Beccar Varela handles a variety of public law work at the federal, provincial and municipal levels for clients in the transportation, infrastructure, life sciences and technology sectors, among others. The team’s expertise ranges from public procurement, bid processes, public works, infrastructure concessions and public-private partnerships (PPPs), to government contracts, public finance, zoning and highly regulated industries. The firm is also well-versed in contentious public law litigation, handling administrative and judicial review procedures including injunctions, class actions, and appellate reviews. Juan Antonio Stupenengo focuses on constitutional, administrative and regulatory law and co-leads the practice with Oscar Valdez, who focuses on public procurement, infrastructure concessions and PPPs. Administrative and regulatory law-focused associate Juan Pablo Perrino is another key name, as is Santiago Barbarán, who has wide-ranging public sector experience.
Public law in Argentina
Beccar Varela
Responsables de la pratique:
Oscar Aguilar Valdez; Juan Antonio Stupenengo
Les références
‘Unlike other firms, the lawyers of Beccar Varela put themselves in the client’s shoes, try to understand their needs and provide a tailored service solution. Other offices tend to discard all those requirements that do not match their standard service specification.’
‘Juan Antonio Stupenengo is a young professional who knows how to listen to the client and achieve the proposed objectives.’
Principaux clients
Globenet Cabos Submarinos
Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires
Urbaser
bet365
HJ Heinz
Cámara Argentina de Especialidades Medicinales
APR Energy
Leoncio Arizu
Mercado Libre
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Globenet Cabos Submarinos and Facebook in a dispute against Municipality of La Costa regarding an authorisation fee to start the operation of a cable landing station that connects a submarine cable linking Argentina, Brazil and the United States.
- Advised WhatsApp on an investigation opened by the Federal Competition Commission regarding terms of service and privacy policy.
- Legal assistance and representation of Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires in a litigation before the Federal Supreme Court of Justice related to the annulment of a provincial judgement.
Cassagne Abogados
Boutique firm Cassagne Abogados has a strong administrative and public law track record, with constitutional law, economic regulation and complex litigation particular standout areas of expertise. The team is also called on for support on public contracts, infrastructure projects and arbitrations. One of Argentina’s most experienced public practitioners, founding partner Juan Carlos Cassagne co-leads the team alongside Máximo Fonrouge, who has more than four decades of administrative law experience; seasoned administrative law expert Pablo Perrino; and Ezequiel Cassagne, a well-know litigator and administrative law specialist. The practice group houses a deep bench of talent that also includes partners Juan Pablo Martini (who leads on regulatory matters), Juan Carlos Sanguinetti (the primary contact for competition law), and Pablo Daniel Sanabria (administrative sanctioning).
Marval O’Farrell Mairal
One of the largest and most experienced public law-focused teams in Argentina, Marval O’Farrell Mairal is sought out by local and international clients for its deep expertise across a wide range of administrative and public law matters. The team handles public-private partnerships (PPP) and big ticket infrastructure projects, and has assisted a number of clients to navigate public procurement processes and secure or renew major government tenders and concessions. Sensitive regulatory negotiations, subsidies and supply deals are also areas of activity for the practice group, as are public law disputes work – including contentious tariff annulments, and Central Bank-regulation and concession-contract disputes. The team is also active in investment disputes and international arbitration proceedings involving the state. Public ethics and the public law aspects of M&A are other areas of expertise. The formidable Héctor Mairal is one of the country’s foremost administrative law experts and co-leads the team with experienced administrative practitioner María Lorena Schiariti and Enrique Veramendi, a regulatory and administrative specialist who also undertakes constitutional and administrative litigation. The practice draws on a strong bench of supporting talent, including experienced dispute resolution partner Gonzalo Santamaria, and associates Milagros Ibarzábal (supply agreements) and Sofia Cimmarusti (public contracts and procurement).
Responsables de la pratique:
Héctor Mairal; María Schiariti; Enrique Veramendi
Les références
‘An extraordinary team. Absolutely committed to the client, rigorous to the maximum and creative.’
‘Enrique Veramendi, Hector Mairal, Ricardo Ostrower and Julio Cesar Rivera standout for their rigour and quality.’
‘Marval are excellent lawyers. They know the law in theory and practice and they are very easy to work with.’
