Tax
Global Guide 2024 : Argentina
Band 1
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Provided by Bruchou & Funes de Rioja
The Tax team works closely with other areas in the development and implementation of tax structures for complex transactions. Our Firm pioneered the analysis and discussion of important tax law and regulation reforms in the Argentine market, which significantly modified the tax burden imposed on local debtors and other market participants.
Our tax counselling focus on two main categories: Tax advisory (Financial products; M&A; Cross‐border structuring; Corporate income tax and tax planning; Value added tax; Provincial and local taxes; Promotional tax regimes; Advice on the daily tax issues and on the planning of family assets) and Tax litigation (Defense at administrative courts and judicial levels before all instances and jurisdictions in Argentina; Defense before interjurisdictional tax entities; Procedures before national, provincial and municipal tax agencies; Defense regarding tax contributions and tax administrative infringements; Follow up, advising and audit of tax litigation issues; Filling, defense and procedures before tax authorities and advice on the daily tax issues).
Chambers Review
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja offers extensive know-how in contentious proceedings and tax consultancy mandates. The team is highly skilled designing tax-efficient structures for financing and M&A transactions, and is frequently sought out to handle administrative and judicial litigation across the Argentine jurisdiction, dealing with municipal and provincial tax disputes. The firm's expertise covers claims regarding income, value-added and turnover tax, including disputes in the criminal and constitutional areas.
Strengths
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"Bruchou & Funes de Rioja provides a level of service and speed of response that is always one step ahead. The firm has very good business vision and anticipates future risks and controversies with counterparties and tax authorities, respectively."
"The tax department has specialists in different topics and problems, who work as a team to provide in-depth analysis and excellent timeliness of response."
"Bruchou & Funes de Rioja provides a level of service and speed of response that is always one step ahead. The firm has very good business vision and anticipates future risks and controversies with counterparties and tax authorities, respectively."
"The tax department has specialists in different topics and problems, who work as a team to provide in-depth analysis and excellent timeliness of response."
Notable Practitioners
Frontrunning practitioner and managing partner Liban Ángel Kusa is recognised as a top player in the tax space in Argentina, sought out by major clients to advise on a range of matters, including tax planning and contentious tax matters.
"Liban Ángel Kusa is a very well-rounded tax lawyer, who has in-depth knowledge of the Argentine tax system."
"Liban is my go-to lawyer for tax matters in Argentina."
Key partner Daniela Rey is well-versed in advising clients on the fiscal implications of corporate reorganisations and administrative tax claims before the provincial, municipal and federal courts.
"Daniela Rey is an excellent professional who responds quickly and concretely to emergencies. She always adds value to different ideas or issues that we raise."
Solid partner Ezequiel Lipovetzky comes highly recommended by clients for his expert advice on a range of tax matters in Argentina.
"Ezequiel Lipovetzky has great responsiveness and experience in tax advice on M&A and international tax planning. He is an excellent lawyer and very practical, which sets him apart from other lawyers."
Partner Nicolás Nogueira handles a wide range of tax mandates, including both transactional and contentious cases.
"Nicolás Nogueira demonstrates an absolute dedication to the client and the objective. He easily provides great solutions in little time."
Up-and-coming partner Pablo Martin Muir enters the rankings this year following strong praise for clients for his advice on tax matters in Argentina.
"Pablo Martin Muir is a rising star, who has a tremendous ability to understand situations and provide creative solutions."
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