Department profile
Beccar Varela

Tax

Latin America Guide 2027 : Argentina


Beccar Varela

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About

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Our Tax Department advises national and international clients on complex tax matters, including tax litigation, at the national, provincial and municipal levels. We have broad experience in traditional sectors such as banking and finance, insurance, real estate, utilities, energy and telecommunications, as well as the dynamic e-commerce, pharmaceutical, fintech and software sectors among others.

Our expertise covers local and international tax planning, double taxation agreements, CFC rules, IPOs, mutual funds, trusts, loan agreements, capital contributions, transfer pricing, securities and bonds, financial derivatives, stock purchase and options agreements, tax-free reorganizations and intangible assets. As a result, our tax team is involved in nearly every major merger and acquisition, project finance, cross-border deal and corporate restructuring, advising on the tax implications of complex administrative and financing structures and providing solutions to minimize exposure and seek efficiencies. We work with private investment funds, family businesses, private clients and tax-exempt organizations, rounding out a solid corporate clientele.

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Tax - Argentina

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Beccar Varela is a full-service outfit well regarded for its tax work in Argentina. The team advises notable clients from the banking and finance, pharmaceutical and technology sectors on tax planning, double taxation matters and the tax aspects of cross-border transactions, particularly M&A deals. The practice also handles complex tax litigation proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Beccar Varela advised Equinor on the sale of its interests in the Bajo del Toro and Bandurria Sur oil and gas blocks to Vista, including capital gains tax analysis and transaction tax provisions.

Strengths

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  • Beccar Varela is a business-oriented firm that goes above and beyond in its advice. The team is specialised in tax matters and responds promptly and clearly to complex issues.

    Tax respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Santiago Montezanti
    Band 1Santiago Montezanti

    Santiago Montezanti

    Acclaimed partner and co-head of department Santiago Montezanti is praised by clients for his prowess in tax matters in Argentina. His practice covers both contentious and non-contentious tax advice.

    • Santiago Montezanti is analytical and patient, exceeding expectations in terms of his client service, expertise and problem-solving skills. He is very easy to work with and is always willing to find the best solution.

      Tax respondentLatin America
    • Santiago Montezanti is an exceptional lawyer with extensive experience in complex tax matters. He consistently provides timely responses and effective solutions.​‌

      Tax respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingEnrique López Riverola
    Up and ComingEnrique López Riverola

    Enrique López Riverola

    Up-and-coming partner Enrique López Riverola is noted for his tax practice in Argentina, particularly in relation to tax structuring and transactional tax matters.

    • Enrique López Riverola is an excellent lawyer with significant experience in complex tax matters.

      Tax respondentLatin America

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