Competition/Antitrust - Argentina
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What the Team is Known For
Marval O'Farrell Mairal is a stellar full-service firm boasting a market-leading competition department. Its bench of seasoned practitioners offers expert counsel to well-reputed multinational clients on the antitrust aspects of M&A transactions, as well as representing them before the Argentine competition authority. The department also provides experience advising on investigations concerning abuse of dominant positions and other allegations of anti-competitive behaviour.
Strengths
Marval O'Farrell Mairal's extensive experience and expertise enable it to handle highly complex matters. They are distinguished by their curiosity and genuine interest in understanding their clients' business, which places them in the best possible position to provide effective and tailored advice.
Marval O'Farrell Mairal's advice is highly pragmatic. The team possesses a very strong level of knowledge and experience, and their responsiveness is outstanding.
Work Highlights
Marval O'Farrell Mairal advised Netflix on the Argentine competition law aspects of the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming and studios segment, valued at USD82.7 billion.
Notable practitioners
Front-running partner Miguel del Pino continues to garner extensive praise from the market for his local and international experience in the Argentine competition arena.
Miguel del Pino is an experienced partner with deep knowledge of the market, strong business acumen and solid expertise in antitrust issues.
Miguel del Pino is an expert in the competition and antitrust field and is recognised in the market for his gravitas and professional excellence.
Outstanding partner Santiago Del Rio has notable expertise in competition matters in Argentina, being particularly active in merger control proceedings.
Santiago Del Rio provides high-quality advice on highly complex matters. He has an excellent command of competition law and fosters strong, collaborative relationships with clients.
Santiago Del Rio combines all the qualities we seek in an external adviser. He brings pragmatism, commercial acumen, technical expertise, charisma and approachability.
Associate-to-watch Gabriela Ariel Irízar regularly assists clients with merger control proceedings in Argentina.
Gabriela Ariel Irízar is an expert in competition law. Her expertise allows her to provide valuable and practical insights.
