteria Quilmes


Chevron


Despegar.com


Eris LLC (Minas Argentinas)


Garovaglio y Zorraquin (GyZ)


General Motors


Globlastar


Grupo La Mantovana


HSBC


JP Morgan


Ledesma


Mitsubishi Corporation


Pedidos Ya


Pegasus


PPro


Prudential


Sancor


Santa Juana Limited


SLB


Stahl Chemicals


Sulzer Turbo Services Argentina


Telefonica


Universal Assistance


Verizon


Whirlpool


YPF


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Santa Juana Limited in the sale of Torogei, owner of the Santos Lugares Ranch in the Santiago del Estero Province.
  • Acted as legal counsel for buyers Eris in the due diligence process of Minas Argentinas, the operator of the Gualcamayo mine located in San Juan and La Rioja.
  • Argentine counsel for Arena Investors in a complex transaction involving Lithium Energi Exploration.

Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS)

Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS) is a boutique firm that focuses exclusively on corporate and tax work, providing a select list of long-standing clients with high-level, senior partner-led advice. The team works on local and cross-border transactional matters and has built a strong reputation for its expertise in the tech, fintech, agribusiness, energy and food and beverage sectors. Experienced M&A lawyer Rafael Salaberren leads the practice alongside Juan Manuel Campos Alvarez, who has played a key role in building a growing roster of venture capital clients. The firm has further strengthened its cross-border credentials with the opening of a Uruguay desk in Montevideo, partnering with well-regarded Uruguayan corporate lawyer Eduardo Ferrari.

Responsables de la pratique:

Rafael Salaberren; Juan Manuel Campos Alvarez


Principaux clients

The Coca-Cola Company


Kaszek Ventures


InterEnergy Holdings


Kerry Ingredients


Bank of Nova Scotia


Big Time Studios


Decentraland Foundation


Muun Wallet


MercadoLibre


Vopero


Questrade


LTS Investments


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Kaszek Ventures in its participation in the $40M Series B of Pomelo, a leading Latin American B2B fintech company
  • Advised Questrade on its acquisition of Flexiti, a point-of-sale fintech company.
  • Advised LTS Investments on its investment in the Series A round of N5, a Brazilian fintech company.

Tanoira Cassagne Abogados

Tanoira Cassagne Abogados supports clients from a wide range of sectors with comprehensive corporate advice, covering M&A, corporate divestments, dispute resolution, compliance and day-to-day corporate matters. A diverse mix of clients, ranging from entrepreneurs and local companies to multinationals, value the firm’s integrated, interdisciplinary service offering. Experienced litigator and restructuring lawyer Rafael Algorta leads the practice in tandem with respected dispute resolution and consumer law veteran Santiago Javier Monti. Transactional specialist Alejandro Ciero and versatile corporate M&A lawyer Leopoldo García-Mansilla provide further partner-level support, alongside venture capital and start-up-focused duo Lucia Rivas O’Connor and Luis Merello.

Responsables de la pratique:

Santiago Javier Monti; Rafael Jose Algorta


Les références

‘An excellent firm that builds strong relationships with clients. The experienced team inspires confidence.’

‘The partners are always available and understand how clients work.’

Principaux clients

BASF


Nestlé


Bayer


The Walt Disney Company


Philips


Signify


Hs timber group


Unilever


Re/Max


Mondelez


Verde al Cubo


Fabric Data


Principaux dossiers


  • Provided legal advice to Saint Gobain Max Capital on the acquisition of stone wool insulation business Termica San Luis.

Zang, Bergel & Viñes Abogados

Best known for its marquee real estate practice, Zang, Bergel & Viñes Abogados also provides a comprehensive corporate service offering, advising local and international clients as well as family offices and high-net-worth individuals on domestic and cross-border transactions. In addition to its blue-chip real estate client base, the practice is also called for advice by companies in the media, mining, energy, consumer and financial services sectors, among others. Versatile corporate lawyer Pablo Vergara Del Carril, who has strong real estate and media practices, co-leads the team alongside Juan Manuel Quintana (real estate, agribusiness and technology) and María Laura Barbosa, who works on a variety of corporate affairs and commercial matters. At the associate level, Pilar Isaurrulde and new joiner Gastón Di Iorio are the main points of contact.

Responsables de la pratique:

Pablo Vergara del Carril; Laura Barbosa; Juan Manuel Quintana


Les références

‘A responsive and knowledgable team that combines technical legal knowledge with practical, commercial experience.’

