Department profile
Marval O'Farrell Mairal

Public Law

Latin America Guide 2026 : Argentina


Marval O'Farrell Mairal

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Provided by Marval O'Farrell Mairal

Marval is the undisputed market leader in public and administrative law, providing expert advice on the most complex and highly sensitive public law matters, including major disputes, to local and international clients.

Our public and administrative law practice group has represented international clients in many of the biggest M&A transactions and litigation cases involving public law issues in Argentina in recent years. We have the capacity and expertise to handle mass litigation involving public and administrative law issues.

Our public and administrative law practice covers a wide range of matters including:

  • Design of complex legal structures applicable to regulated activities, including advice to and professional representation of public utilities, ports, highways, airports, banks, insurance, hydrocarbons, health, agro-industrial companies and governmental suppliers of goods and services
  • Public works, infrastructure projects, project financing and public-private partnerships.
  • Trade restrictions and regulations, such as mandatory local supply obligations, import and export restrictions, price control mechanisms, etc
  • Public debt, public trusts and public financing
  • Advice to private companies under government administration or subject to governmental stock participation
  • Involvement in administrative law or regulatory aspects of M&A, loans and debt issuance. Regulatory due diligence audits
  • Urban planning. Urban licenses and permits
  • Public ethics and anti-bribery regulations

Chambers Review

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Public Law - Argentina

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Marval O'Farrell Mairal's outstanding department is comprised of a deep bench of public law experts. Its talented team earns market endorsement for its advice on a full range of issues, spanning administrative disputes, public procurement and permitting matters. It continues to service leading infrastructure clients, advising on the renegotiation of concession contracts with the state. Its client roster also features companies from the automotive, tobacco, and energy and natural resources industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Marval O'Farrell Mairal advised Dredging International Argentina on its bid and subsequent challenge of procurement processes for strategic dredging works along the Hidrovía, Argentina’s principal waterway.

Strengths

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  • Marval O'Farrell Mairal's public law team is highly robust. I rely on them for complex and sophisticated matters, as their responses are always comprehensive and thorough.

    Public Law respondentLatin America
  • Marval O'Farrell Mairal has profound regulatory knowledge and expertise, paired with a strong grasp of the local legal landscape and the ability to coordinate in complex international environments.

    Public Law respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleHéctor A Mairal
    Senior StatespeopleHéctor A Mairal

    Héctor A Mairal

    Senior statesperson Héctor Mairal continues to be lauded for his longstanding presence in Argentina's public law sector.

    • Héctor Mairal is brilliant and exceptionally clear in his nuanced and in-depth analysis of the issues.

      Public Law respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Enrique Veramendi
    Band 1Enrique Veramendi

    Enrique Veramendi

    Distinguished partner Enrique Veramendi rises in the rankings this year, on the basis of an impressive level of client feedback. He regularly advises clients in the construction, automotive and transport sectors on a range of public law and administrative matters in Argentina.

    • Enrique Veramendi is a highly effective team leader with unsurpassed technical expertise and strategic acumen.

      Public Law respondentLatin America
    • With unparalleled expertise and dedication, Enrique Veramendi demonstrates extraordinary depth of knowledge and an astute understanding of Argentine administrative law issues.

      Public Law respondentLatin America
  • Band 1María Lorena Schiariti
    Band 1María Lorena Schiariti

    María Lorena Schiariti

    Esteemed partner María Lorena Schiariti is well placed to assist clients with a range of public contracts with the government of Argentina, as well as with administrative proceedings.

    • María Lorena Schiariti consistently delivers excellent advice, prompt responses and a high level of personal attention.

      Public Law respondentLatin America
    • María Lorena Schiariti is always available to address complex issues and add value in every discussion.

      Public Law respondentLatin America

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