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Beccar Varela

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2027 : Argentina


Beccar Varela

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Through over a century, our Mergers & Acquisitions – 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.

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.

Our professionals are also experts in a range of industries, assisting clients’ analysis of the legal considerations affecting mergers and acquisitions in sectors ranging from infrastructure and natural resources to fintech and e-commerce.

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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 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Beccar Varela represented Advent International in the Argentine aspects of its acquisition of a 70% stake in Reckitt Benckiser’s Essential Home business.

Strengths

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  • Beccar Varela takes a comprehensive approach to each situation, combining extensive legal expertise with strong commercial and negotiation skills. The team follows matters closely and quickly grasps our business, as well as the scale and details of each matter.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Beccar Varela demonstrates proactivity, agility and passion. The team collaborates very effectively, demonstrates an excellent willingness to help and impresses us with its legal capabilities and understanding of business.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

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 demonstrates an impeccable professional approach and excellent timing.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
    • María Shakespear is an excellent corporate and M&A lawyer in Argentina.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • 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 highly commercial, very knowledgeable and delivers excellent work.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Alejandro Poletto
    Band 5Alejandro 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 is an excellent lawyer in the Argentine corporate sector, able to handle highly complex matters.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Carolina Serra
    Band 5Carolina Serra

    Carolina Serra

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

    • Carolina Serra is a great lawyer. I would highlight her ability to understand our business and not focus solely on the legal aspects of a matter.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Roberto Crouzel
    Band 5Roberto Crouzel

    Roberto Crouzel

    Well-regarded 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 is a leading lawyer who adds significant value and brings a highly holistic perspective that goes beyond the legal aspects.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Band 6Ricardo Castañeda
    Band 6Ricardo Castañeda

    Ricardo Castañeda

    Partner Ricardo Castañeda receives praise for his corporate practice in Argentina from both clients and market observers.

    • Ricardo Castañeda delivers a great level of service. He is a pleasure to work with and offers valuable, pragmatic advice, identifying important aspects during negotiation processes.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • 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.

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