Principaux clients

IRSA


DF Entertainment


Austral Gold


NH Hotels


Netflix


Grupo Sancor Salud


Parque de la Costa


Foggia Group


Bitfarms


Constructora San José


Alpha Media


Agrofy


Unión Argentina de Rugby


Hotusa – Eurostars Hotel Company


Farmacity


Carlos Casado


RDBA


RBA


Ecoparque de Buenos Aires


Minera Cuyo


Infomedia Producciones


Delicias Porteñas


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised DF Entertainment and DF Festival on the negotiation for the organisation of Lollapalooza in Argentina, and the contractual agreement for several shows made in the River Plate Stadium during 2023.
  • Advised IRSA on the stock purchase agreement for the sale of 50% of Quality Invest to Enod.
  • Advised Austral Gold on a share sale agreement with E2 Metals, which included the sale of  SCRN Properties.

Abeledo Gottheil Abogados

Abeledo Gottheil Abogados has a full-service corporate offering to its local and foreign clients, who turn to the firm for advice on transactional matters, restructurings, regulation, compliance and corporate governance. Javier Fernando Gelis, an expert in M&A and antitrust, co-leads the practice alongside Pablo Pinnel, who advises international clients on compliance and corporate establishment matters, and corporate and M&A partner Joaquín Estanislao Martínez. Natalia Soledad Vannucci, whose expertise spans consumer, data protection and privacy law, provides further partner-level expertise.

Responsables de la pratique:

Javier Fernando Gelis; Pablo Pinnel; Joaquín Estanislao Martínez


A&F | Allende • Ferrante | Abogados

A&F | Allende • Ferrante | Abogados provides clients with comprehensive support on day-to-day corporate matters, ranging from corporate registrations and company director responsibilities to corporate reporting. The team will also advise on transactional work, including acquisitions and divestitures. Founding partner Lisandro Allende, who has handled a mix of corporate law, contracts and dispute resolution matters during his long career, as well as various complex transactional mandates, co-leads the practice alongside Mariana Miglino, who covers company and tax law, as well as transactional work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Lisandro Allende; Mariana Miglino


Barreiro, Oliva, De Luca, Jaca, Nicastro

Barreiro, Oliva, De Luca, Jaca, Nicastro handles a variety of commercial, transactional, governance, regulatory and restructuring matters and is recognised for its creative approach and ability to generate deals within the complex Argentine legal framework. An experienced triumvirate of corporate lawyers – Nicolás Jaca Otaño, Dolores Gallo (who joined from Richards, Cardinal, Tützer, Zabala & Zaefferer in April 2023) and Ricardo Barreiro Deymonnaz – co-lead a practice that has been strengthened with the promotion of Lucía López Laxague to partner and the hire of partner Patricio Juan Trench, also from Richards, Cardinal, Tützer, Zabala & Zaefferer, who joined the team at the same time as practice head Gallo.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nicolás Jaca Otaño; Ricardo Barreiro Deymonnaz; Dolores Gallo


Les références

‘It is a pleasure to work with the team. Their technical expertise in NGO law, labour law, public sector and fiscal regimes in Argentina has provided invaluable support.’

‘Well-arranged technical expertise grouped productively across a relatively small number of professionals. The structure is quite agile but also comprehensive in its coverage.’

‘The lawyers have a positive, empathic attitude and demonstrate flexibility and creativity in overcoming the challenges posed by the Argentine context.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Globant on a tax-free reorganisation related to the merger of Decision Support into Sistemas Globales.

Beretta Godoy

Beretta Godoy handles cross-border transactions as well as labour, tax and foreign exchange matters, and is well-known for its expertise in the mining sector, where it works with Canadian and Chinese clients and assists with establishing operations in Argentina. Experienced energy and natural resources lawyer Juan Sonoda leads the team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Juan Sonoda


Lorente & Lopez Abogados

Lorente & Lopez Abogados, best known for its specialist bankruptcy and restructuring expertise, is growing its general corporate offering and is also called on to advise clients on a range of cross-border matters, equity sales, M&A deals and day-to-day corporate work. A ‘young, very dynamic, technically solid team’ is led by versatile corporate all-rounder Diego López Ugolini and the ‘diligent’ Martín Rozental, who covers M&A, complex contracts, restructuring, tenders, corporate conflicts and complex litigation

Responsables de la pratique:

Diego López Ugolini; Martin Rozental


Les références

‘Martin Rozental is a very diligent commercial lawyer who delivers high standards of client service. He is very proactive and is able to exercise sound commercial judgment.’

A young, very dynamic, technically solid team with experience to address the issues that arise.’

Principaux clients

Sancor Seguros


Andritz Group


Bionexo


Dreams Group


Cristamine


Akiabara


Tata Consultancy Services


Banco del Sol


Banco del Chubut


Trepat Automóviles


Impresora Internacional de Valores


Noble Seguros


Bingo Oasis


Stars Game


Easton Park Arabian Stud


Easton Park Estate


Centro Inmobiliario


NMW


Trenitalia


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Oasis Group on the acquisition of a new gaming and casino venue in the province of Buenos Aires.
  • Representing an investment group in the Ribera Desarrollos restructuring process, the largest real estate reorganisation proceeding in the history of Argentina.
  • Advised Cristamine on various contractual matters in a contract with Vista Oil and Gas.

