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.
Corporate and M&A in Argentina
Marval O’Farrell Mairal
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 Luchetti, Javier 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 ‘diligent’ Ignacio 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 ‘excellent’ Martín 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.