Principaux clients
Autopistas del Sol
WeWork
DEME Group
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Grupo Concesionario del Oeste
GE Healthcare
Netflix Argentina
Tecpetrol
Webuild
Abertis Infraestructuras
Claro
Pedidos Ya
Consorcio ART
Skanska
Flybondi
BBVA
Telecentro
DirecTV
General Motors
Mercedes Benz
Loma Negra – Ferrosur
Medtronic
Puma Argentina
Arcos Dorados
Compañía Mega
Mercado Libre
Principaux dossiers
- Representing and advising Autopistas del Sol and Grupo Concesionario del Oeste in relation to high-profile judicial and ICC arbitration proceedings related to the potential nullification of concession contracts.
- Assisting Dredging International with challenging its initial disqualification from an Argentine Port Authority bidding process for acquisition of dredging services of the Paraná–Paraguay waterway.
- Assisting Mercado Libre with challenging an Argentine Central Bank regulation requiring financial entities to record e-wallet deposits with the Central Bank.
Allende & Brea
Allende & Brea’s public law team is called on for support across a wide variety of public procurement, administrative and environmental law matters, and is well known for handling public finance mandates, litigation and M&A-related public law work. Engineering, construction and infrastructure are key segments. Practice head Maria Morena Del Rio is actively involved in public works and infrastructure projects, and is particularly well-versed in procurement proceedings, public contracts' claims, dispute procedures, judicial reviews and regulatory advice. Respected corporate partner Diego Botana, who is recognised for the depth of his expertise in the niche area of company constitutional rights in highly regulated sectors, is also available to the team. Key associates Vanesa Fernandez (administrative and regulatory law) and Lucrecia Re (public contracts, procurement, administrative law and judicial procedures) lead the second line.
Responsables de la pratique:
María Morena del Río
Les références
‘They always respond in a timely manner and present proactive ideas and with good judgement.’
‘Allende & Brea’s public law team is comprised of highly trained, solid lawyers. María Morena del Río, is a lawyer of recognised prestige in the field. She is very professional and solid in her knowledge.’
‘They work in a very organised way and stand out for their dedication to the client and their cordial and warm treatment.’
Principaux clients
Novartis Argentina
Hughes Networks – Echo Start
American Airlines
Mastercard Cono Sur
CSL Behring
Compass Group
Elena Bonatti
Codere
Globalsat Argentina
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Aspen Global
Ferrero Argentina
LSG Sky Chefs Argentina
Metlife Inc
Metlife Servicios
Metlife Seguros de Retiro
Andesmar Cargas
Minera del Altiplano
Tempus Labs
Biotronik Argentina
FMC Química
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Europe
Van Hessen
Grupo NC
HBO Latin American Group
Sherwin Williams
Ball Corporation
CNO
Wartsila
Vaisala OYJ
The Kellogg Company
Galicia Seguros
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Saab Dynamics with the negotiation and drafting of a military equipment supply agreement with the National Ministry of Defence and the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces.
- Provide Biotronik with general advice on regulatory and administrative matters, including preparation of tender documents.
- Advises Thermo Fisher Scientific on the delivery of administrative contracts signed with governmental bodies.
Baker McKenzie
Public litigation and regulatory risk mitigation are key focus areas for Baker McKenzie’s public law team, which covers a range of public law work, including state expropriation and public procurement. The practice is especially strong on matters involving the pharmaceuticals industry, where it has represented clients in several administrative and judicial proceedings related to orphan drug pricing and unilateral price regulation; as well as in the handling of liability and regulation with regard to social media. Team head Luis Dates is an experienced public and administrative law practitioner. Complex litigation, arbitration and regulatory risk-focused partner Santiago Maqueda is the other key senior-level contact.
Responsables de la pratique:
Luis Dates
Les références
‘It is pleasantly surprising me how much they know about the businesses they advise and how committed they are to understanding the complexity of the market and environment.’
‘They are a great team because they complement each other. Luis Dates always gives the correct litigation strategy and Santiago Maqueda brings outstanding skills in administrative and antitrust laws.’
‘The best qualities are teamwork and the pragmatic answers they provide.’
Principaux clients
Apple
CureVac
Icon
Biogen
Merck
Honeywell
Procter & Gamble
Carrefour
Booking.com
Unisys
Shell CAPSA
China Triumph International Engineering Co
FedEx
DuPont
Boston Scientific
Principaux dossiers
- Completed a three-year long representation of Biogen Argentina in several administrative proceedings.
