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Beccar Varela

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Argentina


Beccar Varela

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Through over a century, our M&A/Corporate Department has guided major investments in Argentina, advising on countless national and cross-border deals. Current clients range from multinational heavyweights to local entrepreneurs.

We advise both buyers and sellers involved in M&A deals, including commercial and service enterprises, private equity funds, and pension administrators, providing guidance on regulatory matters at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. Our experts have in-depth experience structuring complex financial transactions across all industries.

Various team members are heads or co-heads of related departments such as banking and financial institutions, compliance, company law, and private equity, and we draw on our full-service strengths to ensure clients receive integrated M&A advice on potentially relevant issues including competition and antitrust, environment, labor, and tax.  Foreseeing potential client requirements for trustee/escrow agent services, Beccar Varela created and owns a trust services company, offering seamless service.

In addition, our team regularly assumes the role of international counsel for regional transactions, acting as lead counsel and coordinating with local counsel in other jurisdictions. Our superb relations with law firms and clients throughout the region enables us to smoothly support cross-border initiatives and Latin America-wide strategies.

Clients (23)

  • Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires
  • Banco Itaú Unibanco
  • IFC–International Finance Corporation
  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  • Compañía General de Combustibles
  • Samsung Electronics
  • Chrysler
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Cosméticos Avon
  • BNP Paribas-Cardif
  • Deutsche Bank AG
  • Sanofi Aventis Pharma
  • Minerva
  • Saur
  • Unilever
  • Hapag Lloyd
  • Dana Holding Corporation
  • British Telecom
  • Simplot
  • Transtelco
  • Brightstar Corp.
  • Quintana Energy Fund
  • S4Capital

Industries (10)

  • Banking & Finance
  • Agribusiness
  • Food
  • Oil & Gas
  • Mining
  • Automotive
  • Pharmacueticals, Health Care & Life sciences
  • Real estate & Hospitality
  • TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)
  • Media & Entertainment

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Argentina

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Beccar Varela is an acclaimed full-service firm with a front-running advisory and transactional corporate department in Argentina. Its deep bench of experienced professionals is often sought out to assist with complex local and cross-border acquisitions of entire companies or significant share stakes, as well as with negotiating termination agreements. The team counsels on key transactions in the context of corporate reorganisations, and also consults on a range of day-to-day issues concerning capitalisation and shareholder relations. The firm's global offering is bolstered by dedicated foreign desks covering Brazil and France.

Strengths

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  • Beccar Varela is a great firm with strong capabilities in M&A, known for its swift responses, precise advice and ability to anticipate problems.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Beccar Varela demonstrates exceptional expertise, skilfully navigating intricate legal frameworks with a creative, problem-solving approach and delivering innovative, client-focused solutions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1María Shakespear
    Band 1María Shakespear

    María Shakespear

    Acclaimed partner María Shakespear regularly advises a variety of Argentinian and international clients on corporate restructuring and M&A deals.

    • María Shakespear's 360-degree vision, legal expertise and active listening skills place her at the forefront of any negotiation.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • María Shakespear's ability to find creative solutions and coordinate all transaction workstreams from start to finish is admirable. She is the lawyer I always want on my team.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Ramón Moyano
    Band 3Ramón Moyano

    Ramón Moyano

    Well-established partner Ramón Moyano continues to draw on his extensive experience handling a variety of mergers and acquisitions for clients in the telecommunications and healthcare sectors.

    • Ramón Moyano is a trusted adviser whose expertise and commercial insight are key in bringing deals to a successful close.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Roberto Crouzel
    Band 4Roberto Crouzel

    Roberto Crouzel

    Notable partner Roberto Crouzel is routinely sought out by clients from the mining, pharmaceutical and finance sectors to assist with a variety of M&A transactions in Argentina.

    • Roberto Crouzel has a strong managerial approach. He handles deals effectively and demonstrates solid negotiation and communication skills.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 6Alejandro Poletto
    Band 6Alejandro Poletto

    Alejandro Poletto

    Solid partner Alejandro Poletto is recognised for his corporate practice, routinely handling M&A transactions on both buy and sell-side deals.

    • Alejandro Poletto provides an excellent service focused on the client’s needs and objectives. He approaches complex legal issues with clarity and consistently delivers thorough, balanced analysis.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 6Carolina Serra
    Band 6Carolina Serra

    Carolina Serra

    Partner Carolina Serra garners significant praise from clients for her corporate practice in Argentina.

    • Carolina Serra is a great lawyer with a refined approach and strong responsiveness. She is very meticulous and experienced.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Band 6Roberto A. Fortunati
    Band 6Roberto A. Fortunati

    Roberto A. Fortunati

    Experienced partner Roberto Fortunati is well regarded by peers and continues to advise clients on M&A, with particular expertise in the mining sector.
    • Roberto Fortunati is a seasoned M&A professional whose experience is instrumental in navigating material issues and obstacles that arise during transactions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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