Competition/Antitrust
Latin America Guide 2025 : Argentina
Band 1
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Provided by Marval O'Farrell Mairal
Marval has the largest Competition Practice in Argentina and one of the largest in Latin America. Our experienced group of professionals is consistently involved in the biggest and most complex antitrust investigations and merger control filings in Argentina across a wide range of industries that includes IT, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, farming, oil-related services, cement, textile and vehicle manufacturing markets, among many others.
We have an outstanding antitrust investigation practice and we participate in the majority of the most demanding and complex investigations conducted by the Antitrust Commission. Our team has been responsible for approximately 30% of all merger filings in Argentina ever since the introduction of merger control in the country. We have unmatched experience of advising clients on cross-border competition matters involving other Latin American jurisdictions, particularly Brazil, Chile, Peru and Uruguay, as well as liaising and coordinating the Argentine section of global transactions.
Our competition/antitrust practice covers a wide range of matters including:
- Antitrust audits and compliance programs
- Pre-Merger strategy analysis and Merger Control issues
- Cartel investigations
- Monopolization/dominance cases
- Antitrust Litigation
Chambers Review
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 rendering advice on investigations concerning abuse of dominant positions and other allegations of anti-competitive behaviour. The firm counts Santander and Softys among its new clients.
Work Highlights
- Marval O'Farrell Mairal advised on the transaction that resulted in Natura Cosméticos acquiring exclusive control of Avon.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The antitrust team at Marval O'Farrell Mairal is very solid in their advice and has a lot of experience in the field. They always provide accurate and timely advice."
"Marval O'Farrell Mairal's team has broad experience in handling a variety of antitrust cases and has a proven track record of successfully navigating complex legal challenges."
"The antitrust team at Marval O'Farrell Mairal is very solid in their advice and has a lot of experience in the field. They always provide accurate and timely advice."
"Marval O'Farrell Mairal's team has broad experience in handling a variety of antitrust cases and has a proven track record of successfully navigating complex legal challenges."
Notable Practitioners
Front-running partner Miguel del Pino continues to garner extensive praise from the market for his local and international experience in the competition arena.
"Miguel is a skilled lawyer who has wide expertise, great analytical capacity to handle complex matters,sensitivity to business needs and awareness of the local political and economic contexts."
"His level of knowledge of the industry is incomparable. His commitment to deliver high-quality advice while meeting tight deadlines is a plus."
Respected partner Santiago Del Rio climbs the rankings thanks to strong market recognition. He has notable expertise in competition matters in Argentina, being particularly active in merger control proceedings.
"Santiago Del Rio is one-of-a-kind. He consistently provides top-level advice combined with strong business acumen."
Associate-to-watch Gabriela Ariel Irízar regularly assists clients with merger control proceedings.
"Gabriela stands out for her technical abilities; she is very focused, provides a lot of depth, explains the topics well and has clear ideas."
Associate-to-watch Ignacio Mora continues to receive market commendation for his antitrust practice in Argentina.
"Ignacio Mora demonstrates a strong client-centric approach and tailors the legal strategies accordingly. He actively engages in problem-solving, identifying potential issues before they escalate."
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