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Allende & Brea

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2027 : Argentina


Allende & Brea

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Allende & Brea’s general corporate practice group deals with all types of matters, from day to day bussines matters to the most complex transactions. The firm’s services include designing corporate structures and tax mechanisms, incorporating companies and representing clients in a broad range of corporate activities. 

Our Corporate practice includes assistance in:

  • Providing legal advice to all kinds of companies, including banks, insurance companies, Life Science and Healthcare industry, pharmaceutical companies and high-tech companies, among others.
  • Preparing and negotiating acquisitions, joint ventures , which includes regulated industries, with special focus on representing foreign companies in acquisitions in Argentina.
  • Assinting in complex local and international M&A transactions from the structuring through the legal and tax due diligence, drafting of the acquisition agreements, shareholders’ agreements, financing agreements, management and retention agreements and other related acquisition documents.
  • Structuring commercial agreements, reorganizations, restructurings and financings projects.
  • Dealing with shareholders’ conflicts, cross-border contracts, debt workouts, entertainment and gaming law, foreign investment and political risk insurance.

We focus on providing all our clients with the highest level of professionalism to achieve the best results working together with the different specialized teams in the firm that relate to the industries we represent.

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Corporate/M&A - Argentina

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Allende & Brea is a highly regarded firm with a respected corporate advisory and transactional practice that has expertise advising both buyers and sellers on complex share and assets transactions, in addition to handling spin-offs and incorporations in the context of corporate reorganisations. The firm represents national and foreign clients, with noted experience in cross-border transactions. The department is also well equipped to handle various types of contracts, including distribution, shareholder and licencing agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • Allende & Brea advised Reckitt Benckiser Group on the Argentine aspects of the sale of its Essential Home business to Advent International.

Strengths

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  • Allende & Brea handles complex transactions with great professionalism. The team is always available, responds promptly and manages sophisticated matters while maintaining close attention to detail.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Santiago Sturla
    Band 2Santiago Sturla

    Santiago Sturla

    Co-head of department Santiago Sturla offers a wealth of experience assisting clients with commercial agreements and corporate transactions in Argentina.
    • Santiago Sturla has a solid, calm and well-founded approach. His technical expertise and sound judgement make him a trusted adviser, even on highly complex matters.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Valeriano Guevara Lynch
    Band 2Valeriano Guevara Lynch

    Valeriano Guevara Lynch

    Managing partner and co-head of department Valeriano Guevara Lynch advises clients on a full range of corporate matters, dealing with sales and acquisitions in addition to contractual matters and commercial reorganisations.

    • Valeriano Guevara Lynch strikes an excellent balance between experience and legal knowledge. He is a strong leader.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Tomás Di Ció
    Band 4Tomás Di Ció

    Tomás Di Ció

    Partner Tomás Di Ció is well equipped to assist with the buy and sell sides of corporate transactions, as well as advising on corporate reorganisations.

    • Tomás Di Ció is an excellent lawyer: knowledgeable, professional, proactive and highly involved throughout the process. He also provides excellent client service.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Marcos Patrón Costas
    Band 5Marcos Patrón Costas

    Marcos Patrón Costas

    Partner Marcos Patrón Costas regularly advises Argentinian and international clients on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters, with a special focus on the energy sector.

    • Marcos Patrón Costas is a highly skilled professional with extensive knowledge and experience who treats problems as if they were his own. He demonstrates strong analytical skills and provides guidance not only on legal matters but also on business strategy.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Band 6Antonio Arias Etchebarne
    Band 6Antonio Arias Etchebarne

    Antonio Arias Etchebarne

    Partner Antonio Arias Etchebarne regularly handles corporate mandates as well as M&A in Argentina.

    • Antonio Arias Etchebarne is a true partner who goes beyond providing legal advice, helping clients navigate complex situations. His responsiveness, depth of knowledge and genuine commitment make him a trusted adviser.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

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