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Beccar Varela

Competition/Antitrust

Latin America Guide 2027 : Argentina


Beccar Varela

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Building a solid team with a long-term strategy has positioned Beccar Varela's Competition and Antitrust Department as a recognized leader in Argentina.

Our consistent focus on service excellence and innovation, coupled with our seamless work with the firm's White Collar & Corporate Crime and Compliance departments, allows us to offer a service with unique characteristics in the market. 

Our solid relationships with law firms throughout Latin America allow us to lead on cross-border transactions and investigations.

Clients especially value our team for our intervention and response capacity in complex cases as well for maintaining a low profile. Over the last ten years, we have participated in the most significant investigations carried out by the Argentine National Competition Commission, including three of the most important in its history (in the cement, automotive and banking, and credit card industries). We have also been involved in over 150 concentration operations and helped to create leading cases across various industries in different areas of competition law. 

Our competition and antitrust cases and filings cover all industries, including banking, credit cards, insurance, food, apparel, personal care products, cleaning products, pharmaceuticals, steel, mining, oil & gas, cement and construction supplies, agribusiness and agrochemicals, hotels, tourism, car rental, aeronautics, among others.

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Competition/Antitrust - Argentina

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Beccar Varela's noteworthy competition department boasts full-service capabilities in Argentina. Its strong bench of practitioners services an impressive client roster, with notable activity advising on merger control proceedings and post-closing M&A matters. The department is regularly retained to provide reports on regulatory developments and best practices. Its expertise further extends to investigations concerning alleged cartel activities and abuse of dominant position.

Work Highlights

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  • Beccar Varela represented Raízen Argentina in a competition claim by Thinner Tede valued at USD6 million.

Strengths

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  • The deep expertise of Beccar Varela's antitrust team provides a sophisticated blend of legal, strategic and market insight. Their ability to navigate complex environments offers a significant strategic advantage.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Beccar Varela's team demonstrates thorough and extensive knowledge of competition matters, supported by extensive experience and proven expertise in the field. Their commitment and responsiveness are excellent.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Agustín Waisman
    Band 1Agustín Waisman

    Agustín Waisman

    Front-running partner Agustín Waisman is highly regarded for his market-leading antitrust practice in Argentina. He is engaged by prominent clients to advise on a range of competition matters, including abuse of dominance claims and merger control proceedings.

    • Agustín Waisman's deep expertise offers a sophisticated blend of legal, strategic and market insight. He is an outstanding technical adviser and a highly effective strategist.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
    • Agustín Waisman brings strong commercial acumen and pragmatism, a combination that makes him an invaluable legal adviser.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchMercedes Pando
    Associates to watchMercedes Pando

    Mercedes Pando

    Associate-to-watch Mercedes Pando is noted by market commentators for her adept handling of antitrust matters in Argentina.

    • Mercedes Pando is a great lawyer with a strong presence in the competition and antitrust market.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchTomás Lopez Bisso
    Associates to watchTomás Lopez Bisso

    Tomás Lopez Bisso

    Associate-to-watch Tomás Lopez Bisso is recognised for his capable handling of cross-border competition matters in Argentina.

    • Tomás Lopez Bisso stands out for his prompt responses to requests and his attentiveness to clients' business needs.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

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