Department profile
Nicholson y Cano Abogados

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2026 : Argentina


Nicholson y Cano Abogados

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About

Provided by Nicholson y Cano Abogados

Nicholson y Cano counsels its clients on a wide number of complex and sophisticated local and international corporate matters and deals, providing comprehensive legal counseling in this area with permanent support to their clients from the beginning of the transaction, coordinating a varied number of practice areas of the firm such as antitrust, tax, environmental, labour and litigation, among others. In international transactions, the team works in cooperation with firms of foreign jurisdictions.

Some services provided in Corporate matters include, the following:

  • Registration, dissolution and liquidation of domestic and foreign companies.
  • Planning and incorporation of Corporate Joint Ventures.
  • Negotiation and implementation of Shareholders Agreements.
  • General corporate representation for public and private corporations.
  • Litigation on corporate disputes.
  • Negotiation and drafting ordinary and complex commercial agreements, including distribution, franchise, license and sponsorship and other contracts related to the ordinary course of business.

Some services provided in M&A include, the following:

  • Legal due diligence.
  • Development of structures to comply with local law and to benefit from the most suitable tax treatment.
  • Registration of foreign investors at local agencies.
  • Drafting and negotiation of SPAs and Corporate Agreements, Shareholder Agreements and Joint Ventures.
  • Drafting and implementation of preventive and defensive measures against hostile takeover attempts.

Industries (22)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate
  • Sports
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Argentina

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Nicholson y Cano Abogados is a noteworthy full-service firm known for assisting clients with advisory and transactional matters. The team is often retained by players in the oil and gas, agribusiness and private equity sectors to render advice on joint ventures, spin-offs and mergers by absorption, as well as asset acquisitions. The department is also well placed to assist with corporate reorganisations and the negotiation of commercial agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • Nicholson y Cano Abogados advised QatarEnergy on the divesture of its investment in Vaca Muerta, through the sale of its 30% participation in ExxonMobil Exploration Argentina to Pluspetrol.

Strengths

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  • Nicholson y Cano Abogados consistently demonstrates a proactive approach and open communication, ensuring clients feel prioritised and valued throughout the transaction.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Mariana Guzian
    Band 3Mariana Guzian

    Mariana Guzian

    Noted partner Mariana Guzian is frequently seen handling commercial transactions and contractual matters for clients in the energy and natural resources and agribusiness industries.

    • Mariana Guzian is very knowledgeable and effective in negotiations, making her assistance invaluable in every transaction.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Nicolás Perkins
    Band 3Nicolás Perkins

    Nicolás Perkins

    Notable partner and co-head of department Nicolás Perkins comes highly recommended by clients, particularly for his advice on corporate restructuring.

    • Nicolás Perkins is a truly excellent partner who is able to quickly grasp problems and provide timely advice.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Nicholson y Cano Abogados (2)

Argentina

Members

Provided by Nicholson y Cano Abogados

  • Agostina Griselli

  • Naldo Fabián Dasso

  • Caride Diego

  • Carlos Marcelo Villegas

  • Mariana Rawson Paz

  • Marcelo Lamesa

  • Marcela Anchava

  • Santiago Nicholson

  • Francisco Muruzeta

  • Miguel Blaquier

  • Alfredo Vitolo

  • Maria Victoria Duarte Inchausti

  • Maria Fraguas

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