Estudio Ortiz & Asociados

Estudio Ortiz & Asociados provides advice on transactions and day-to-day corporate matters to a roster of local and international clients. Experienced M&A practitioner Jorge Ortiz leads the practice alongside corporate all-rounder Vanesa Mahia.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jorge Ortiz; Vanesa Mahia


Richards, Cardinal, Tützer, Zabala & Zaefferer

Richards, Cardinal, Tützer, Zabala & Zaefferer work with clients across a range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, food production and software, and is known for its involvement in transactional and corporate matters. The practice works with local and international companies and has recently been particularly active in the provision of support to clients using Latin American corporate structures to develop their businesses across the Americas. The team is co-led by experienced tax, regulatory and insolvency lawyer Jorge Tutzer, private equity and M&A specialist Matias Zaefferer, M&A and financing veteran Mariana Vazquez, and compliance, fintech and financial services expert Hernan Camarero. The firm has seen the departures of partners Dolores Gallo and Patricio Juan Trench to Barreiro, Oliva, De Luca, Jaca, Nicastro.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jorge Tútzer; Matias Zaefferer; Mariana Vázquez; Hernán Camarero


Les références

‘A big plus is the personalised and very focused support from partners who are directly involved in all matters.’

‘A versatile team, with well-trained professionals and abundant experience in different areas of corporate law.’

Principaux clients

Accenture


Concha y Toro (Trivento)


Jan de Nul


Microsoft


Iplan (NSS)


BAF Capital


Thales


Eurofarma


Mercedes Benz


TK Elevators


Grupo Veolia


Aptar


Grupo Ecipsa


Palfinger


BairesDev


H&CO Technology Advisors


Draco Capital


Under Armour


InAdvance


Epam


Widergy


Grupo Barceló


YPF Digital


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Grupo Ecipsa on the acquisition of a 50% stake in Quality Invest.
  • Advised H&CO Technology Advisors on the acquisition of shares in two companies located in Argentina and Chile, and related assets.
  • Advised IPA Industrias Automotivas on the sale of Suramerica de Plásticos Soplados to Grupo Stellantis.

Severgnini, Robiola, Grinberg & Tombeur

Severgnini, Robiola, Grinberg & Tombeur stands out for its transactional track record and advises foreign and local clients from a range of sectors on M&A, joint ventures, investment rounds and minority deals. Carlos Tombeur, who covers banking and finance, corporate law, M&A and dispute resolution, leads the practice. Partners Matias Grinberg, Francisco Lagger and Javier Tarasido – who cover a similar mix of disciplines in their practices – provide additional senior-level support.

Responsables de la pratique:

Carlos Tombeur


Principaux clients

Mercado Libre


Banco Patagonia private shareholders


Industrial Valores


Better Collective


Windar Renovables


L Catterton


CCL Industries


InTouch Technologies


Grupo Ibermática


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Windar Renovables on the sale of its remaining stake in Windar Renovables.
  • Advised Fever Up on setting up its business in Argentina.
  • Advised Silicon Valley-based online courses provider Domestika on the acquisition of digital design business Trimarchi.

Wiener Soto Caparrós

Wiener Soto Caparrós is recognised for its strength in the consumer, agribusiness and energy sectors, where it advises multinationals on cross-border deals and the differences between common law and civil law jurisdictions. The impact of international operational, commercial and governance matters on Argentine subsidiaries is a particular area of focus. Laurence Wiener, a US lawyer based in Argentina, boasts diverse international business law experience, with a focus on corporate finance, international business and cross-border investment. He co-leads the team alongside Mariela Del Carmen Caparros, a compliance specialist working in highly regulated industries, and former Cola-Cola Andina in-house attorney Gonzalo Soto.

Responsables de la pratique:

Laurence Wiener; Mariela del Carmen Caparrós; Gonzalo Soto


Principaux clients

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co.


Coca-Cola Andina Argentina


Younexa Argentina


McCain Foods Ltd


McCain Argentina


Libertad


RAGT Semences


Avient Corporation


ZS Associates


Honbridge Limited Holdings


Deveryware


Ban Music


Alstom Group


Bidcorp


Furukawa Electric


Maricopa Orchards


Regus Management de Argentina


Asahi


Principaux dossiers


  • Long-time advisors to Coca-Cola Andina Argentina, furnishing strategic counsel and daily assistance on a range of corporate and transactional matters.
  • Acting as McCain’s legal partner in Latin America, handling commercial matters and corporate transactions in Argentina and elsewhere in the region.
  • Advised RAGT Semences on the merger of Latinseed and Tobin.