Department profile
Beccar Varela

Environment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Argentina


Beccar Varela

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About

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Our Environmental Law & Climate Change Department serves clients across all industries, with particular expertise in natural resources and energy projects, as well as in the infrastructure, telecommunications, automotive, transportation, agro-industrial, health, consumer products and real estate sectors, among others.

We counsel national and international companies on regulatory, permitting and compliance-related issues and audits (including compliance with national, provincial and municipal legislation, industry regulations, wastes, contamination and cleanups, and climate change among others). We also assist clients in detecting and preventing civil, criminal, and administrative contingencies.

Providing an integrated service, our environment team is engaged in many of the major mergers and acquisitions and project finance deals, providing due diligence and working on the environmental law aspects of the transactions.

Our environmental due diligence embraces sustainable business practices, evaluating related social issues such as community participation in environmental reviews, in order to provide clients with the broadest perspective.

Our team represents clients in all kinds of judicial and administrative proceedings and advises clients on negotiations with regulatory authorities.  We also identify and track key bills and proposals that may impact the operations of clients.

Industries (1)

  • Life Sciences

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Environment - Argentina

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Beccar Varela is a Buenos Aires-based acclaimed full-service firm with an active environmental practice in Argentina. The department advises national and international clients on regulatory and permitting issues, as well as providing assistance with environmental compliance and contentious work in the sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Beccar Varela advised Unión Industrial Argentina on the development of a sustainability performance self-assessment tool for SMEs.

Strengths

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  • Beccar Varela is distinguished by its innovation and leadership in cutting-edge areas such as environmental law, reflecting a commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging legal issues. The team’s service and responsiveness are exceptional, placing the firm at the highest level of professionalism and commitment.

    Environment respondentLatin America
  • Beccar Varela demonstrates a strong understanding of our context and operating environment, combining deep knowledge of national frameworks with a global perspective.

    Environment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Manuel Frávega
    Band 1Manuel Frávega

    Manuel Frávega

    Standout head of department Manuel Frávega regularly advises on environmental permit issues and regulatory work in Argentina.

    • Manuel Frávega stands out as a leading expert in environmental law in Argentina. His direct involvement in the development of carbon markets underscores both his technical leadership and his ability to operate at the forefront of legislative developments.

      Environment respondentLatin America
    • Manuel Frávega focuses on delivering concrete results and demonstrates a strong commitment to every matter he handles. He is a reliable, well-rounded and highly business-oriented lawyer who has become a trusted partner to our company.

      Environment respondentLatin America

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