Beccar Varela
Estudio
Beccar Varela, founded in 1897, is one of Argentina’s leading full-service corporate law firms. With more than 160 lawyers, the firm combines over 125 years of experience with a global business vision to deliver strategic legal solutions. Its practice spans corporate, banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, dispute resolution, energy, fintech, and regulatory matters. Known for innovation and a strong commitment to sustainability,
Beccar Varela advises local and international clients across diverse industries, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in complex transactions and high-profile cases
The firm advised
Itaú Unibanco, Brazil’s largest bank, in negotiating post-closing purchase price adjustments with Banco Macro following the sale of Banco Itaú Argentina S.A. The matter involved complex negotiations and concluded with a settlement that achieved a satisfactory outcome for both parties, underscoring the firm’s
expertise in cross-border transactions and post-M&A dispute resolution.
GDM Argentina,
IDB Invest,
Banco Galicia,
Bering III,
Itau Unibanco
Bomchil
M&M
Bomchil, founded in 1923 and based in Buenos Aires, is one of Argentina’s leading law firms. The firm provides comprehensive legal services to local and international clients across corporate, finance, competition, arbitration, litigation, tax, energy, media, and regulatory matters. Recognized for its
expertise in complex transactions and disputes,
Bomchil advises on high-profile cases and cross-border deals, combining deep industry knowledge with innovative legal strategies. With a strong reputation in sectors such as communications, construction, financial services, and real estate, the firm continues to play a key role in Argentina’s legal and business landscape.
Bomchil advised
ICBC Argentina on financing for
PECOM, a leading energy services company in Chile’s oil, gas, power, and mining sectors. The transaction supported the company’s refinancing needs and involved coordination with international lenders. This matter highlights Bomchil’s strength in complex financing and its role in supporting strategic projects across the energy industry.
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Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Argentina) S.A.U.
“Professionalism and continuous attention” (Capital markets client)
“Total
conocimientos de
todas las areas,
respuesta
inmediata,
profesionales super
calificados,
excelente
atencion.” (Restructuring client)
“GREAT” (Insolvency client)
“Prompt response.” (Capital markets client)
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, founded in 1967, is one of Argentina’s leading full-service firms with strong international reach through the World Law Group. Renowned for banking and capital markets expertise, its six-partner, 25-associate team advises multilateral financings, FX regulations, cross-border deals, syndicated loans, restructurings, and major project financings. The firm is highly active in the mining, oil and gas, and energy sectors, and has led several landmark transactions. Its debt capital markets and M&A practices are equally prominent, advising issuers, underwriters, buyers, and sellers across complex, high-value transactions.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja continues to lead in Argentina’s financial and regulatory landscape, advising on some of the country’s most complex and high-impact transactions. The firm acted for international banks in a landmark repo transaction with the Central Bank of Argentina involving
BOPREAL securities. It also played a central role in one of the largest corporate restructurings in decades, guiding Molino Cañuelas through a multi-year process involving over 40 creditors amid challenging economic conditions. In addition, Bruchou advised on Banco Macro’s acquisition of multiple financial entities, a politically sensitive deal that spanned banking, asset management, and brokerage services. The firm also supported Grupo Albanesi’s cross-border bond issuance, navigating intricate collateral structures and multi-jurisdictional coordination to ensure a successful closing.
BOPREAL, Molino Cañuelas, Banco Macro’s
“They are hugely professional, approachable and with a flare and instinct that is rare.” (Project development client)
“The advisory provided by the law firm is completed and top notch. They have experts on several matters, allowing them to provide a global service to clients.” (Banking and finance)
“Bruchou has outstanding individuals who are extremely knowledgeable in both the Oil and Gas industry and financial matters and it also provides a strong base of qualified lawyers to support in the planning and execution of all necessary activities involved in a large and complex transaction. José María Bazan stands out as an expert in the financial area while Nicolas Dulce demonstrated extraordinary skills both in M&A and in the regulatory aspects of the Oil & Gas industry. Moreover, this two lawyers brought in a wealth of soft skills such as kindness, good humor and openness to a deal that required a good share of it.” (Project finance client)
“Excellent partner service. Sophisticated work. Significant expertise.” (Project finance client)
“Bruchou is a law firm with outstanding lawyers in many fields and are extremely efficient” (Banking and finance)
Sergio Arbeleche
“He is the all round expert - but his knowledge of RIGI is second to none.”
