Department profile
Marval O'Farrell Mairal

Compliance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Argentina


Marval O'Farrell Mairal

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About

Provided by Marval O'Farrell Mairal

Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal is at the forefront of the compliance, anti-corruption and investigations practice in Argentina, providing sophisticated advice to local and international companies on compliance programs, anti-corruption due diligence in M&A transactions, internal investigations, and cases with regulatory authorities and the courts.

We advise local and foreign companies on:

  • Developing, implementing and auditing compliance programs (e.g. risk assessments, codes and policies, trainings).
  • Performing anti-corruption background checks on individuals and legal entities.
  • Conducting anti-corruption compliance due diligence and providing related advice on legal structures in M&A and other relevant transactions.
  • Conducting document review through specific e-discovery tools.
  • Analyzing and drafting complex anti-corruption provisions in contracts.
  • Conducting anti-corruption internal investigations and handling related remediation actions.
  • Advising on the complex interactions of local anti-corruption regulations and relevant foreign laws such as the US FCPA, the UK Bribery Act, and Brazilian Anti-corruption Law No.12,846.
  • Advising on investigations conducted by the authorities.
  • Analyzing, designing and implementing comprehensive legal strategies for handling corruption-related cases with regulatory authorities and courts.
  • Crisis Management.
  • Analyzing ethical issues that may raise reputational concerns.
  • Asset tracing and recovery.

Chambers Review

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Compliance - Argentina

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Marval O'Farrell Mairal is a heavyweight full-service firm with a strong department that handles the full spectrum of compliance matters in Argentina. The team has expertise in internal investigations, including cross-border cases, and assists clients with criminal law strategy in corruption cases, risk analysis of third-party contracts and interactions with public entities. The firm is routinely retained to create or adapt compliance programmes for local and multinational companies.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Marval O'Farrell Mairal advised Adidas Argentina on ongoing compliance matters, including regulatory obligations, policy updates and training.

Strengths

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  • Marval O'Farrell Mairal's greatest strength is their understanding of business needs and industry-specific characteristics, enabling the team to provide advice that goes beyond purely legal matters and to give companies practical tools to navigate available options.

    Compliance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Andrés O'Farrell
    Band 4Andrés O'Farrell

    Andrés O'Farrell

    Andrés O’Farrell is recognised for his expertise in compliance matters in Argentina.

    • Andrés O’Farrell is a highly experienced compliance lawyer who provides top-quality service, including clear, accessible and actionable legal and strategic advice.

      Compliance respondentLatin America
  • Band 4María Lorena Schiariti
    Band 4María Lorena Schiariti

    María Lorena Schiariti

    Partner María Lorena Schiariti receives praise from the market for her expertise in compliance matters in Argentina.

    • María Lorena Schiariti's knowledge and professional experience make a perfect combination when it comes to finding practical solutions tailored to businesses' needs.

      Compliance respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Marval O'Farrell Mairal (2)

Argentina

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