- Advised Merck’s local subsidiary MSD Argentina on preparing its contractual arrangements for selling products to the Argentine government, through a joint venture with local laboratory Sinergium Biotech.
- Representing Honeywell against the Province of La Rioja in relation to the expropriation of an industrial plant owned by a local subsidiary.
Bomchil
Administrative proceedings and complex disputes that come before federal and provincial courts are particular areas of strength for Bomchil, which is equally comfortable working on public bids, administrative appeals and constitutional actions (amparos); as well as public-private partnerships (PPP), contract terminations, privatisations and renewable energy power purchase agreements. The team’s wider expertise in the electricity, energy and transportation industries makes it a go-to public law adviser for companies in these sectors, but it is also recognised for its mining, telecoms and utilities experience. María Inés Corrá has advised on disputes, tariff reviews, natural gas export restrictions, regulatory licenses, subsidies and concessions during a public law career spanning more than two decades. She leads the practice together with telecoms partner Francisco Gutiérrez and long-serving regulatory and administrative law specialist Federico Campolieti.
Responsables de la pratique:
Francisco Gutierrez; María Inés Corrá; Federico Campolieti
Les références
‘An organised team that is attentive to specific and complex queries. Committed to teamwork.’
Principaux clients
APM Terminals
Massalin Particulares (Philip Morris International)
Minera Los Pelambres
Desarrollo de Proyectos Mineros
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
Morixe
Tallo Verde
Araucaria Energy
Unitec Blue
Four Seasons Hotel
Wintershall DEA Argentina
Principaux dossiers
- Advised APM Terminals on regulatory and disputes’ matters related to operation of the Buenos Aires port.
- Assisting Tallo Verde with the filing of several parallel claims before courts, administrative bodies and international bodies regarding an open air waste dump and urban waste disposal facility.
- Advising Corporación América/Helport on the renegotiation of a contract with the Argentine government for the construction of the hydroeletric plant Chihuido I.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja
Well known for the depth of its oil-and-gas and utilities expertise, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja supports clients in these and other sectors on a wide range of public law matters, encompassing regulatory advisory; concessions; expropriations; public procurement; complex disputes and litigation before administrative authorities, courts, and arbitral tribunals. The team strengthened its senior leadership with the April 2022 promotion of regulatory specialist Juan Zocca to the partnership. He now co-leads the practice with established dispute resolution and public law partner Ignacio Minorini Lima. The practice can also draw on the vast experience of administrative and regulatory law of counsel, Carlos De Kemmeter; while Maria Laura Rozan – whose practice encompasses various regulated industries – is the main contact at associate level.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ignacio Minorini Lima; Juan Zocca
Les références
‘The partners are constantly involved and and ready to solve our needs. The immediate and very professional response stands out above all.’
‘The team has a proven professional quality and is very empathetic to our needs.’
‘Bruchou is my go-to firm in Argentina. Bruchou’s partners are highly sophisticated and leaders in their field. I am greatly impressed by the quality of their advice.’
Principaux clients
YPF
Citibank
AES Corp / AES Argentina
Goldwind
Alstom
Equinor
Bunge Argentina
Envision
América Latina Logística
Banco Macro
Barrick
Holcim Argentina
Cargill
Facimex Valores
WeFIV Argentina
Saputo
Tecme
Laboratorio Elea Phoenix
Werthein Group
TMH Argentina
Terrabrick
Cardiff
Proficio Investments
Vista Oil & Gas
Orígenes AFJP
Banelco
Newsan Group
Brubank SAU
Lemon Cash
Consejo Federal de Inversiones
Grupo Albanesi
Molinos Río de la Plata
Merrill Lynch Argentina
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Grupo Werthein on the acquisition of Vrio Corp from AT&T, coordinating all regulatory filings across various jurisdictions.
- Acted as Argentine counsel representing AES Corporation against the Argentine Republic in an ICSID claim related to AES’s investment in several power generation companies.
- Acting as lead counsel representing Orígenes AFJP in its claim against the Argentine government in connection with the nationalisation of its pension fund business in 2008.
Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno Abogados
Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno Abogados represents clients in a variety of complex public-law related M&A transactions, infrastructure project financings, international public tenders and disputes. All major regulated industries are covered, including the pharmaceuticals, chemicals, natural resources, transportation and automotive sectors. The team’s expertise in government contracts at federal, provincial and municipal level is particularly notable, as is its work in regulatory disputes, nationalisations and expropriations. The practice is led by Horacio Ruiz Moreno, a public law authority with decades of administrative law and dispute resolution experience. He receives senior level support from veteran practitioner Rafael González Arzac, who has broad administrative law, public contracting and public services regulation expertise; Néstor Buján, a specialist in litigation and administrative, regulatory and competition law; and versatile administrative, environmental, and regulatory lawyer Gustavo Cedrone.
Responsables de la pratique:
Horacio Ruiz Moreno
Principaux clients
Soenergy
Hutchison Port Holdings
Livent
Novartis
Ledesma Renovables
Maersk / Svitzer
Alcon
Grupo Lamosa
Fratelli Branca
Echo Energy
Central Puerto
Holcim Argentina
KIA
Sogefi
AGCO Argentina
Lithium Power
Bunge Argentina
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires
Molinos Río de la Plata
Molinos Agro
Styropek
UPL – Arysta
Deutsche Ruchversicherung
Robert Bosch Argentina Industrial
Provemet
SWVL
Minera del Altiplano
Mansfield Minera
Lithium Power
JT International
Laboratorios RAFFO
Irkutsk Oil Company
Ilumino Technologies
Grupo Alfa
Coordinadora de las Industrias de Producción de Alimentos
Adium Pharma
Raízen
Nabiax – Digital Holdings Argentina
Quiver Tree Collection
Principaux dossiers
- Advised China National Nuclear Corporation on all regulatory and public law matters relating to work on the NB Nuclear Power Project led by Nucleoeléctrica Argentina.
- Advised Livent on the $640m expansion of its lithium processing plant in the Salar del Hombre Muerto, including support on construction and services-related contracts.
- Advising Deutsche Rückversicherung on a dispute against the Argentine federal government regarding the recognition and enforcement in Argentina, of an international arbitration award issued in New York.
O'Farrell
O'Farrell’s significant experience in highly-regulated sectors such as electricity and telecoms has seen the firm develop strong expertise across a broad array of public law matters, including public works, infrastructure, public procurement, tariff regimes, and dredging and maritime law. In addition, the firm is strong in contentious matters, representing clients in judicial proceedings at all levels. Jorge Muratorio leads the practice and advises clients on litigation in heavily regulated markets and public services. Specialist public law and regulation partner Agustina Fanelli Evans is another key senior name, with senior associate Ana Belén Micciarelli fronting the second line. Since publication, Micciarelli has been promoted to the partnership - effective as of June 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jorge Muratorio
Les références
‘Jorge Muratorio is a prestigious and recognised lawyer in administrative law. He understands the client’s needs and he is very flexible.’
‘Excellent professionals. They advise us on everything in a very good way.’
‘They act with professionalism and work hard to understand the companies they work with.’
Principaux clients
Dycasa
Medicus
Unipar Indupa
Inter-American Development Bank
Pampa Energía
AMX Argentina
Naturgy Argentina
Transener
Fundación Torcuato Di Tella
Grupo Moscuzzza
Gasnor
ENAEX Argentina
Siemens Mobility
Ford Argentina
Pasco Tenis Paddle
Principaux dossiers
- Worked with the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) to prepare a report on the challenges to contracting procedures in the Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos project.
- Advised Medicus on the billing by the City of Buenos Aires for Covid-19 testing.
- Represented Naturgy Ban and Gasnor in four arbitration claims before a local arbitration court.
Brons & Salas
The electricity and green hydrogen industries are among the key focus areas for a Brons & Salas public law team that handles a wide range of administrative and regulatory law matters. Litigation, arbitration, tendering processes, administrative procedures and contracts with all levels of government are also regularly handled. Electricity and litigation expert Sebastián Alvarez has more than 25 years' experience handling public law matters. He co-leads the practice alongside litigation and arbitration expert Joaquin Vallebella, with customs and administrative law partner Lorena Bartomioli another key senior contact.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sebastián Alvarez; Joaquín Vallebella
Principaux clients
Compañía Administradora del Mercado Eléctrico Mayorista (Cammesa)
Inspection and Control Services
Praxair/Linde
Grupo Peñaflor
Papel Prensa
The Clorox Company
Provincia de Misiones
Shandong Gold
Fortescue Metals Group
Mercedes Benz Argentina
Astrazeneca
Farallon Capital Management
Gallifrey Foundation
Solar Turbines International Company
Principaux dossiers
- Supporting Solar Turbines International in preparing a bid for the supply of two turbochargers to the Tratayén and Salliqueló compressor stations of the President Néstor Kirchner gas pipeline.
