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Marval O'Farrell Mairal

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2027 : Argentina

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Marval O'Farrell Mairal

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Marval’s corporate department is renowned for providing high quality advice on the market’s biggest, most sophisticated and innovative transactions, including complex cross-border deals. Our corporate department has an unrivalled range of expertise; the team handles the complete range of corporate work from high-end M&A, JVs and corporate restructurings to day-to-day corporate matters for key corporate clients and is regularly involved in creating complex new corporate structures.

We have unmatched experience advising clients on regional transactions. In recent years the firm has been retained by multinational clients to coordinate transactions across many countries in Latin America.

Our corporate practice covers a wide range of matters including:

  • Inward investments by foreign investors, including private equity funds
  • Outward investments by Argentine investors
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Due diligence audits
  • Planning and structuring of joint ventures
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Governmental approvals and regulatory requirements
  • Acquisitions through bidding processes
  • Restructurings and spin-offs
  • General corporate representation for public and private corporations
  • Corporate dispute resolution 

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Corporate/M&A - Argentina

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Marval O'Farrell Mairal is a powerhouse firm that is revered for providing advice on a myriad of corporate and M&A mandates. The team focuses on complex, high-value local and cross-border transactions, offering longstanding experience assisting multinational companies with acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. The department also handles reorganisation mandates and the incorporation of new entities in Argentina. The firm has additional experience handling transactions involving hedge funds and private equity groups.
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Work Highlights

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  • Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised PETRONAS Carigali Canada and PETRONAS Carigali International on the sale of PETRONAS Argentina to Vista Energy and Vista Argentina.

Strengths

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  • Marval O'Farrell Mairal is a true powerhouse led by highly dedicated and hard-working lawyers. It provides a full-service offering, consistently delivers exceptional responsiveness and always makes us feel like a priority.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

  • Marval O'Farrell Mairal stands out for its robust and experienced team, with the expertise to handle large clients and high-value transactions that require speed and precision. The team is practical and efficient, with strong communication.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Santiago Carregal
    Santiago Carregal

    Santiago Carregal

    Senior statesperson Santiago Carregal boasts a position of prominence in the Argentinian market, and offers extensive experience assisting clients from the oil and gas and power sectors with multi-jurisdictional transactions.

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  • Diego S Krischcautzky
    Diego S Krischcautzky

    Diego S Krischcautzky

    Prominent partner Diego Krischcautzky is frequently seen assisting local and international clients with a range of corporate transactions, including M&A and asset purchases.

    • Diego Krischcautzky is the best lawyer. He has an exceptional ability to understand business situations, their legal implications and potential consequences, and his expertise extends well beyond legal matters.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

    • Diego Krischcautzky is a standout professional who excels at finding simple solutions to complex problems. He is excellent.

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  • Pablo García Morillo
    Pablo García Morillo

    Pablo García Morillo

    Well-established partner Pablo García Morillo is frequently sought out by clients to advise on divestitures, reorganisations and contractual matters in Argentina.

    • Working with Pablo García Morillo is a pleasure. His strategic vision is closely aligned with the company's needs, and he consistently anticipates our requirements with simple, practical solutions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Pablo A Artagaveytia
    Pablo A Artagaveytia

    Pablo A Artagaveytia

    Noted partner and co-head of department Pablo Artagaveytia boasts a well-established practice assisting clients with M&A transactions, corporate reorganisation mandates and the negotiation of joint venture agreements.

    • Pablo Artagaveytia is a highly skilled lawyer with great technical ability and in-depth experience.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Pablo Viñals Blake
    Pablo Viñals Blake

    Pablo Viñals Blake

    Established partner and co-head of department Pablo Viñals Blake boasts extensive expertise advising clients on cross-border M&A transactions and complex joint venture agreements. He assists clients with the structuring and formation of corporate funds.

    • Pablo Viñals Blake is fully available and proactive. He anticipates problems, provides solutions and consistently delivers excellent work.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Bárbara V. Ramperti
    Bárbara V. Ramperti

    Bárbara V. Ramperti

    Partner Bárbara Ramperti is well placed to assist with M&A transactions in Argentina.

    • Bárbara Ramperti understands matters quickly, sees things from our perspective and is always available and responsive, with a strong understanding of business and strategic thinking.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • María Macarena García Mirri
    María Macarena García Mirri

    María Macarena García Mirri

    Partner María Macarena García Mirri continues to draw market recognition for her corporate and M&A practice in Argentina. She advises both buyers and sellers on the transfer of assets and shares, as well as on the negotiation of joint ventures.

    • María Macarena García Mirri demonstrates the ability to analyse and resolve complex issues with a practical, business-oriented approach. She shows a strong commitment to clients, a high level of involvement in every matter, as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills in complex environments.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Hernán Slemenson
    Hernán Slemenson

    Hernán Slemenson

    Hernán Slemenson is frequently sought out by clients to assist with their corporate mandates, including private equity deals.

    • Hernán Slemenson is a great lawyer with very strong client-handling skills and business acumen.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Maria Laura Bolatti Cristofaro
    Maria Laura Bolatti Cristofaro

    Maria Laura Bolatti Cristofaro

    Partner Maria Laura Bolatti Cristofaro is sought out by both domestic and international clients for her expertise in the Argentine corporate and M&A sector.

    • Maria Laura Bolatti Cristofaro is highly sophisticated and tackles complex issues with ease, combining this with an excellent understanding of business.

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