Department profile
Marval O'Farrell Mairal

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2026 : Argentina


Marval O'Farrell Mairal

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About

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Marval is consistently involved in the biggest, most complex and most innovative banking and finance transactions in Argentina, including cross-border deals.

We have an unmatched range of banking and finance expertise; we are equally strong in matters ranging from complex structured finance, project finance, capital markets transactions and banking M&A to loans, foreign exchange and regulatory matters, including administrative regulatory proceedings at the CNV, the Consumer Protection Board and the Central Bank and highly complex banking litigation.

Our office in New York enables us to provide unrivalled support to clients on New York listings and issuances involving the US.

Our banking and finance practice covers a wide range of matters including:

  • Secured and unsecured credit facilities
  • Sovereign and sub-sovereign credit
  • Trade finance
  • Pre-export financing
  • Leasing transactions
  • Trusts
  • Real estate and agribusiness financing
  • Government financing
  • Mergers and acquisitions, asset transfer and acquisition finance
  • Bank and corporate debtor restructurings
  • Bank regulatory matters
  • Exchange controls
  • Central Bank proceedings
  • Legal due diligence
  • Portfolio acquisition

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Banking & Finance - Argentina

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Marval O'Farrell Mairal boasts a highly respected banking and finance team with expertise in a wide array of financial products. The team is particularly skilled in handling high-value corporate and asset finance deals, representing corporations and financial institutions in syndicated and bilateral loan agreements, as well as in debt restructuring. The department's expertise extends to securities transactions, advising both issuers and underwriters on debt placements.

Work Highlights

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  • Marval O'Farrell Mairal assisted Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentación and Pe-tra Servicios a la Distribución in establishing a pledge over the shares of DIA Argentina to secure a financing deal for the refinancing of existing debt.

Strengths

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  • Marval O'Farrell Mairal's team is dedicated to providing quality legal advice that meets evolving market standards, with extensive experience in diverse local and cross-border transactions.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersSantiago Carregal
    Eminent PractitionersSantiago Carregal

    Santiago Carregal

    Eminent practitioner Santiago Carregal is the chairman of Marval O'Farrell Mairal and is well known among market commentators for his longstanding experience in banking and finance mandates.

    • Santiago Cerregal is a highly competent lawyer with extensive commercial vision and deep business knowledge.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Gabriel Matarasso
    Band 3Gabriel Matarasso

    Gabriel Matarasso

    Experienced partner and head of department Gabriel Matarasso is well placed to offer extensive regulatory expertise in banking and finance matters, as well as in capital markets.

    • Gabriel Matarasso's advice extends beyond legal matters to incorporate a strong commercial perspective. He draws on his experience and knowledge to keep transactions moving forward.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Juan M. Diehl Moreno
    Band 4Juan M. Diehl Moreno

    Juan M. Diehl Moreno

    Notable partner Juan Diehl Moreno comes highly recommended by clients for his extensive experience handling fintech matters.
    • Juan Diehl Moreno consistently demonstrates reliable experience, leadership, and deep knowledge. His advice thoughtfully integrates both legal and business alternatives to address complex challenges.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Francisco Abeal
    Band 5Francisco Abeal

    Francisco Abeal

    Partner Francisco Abeal breaks into the rankings this year, boasting acumen in both financial transactions and regulatory matters.

    • Francisco Abeal is approachable and proactive in finding solutions, demonstrating clear expertise backed by solid experience.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Sergio Tálamo
    Band 5Sergio Tálamo

    Sergio Tálamo

    Partner Sergio Tálamo enters the rankings this year following notable activity in financial and capital markets transactions in Argentina.

    • Sergio Tálamo responds promptly, remains highly attentive, and fully manages the transaction with a proactive, commercial approach.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Marval O'Farrell Mairal (5)

Argentina

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