- Advised Cammesa on a dispute regarding a contract termination.
- Advised Clorox Argentina on several public policy matters related to the application of regulations regarding the maximum prices of goods and services
Hope, Duggan & Silva
Hope, Duggan & Silva handles complex regulatory matters across the power, gas, natural resources, ports and railway industries, among others. Clients turn to the practice for advice on bilateral investment treaties, lawsuits to suspend bidding processes, tariffs and expropriations. Partner Hugo Vivot is an experienced public law practitioner and leads the department.
Responsables de la pratique:
Hugo Vivot
Les références
‘What makes the practice unique is the high knowledge of administrative public law. They are always available at any time and provide clarity on billing.’
‘Hugo Vivot is an excellent professional. Always attentive and willing to help.’
‘A specialist team working with regulated companies. Great commitment and attention. Active participation of the partners.’
Principaux clients
Xylem
Pyxus International
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA)
International Container Terminal Services
Tecplata
VR Capital Group
Los Antilopes
Hochschild Group
Almacenes Exito
Orient Shipping Rotterdam/Van Weelde Group
Principaux dossiers
- Represented International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) and its local subsidiary, Tecplata, in an array of legal actions under public and administrative law aimed to prevent the renewal of an existing concession to the current concessionaire of the Port of the City of Buenos Aires, and the need to call for a new international call for bids.
- Representing Xylem in public bids called for by national, provincial and municipal governments.
- Advised BBVA in connection with the bilateral investment treaty breach between the Spain and Argentina.
Martínez de Hoz & Rueda
Martínez de Hoz & Rueda leverages its deep expertise in the highly regulated hydrocarbons and electricity sectors to deliver advice across a variety of public law matters, including concessions, licenses, authorisations and representations in public tenders. The team also has strong dispute resolution capability, assisting and representing clients in various administrative, judicial and arbitral proceedings. Juan Cruz Azzarri has extensive experience across public law, public utilities, public contracts and infrastructure matters. He co-leads the practice with managing partner Jimena Vega Olmos, whose practice encompasses public law, international arbitration, infrastructure, power and project financing.
Responsables de la pratique:
Juan Cruz Azzarri; Jimena Vega Olmos
Nicholson y Cano Abogados
Nicholson y Cano Abogados handles advisory and contentious public law matters and is frequently sought out by clients for support in sensitive litigation against federal, provincial and municipal governments before all courts. The team’s expertise also extends to government contracts, procurement, public bidding processes, public-private-partnerships and concessions, with infrastructure and natural resources key segments for the practice. The team is co-led by veteran litigator and administrative law expert Lucas Piaggio; infrastructure and public law specialist Eduardo Koch; and Martín Rodriguez, who handles administrative, constitutional and environmental law, notably in relation to public services, economic regulation and bidding processes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lucas Piaggio; Eduardo Koch; Martín Rodriguez
Les références
‘The team is committed, assertive and efficient.’
‘They have experience and knowledge of the market. Eduardo Koch is worthy of special recognition.’
‘Highly competent professionals, with an outstanding level of dedication and attention.’
Principaux clients
Adeba
HSBC
Banco Hipotecario
Ledesma
SMG
COPAL
Sancor
AVIRA
Banco Comafi
Telemetrix
Acciona Agua
Acciona Airport Services
Acciona Construcción
Skanska
Pedidos Ya (Delivery Hero)
Telefónica de Argentina
AAARBA
Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen
Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen’s public law team handles a wide range of work, including representations in public procurement proceedings before federal and provincial governments, advice on concessions, licensing and regulatory compliance. The team is particularly sought out for its expertise in regulatory and supply contract matters in the pharma, medical and biotech sectors, as well as the heavily regulated financial services industry, and has developed a niche NGO practice too. Promoted to the partnership in 2022, Nicole Jaureguiberry leads the practice, with key support coming from associate Luciana Casagrande. Former fellow associate Joaquín Ojeda Goncalves left the firm in November 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nicole Jaureguiberry
Les références
‘It is a close team that is always in contact with the client and takes the initiative.’
‘Nicole Jaureguiberry is works closely with clients.’