Jose Bazan
“Jose is a top notch lawyer, recognized in the industry and with plenty knowledge to assist on different type of matters.”
Nicolas Dulce
“Nicolas has a deep knowledge of our Business and the regulations that govern us. He is proactive, reachable and due to his human qualities, the experience of working with him is enjoyable.”
Jose Bazan
“Excellent service.”
Guillermo Jorge
“Guillermo is very knowledgeable in areas regarding white collar crime and money laundering”
DLA Piper Argentina
DLA Piper,
established in 2005 through the largest merger in legal history, combines Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich, Piper Rudnick, and DLA. The Argentinian branch of this global law firm is based in Buenos Aires. The firm specializes in project development, debt restructuring, banking and finance, and M&A. It is particularly skilled in foreign investments and cross-border transactions, playing an integral role in innovative developments in Argentina.
DLA Piper Argentina
advised the
Province of Mendoza on the sale of 88% of the shares of PRC, a company dedicated to the sustainable development of natural resources in the province, specifically potash mining. This sale not only
facilitates significant investment but also
demonstrates sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. The investment is expected to drive economic growth, with an anticipated annual production of 1.5 million tons of potash and an export capacity of $600 million.
Banco
Voii, TMF Trust Company,
Vincentin, Unofficial Committee for the Dollarization of Argentina, Province of Mendoza,
Empresa Distribuidora de Energia de Mendoza, Province of Buenos Aires
Martínez de Hoz & Rueda
Since its 2018
inception,
Martínez de Hoz & Rueda (MHR) has swiftly become a leading firm in Argentina, particularly in project development. The full-service firm recently opened a fully operational office in Montevideo, Uruguay. MHR
provides top-tier legal advice, focusing on understanding clients’ businesses, goals, and needs. With senior offices in Buenos Aires and Neuquén, MHR excels in the oil, gas, and energy sectors. Its M&A team handles both strategic buyer and seller transactions, while the capital markets team represents issuers and underwriters in debt issuances. The firm also boasts strong banking and capital markets practices.
The firm continues to play a leading role in Argentina’s sustainable finance and energy transition. It advised
CAF on one of the country’s largest syndicated loans of 2023, supporting climate-focused projects aimed at reducing emissions. In project development, the firm provides comprehensive legal counsel to
Fortescue on Argentina’s largest green hydrogen initiative, covering regulatory, permitting, and contractual matters, and has contributed to shaping the Federal Hydrogen Promotional Regime. Additionally, the firm acted for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in the financing of the world’s largest electric ferry—marking the first-ever blue financing in the maritime and electric transport sector globally. This groundbreaking transaction required aligning emerging blue finance principles with international environmental standards and Argentina’s regulatory framework.
Santander, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires, Pan American Energy, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
José
Martinez de Hoz (NIETO)
“José combines strong technical expertise with a client-first attitude.
He’s eager to explore new and innovative topics and shows great flexibility when it comes to cost arrangements.”
“Excellent response
time. Very professional.”
Allende & Brea
Founded in 1957, Buenos Aires based firm Allende & Brea is a full-service outfit which works for foreign and domestic clients on transactions. The firm has established a local and international reputation for itself in the banking and finance area. It is also well known for its experience in advising in complex, international M&A transactions. In banking and finance work the firm represents many local and international fintech companies in Argentina. The team also provides advice in preparing and executing credit facilities and framework facilities and refinancing.
Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie has been offering a wide range of services to local and international companies in Argentina since the late 1970s. Its Buenos Aires branch is able to utilise the firm’s global network, which includes offices in six other jurisdictions in Latin America alone, to handle a high volume and scope of work.
