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Beccar Varela

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Latin America Guide 2026 : Argentina


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Our Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Restructuring Department handles financial restructurings and bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings for national and international clients in industries such as food, banking, insurance, automotive, agribusiness, and transport & logistics, among others. Mostly representing creditors, and in some cases being counsels to insolvent companies. We advise on bankruptcy, insolvency and debt restructuring issues at the national and provincial level, as well as on cross-border cases. Our team’s insolvency and bankruptcy portfolio exceeds a hundred proceedings in national and provincial jurisdictions throughout the country.

Our professionals manage prejudicial proceedings, credit recovery, insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, and debt restructuring. They also handle enforcement of guarantees, ineffective operations, bankruptcy extensions and liability actions. They advise on the preparation of guarantees in international financing operations and application of national guarantees, and their eventual effects in case of insolvency. They also represent foreign and national clients in related actions of bankruptcy and bankruptcy proceedings, such as liability actions, restitution and extension of bankruptcies.

Clients (8)

  • Citibank N.A.
  • Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.
  • Columbus
  • BTG Pactual
  • Grupo Sabre
  • Bodega Norton
  • Carlos Boero Romano S.A.
  • Talleres Jaso Industrial S.L.

Industries (5)

  • Banks
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Private Clients / Individuals

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Argentina

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Beccar Varela is a full-service firm with a well-regarded bankruptcy and restructuring department in Argentina. The team is particularly active in representing clients in judicial proceedings and frequently assists global banks with bankruptcy and debt restructuring matters, including advising on the reorganisation of distressed companies and the divestiture and auctioning of their assets.

Work Highlights

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  • Beccar Varela advised Deutsche Bank, acting as a secured creditor, on a bilateral restructuring agreement with Molino Cañuelas.

Strengths

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  • Beccar Varela has a very in-depth knowledge of bankruptcy law and extensive experience in handling controversial lawsuits. The dedication and support we receive is impeccable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Martín Gastaldi
    Band 4Martín Gastaldi

    Martín Gastaldi

    Partner Martín Gastaldi offers extensive experience in the sector and often represents domestic and foreign clients in reorganisations, bankruptcy liquidations and debt restructurings.

    • Martín Gastaldi is a lawyer with many years of experience. He stands out for being a deep connoisseur of the judicial system, with the exact answers that one is looking for on very complicated issues.

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  • Up and ComingFelipe Videla
    Up and ComingFelipe Videla

    Felipe Videla

    Up-and-coming partner Felipe Videla receives appreciation from clients and peers alike for his prowess in bankruptcy proceedings and restructuring mandates in Argentina.

    • Felipe Videla combines technical expertise with a sharp business and commercial sense.

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