Principaux clients
Dakota
Old World Industries
Google Inc /Google Argentina
Johnson & Johnson Medical
Betfair (Flutter Entertainment)
Santander Río
Rewilding Argentina
China Unicom
Globe Metales
United Airlines
Un Techo para mi País
Sumitomo Chemical Co / Sumitomo Chemical Argentina
Puma Sports Argentina
Club Harrods
Biosystems
JP Morgan Chase Trading
Perez Companc Family Group
Juju
Louis Dreyfus Commodities
Phoenix Global Resources
Genneia
Molinos Rio de la Plata
1940
Bodegas Esmeralda
Consorcio de Propietarios Panamericana 1050
Cencosud
Mercado Libre
Naviera Sur Petrolera
Orazul Energy
Janssen Cilag Farmaceutica
TEVA- Ivax
Forestal Bosques del Plata
La Papelera del Plata
Dow Argentina / PBB Polisur
Sinopec
Glenmark Generics
Coppel
Casa Pirque
Solana Deutschland
Fabi Bolsas Industriales
Pirelli
Wintershall Energía
China Development Bank
Ansaldo Energía
Embraer
Inversiones Meliquina
Honda
Lilac Solutions
Softys
Los Grobo
Agrofina
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the China Development Bank regarding a credit facility agreed with the Argentine government to fund works on the Belgrano Cargas Railway rehabilitation project.
- Advised Lilac Solutions on the award of mining prospecting and exploration rights in the province of Salta.
- Advised a client on the closure of a concession for towing vehicles in Buenos Aires.
Pozo Gowland Abogados
Pozo Gowland Abogados is well known for its expertise in the negotiation and execution of public services contracts, as well as public law-related disputes and arbitration work. Energy, public services, infrastructure and construction are the most active segments for the team, which is is co-led by respected public services and infrastructure partner Héctor Pozo Gowland ; construction and real estate lawyer Esteban de Vedia; and Carlos Miná, who undertakes administrative and regulatory law matters, particularly in relation to public services.
Responsables de la pratique:
Héctor Pozo Gowland; Esteban de Vedia; Carlos Miná
Les références
‘This is a very dynamic practice, especially on sectoral regulatory aspects. This requires ongoing, up-to-date training, which is noticed in the lawyers on the team.’
‘Partners Hector Pozo Gowland and Carlos Mina stand out for their responsibility, honesty and commitment.’
Principaux clients
Edenor
Camuzzi Gas del Sur
Camuzzi Gas Pampeana
Caminos del Rio Uruguay
Yacylec
Transba
Transener
Edesur
Cincovial
Constructora Sudamericana
Hidroeléctrica Chocón
Integración Energética Argentina
Transpa
Transnea
Transnoa
Norte Grande Eléctrico
Distrocuyo
Cammesa
Trafigura
YPF
Gasnea
Raízen
Transportadora de Gas del Sur
PECOM
Alsea
Andriani Logística
Correo Andreani
Aurelia Vial
Camargo Correa
Sacde
Enecor
Central Costanera
Hidroeléctrica Chocón
Compañía de Transmisión del Mercosur
Transportadora de Energía
Pampa Energía
Edemsa
Orazul
Fresa
BLC
TEL3
MSU
Central Térmica San Martín
Central Térmica Manuel Belgrano
Gasnor
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Caminos del Río Uruguay, a national road concessionaire, on a lawsuit requesting the recession of its contract and compensation for damages.
- Advising Gasnea on the revocation of an agreement for the construction of distribution networks.
- Advised and prepared an administrative claim on behalf of Camuzzi Gas Pampeana and Camuzzi Gas del Surprior related to rates.
Tanoira Cassagne Abogados
Tanoira Cassagne Abogados assists local and international companies on a range of public law matters, including advice and representation in public bids, administrative procedures and litigation. The firm also offers advice on specific regulatory legal frameworks governing the telecoms, energy, oil-and-gas, construction and digital industries, among others. Experienced administrative law partner Bernardo Cassagne has handled numerous bidding processes and privatisations; he co-leads the practice with trade and regulatory partner Francisco Rondoletti, and associate Ignacio Gonzalez Zambón, who handles public tenders and disputes. Since publication, Gonzalez Zambón has been raised to the partnership - effective as of March 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Bernardo Cassagne; Francisco Rondoletti; Ignacio Gonzalez Zambón
Principaux clients
BASF
Idom
Bridgestone
Remax
Pepsico
TFCF Latin American Channel
Saint Gobain
Telefonica
Banco Galicia
Bayer/Monsanto
3M
Saputo
Natura/Avon
Roche
nestlé
unilever
Coto
Cámara de Sanidad Agropecuaria y Fertilizantes
Asociación de Fabricantes de Cemento Portland
Líneas Delta Argentino
BRD
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Remax on challenging municipal regulations preventing the opening of commercial offices.