In banking and finance work the firm provides advice to
financial institutions and borrowers in complex transactions. It assists private equity funds on significant financing deals and is extremely active in the fintech industry.
Beretta Godoy
Established in 2000, Beretta Godoy is a Buenos Aires based law firm specializing in foreign direct investment and transactions.
The primary strength of the M&A department is its abilities to handle global transactions, with particular experience in mining.
The project development practice is focused in global transactions and cross-border deals. Sector strengths include working with Chinese state-owned companies.
Bunge Smith & Luchía Puig
Estudio Bunge, established in 1958, is an Argentine firm
founded in Buenos Aires. The firm
was created to have an international orientation,
focusing
on corporate law and M&A, serving leading companies across various industries. Representing clients in nearly every sector of the economy in Argentina, the team specializes in real estate,
banking and financial services, mining and energy, agribusiness, construction, maritime and
logistics.
In terms of transactional work, the firm has experience in the legal counseling of complex international operations.
The extensive experience and unique qualifications among the firm’s lawyers significantly bolsters their capabilities, ensuring that they continue to provide top-tier legal services to their clients.
Cabanellas Etchebarne Kelly
Founded in
2004, Cabanellas Etchebarne Kelly is a
full-service law firm based in
Buenos Aires.
The firm is a part of the global DLA Piper legal network
and has offices in Mendoza, Argentina and New York City. The firm
services clients that
speak Spanish, English, Portuguese, French and Hebrew.
Project development, debt restructuring, banking and finance and M&A are some of the practice areas the firm specializes in. It is particularly skilled in foreign investments and cross-border transactions, playing
a integral role in the innovative developments that take place in Argentina.
Some of the
firm's key clients include Advent International, Banco Playmaker Capital, Brasil Foods,
Ecolab Group,
Galileo Global Technologies, Gameloft Oaktree, Newell Brands Province of Mendoza, Vivendi and Votorantim.
Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados
Founded in 2013, Cerolini & Ferrari is a boutique law firm based in Argentina. With its office in Buenos Aires, the firm advises local and international clients on a variety of matters.
In banking and finance work, the firm advises local and international companies in setting up their operations in Argentina. The firm works with many local banks.
The capital markets practice is active in IPOs, syndicate loans, reorganizations, corporate and sovereign bonds. Sectors the firm works with include technology, banking and financial services.
Deloitte Legal
Deloitte Legal
is a
well established firm that is part of a global network making it highly capable of servicing a myriad of clients.
The firm has
a significant corporate and M&A
practice, often advising clients on complex cross-border transactions such as mergers and foreign investments. Clients from sectors such as oil and gas, energy, sports, healthcare, construction and finance are the firm’s specialty.
Some of the firm’s notable clients are
Siemens
Gammessa Renewable Energy, Flowserve Argentina,
Smartclip Argentina, Sony Argentina and PPG Industries Argentina.
Estudio Garrido Abogados
Estudio Garrido Abogados, based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a dynamic law firm renowned for its
expertise in corporate and M&A transactions. The firm adeptly serves both local and international clients,
frequently advising private equity firms and corporations on acquisitions, divestitures, capitalizations, and shareholder agreements. They are also active in project finance and renewable energies,
leveraging their deep knowledge of the Argentine market.
Estudio Garrido prides itself on delivering excellent client service with efficiency at the core of their strategy. Their highly trained legal team stands out in the
market, efficiently handling a wide range of matters.
MBP Partners
MBP Partners was founded in 2016 as a legal boutique focused on financial, corporate and tax. It has since branched out to M&A, infrastructure, tax planning and infrastructure work. The firm has one office in Buenos Aires.
The banking and finance practice has experience supporting PPP contractors and can be seen acting as deal counsel to the issuance and placement of shares on the Buenos Aires’ Stock Exchange.
The firm has a strong fintech background. It works in blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation, as well as P2P lending and the development of digital banks.
Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno
Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno
is a leading Argentine law firm known for its
expertise in corporate and M&A and banking and finance. The firm’s Banking and Finance practice boasts a team of 6 partners and 16 lawyers, offering expertise in structured finance, acquisition finance, credit facilities, project finance, and debt restructuring. The firm has led multi-billion-dollar transactions across various jurisdictions, including advising on
numerous high-profile deals with institutions like IFC, IDB Invest, and China Development Bank. Their client roster includes top financial institutions worldwide. The firm also
provides regulatory advice on securities, banking, foreign exchange, and fintech, ensuring compliance with Argentine Central Bank regulations.
Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen
Pérez Alati,
Grondona, Benites & Arntsen was founded in 1991. It is a large, full-service firm with an international presence. The firm has
offices in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Santiago, Chile, and New York, USA.
The capital markets and banking and finance practices focuses on project finance, exports and trade finance, debt and equity securities offerings and general corporate finance. The group also has solid experience in sovereign and sub-sovereign financing and infrastructure finance.
The project development team is a leader in the energy sector and has great experience in portfolio project finances, combined M&A and project finance and amending existing finances.
Richards Cardinal Tützer Zabala & Zaefferer
Founded in 2001, Richards Cardinal Tutzer Zabala & Zaefferer is located in Buenos Aires and is a part of developed legal networks such as AllyLaw and international alliance of law firms. With over 20 years of experience, the firm specializes in cross-border M&A transactions, working with clients in various industries including construction, food production, energy and telecommunications. The firm is recognized for its expertise in handling complex transactions and providing innovative solutions to legal challenges. RCTZZ's commitment to excellence and its extensive industry knowledge make it a trusted advisor for both local and multinational companies.
Salaberren & López Sansón (SyLS)
Founded in 2009, Salaberren & López-Sansón is a full-service boutique corporate law and tax firm based in Buenos Aires. The firm emphasizes personalized attention and active partner engagement, delivering top-tier, responsive service for effective and efficient client outcomes. Core values include a cross-border strategy, extensive experience with international clients, and a dynamic, personal approach. The team utilizes their deep understanding of the region in order to offer their clients top tier service. The team excels in buy-side and sale-side transactions, serving industries such as beverage, mining, retail, technology, and agriculture.
Salaverri | Burgio | Wetzler Malbrán
Established in 2012,
Salaverri, Burgio & Wetzler Malbrán is a leading Argentine law firm based in Buenos Aires. Renowned for its M&A transactional work, the firm specializes in regional and domestic matters, foreign investments, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements. The firm boasts seasoned, multi practice lawyers and excels in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, capital markets, banking and financial law and restructuring and insolvency. Highly regarded for advising local and international clients on complex transactions, the firm leverages extensive experience and profound understanding of regional legal and cultural intricacies.
Tavarone Rovelli Salim & Miani
Founded in 2014,
Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani is a full -service firm with one office in Buenos Aries. The
firm‘s banking and finance work includes corporate finance, public and trust issuance, loans and general regulatory advice. While the firm does not have a global footprint, it does work with domestic and international clients.
The firm has developed a solid track record in project development finance and infrastructure transactions. The banking and finance team is experienced in setting up financial trusts and arranging bonds for both lenders and borrowers.
TCA Tanoira Cassagne
Established in 2011,
Tanoira Cassagne Abogados is known for its project financing work. The firm has an office in Buenos Aries. The firm does not have an international presence, but it works with both domestic and international clients. The firm stands out for its project finance transaction work where it advises both borrowers and lenders. It is known for providing advice to banks in various roles, including trustee, custody, underwriter and placement agent. The firm is also highly active in the primary domestic bonds market.
Zang Bergel & Viñes
Founded in 1975,
Zang Bergel &
Viñes is a well experienced firm and a member of multiple national and international legal networks, substantially bolstering its ability to service the needs of its clients. The firm has a noteworthy reputation in M&A practice, exemplifying versatility in its experience representing domestic and foreign clients on the buyer and seller side.
Sports, media and entertainment, technology, construction and pharmaceuticals are just a few of the industries the firm specializes in. The firm has earned a reputation for delivering innovative solutions and anticipating their client's needs.