- Advised BASF on fines imposed by the Buenos Aires Province Environmental Regulatory Agency (OPDS) related to non-compliance with environmental obligations.
- Advised Banco Galicia on several public tender proceedings and public agreements with public universities, and provincial and local entities.
Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani
Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani advises clients in the railway, road transport, telecoms and oil-and-gas sectors on a wide range of public law matters, including procurement, complex infrastructure contracts, public bids and everyday regulatory and compliance work. The disputes arm of the team is also active, with the firm representing clients across administrative, arbitration and judicial proceedings at all levels. Administrative law expert Nicolás Eliaschev, who has a particularly strong energy practice, leads a team that houses a talented bench of senior associates, including Javier Constanzó (public law, energy and infrastructure) and Daiana Perrone (renewable energy, PPA, infrastructure projects and bidding processes).
Responsables de la pratique:
Nicolas Eliaschev
Principaux clients
Ferrosur
Mercado Libre
Loma Negra
Orazul
Cinepolis
Alicorp
Enel Generación el Chocón
BTU
Soenergy Argentina
Central Puerto
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Orazul on an ICSID arbitration with the Argentine government related to two major thermal and hydropower facilities
- Advising Ferrosur on a long-term concession contract executed with the national government.
- Advising Loma Negra on a highly complex infrastructure project, including aspects of an associated EPC contract.
Estudio Ymaz Abogados
Estudio Ymaz Abogados is recognised for its specialist infrastructure expertise and is frequently sought out for its extensive experience advising on complex contracts and contract terminations. Local and domestic utility, energy and road construction companies are particularly important client groups who frequently work with the firm on high-value advisory and contentious matters. The vastly experienced disputes and arbitration lawyer Esteban Ymaz Videla serves as practice head, with associate Beltrán Gorostegui the main support.
Responsables de la pratique:
Esteban Videla
Les références
‘The firm’s team is made up of young lawyers with enthusiasm and dedication, and the most experienced partners, who are also always willing to address clients’ concerns.’
‘The Estudio Ymaz team is characterised by professionalism and deep commitment to each job.’
‘Estudio Ymaz has significant experience and track record in the field. The work of all the professionals on the team is highly recommended.’
Principaux clients
Sacde
Ghella
Dycasa
Correo Oficial de la República Argentina
Constructora San José – Tedagua
Ludwig Pfeiffer Hoch-und Tiefbau
CCA Green
Ausur
Terminales Río de la Plata
Comsa
CAF Signalling
Instituto Fueguino de Turismo
Principaux dossiers
- Advised national road concessionaire Corredor de Integración Pampeana on a dispute with the National Roads Authority over the final settlement of the concession.
- Advised Dycasa on a claim related to the construction of National Route No. 19 for the National Roads Authority.
- Advising CAF Signalling on the analysis of the various contractual defaults by ADIF.
Zang, Bergel & Viñes Abogados
Zang, Bergel & Viñes Abogados has considerable experience across all types of public procurement matters, including PPP projects, joint-ventures, public infrastructure and public property concessions. Public contractors and clients in highly regulated sectors also call on the team for assistance with administrative procedures related to securities regulation, competition, foreign exchange matters and environmental issues, as well as representation in public law litigation before the courts and in arbitral proceedings. Experienced compliance and public law partner Ignacio Sanz leads the team, with corporate and litigation-focused senior associate Clara Minieri providing primary support.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ignacio Sanz
Principaux clients
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones
Argentina Fortescue Future Industries
Cresud
Dark Star Group Risk Consultancy
Poseidon Group
Compañía General de Combustibles
Helport
Rafael G Albanesi
Minera Argentina Gold
Parque de la Costa
Principaux dossiers
- Advised IRSA on public law issues related to the $1.8bn Costa Urbana project.
- Advised Fortescue on federal and local public and regulatory laws for a green hydrogen project.
- Advised Dark Star on matters related to security services regulation, intelligence-collection regulations and other public law issues.