Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : Argentina
Band 5
About
Provided by O'Farrell
We are one of the most experienced firms in advising corporations and individuals engaged in the field of corporate law in Argentina.
Uriel O’Farrell has built a strong reputation for corporate and energy work over his career. He leads this team while lending his experience to dispute work. He is ably seconded by Ernesto Genco and Marcela Lorenzo Villalba in the corporate sphere.
O’Farrell’s electricity practice group has been the leader in Argentina and in the regional market, intervening actively in electricity generation, transmission, marketing and distribution matters. In addition, we have advised numerous domestic and foreign companies in corporate matters and in the energy and infrastructure sectors including telecommunication services, oil production and exploration, and natural gas production.
Likewise we are currently advising local and international clients in the day to day legal matters.
Chambers Review
O'Farrell is an admired full-service firm in Argentina rendering advice on an array of commercial agreements, such as stock purchase and shareholder agreements. The team offers notable capabilities in transactions, often dealing with acquisitions, mergers and disposals of business operations. The firm continues to boast a strong client base of oil and gas, energy and transport companies.
Uriel O'Farrell, Ernesto Genco and Sebastián Luegmayer are key client contacts at the firm.
Work Highlights
- O'Farrell advised Farmacity on the acquisition of Food Commerce.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"O'Farrell's team is well-trained and experienced in complex corporate and M&A transactions. They have deep knowledge of the law and are extremely responsive and practical in their approach."
"O'Farrell's team is well-trained and experienced in complex corporate and M&A transactions. They have deep knowledge of the law and are extremely responsive and practical in their approach."
Members
Provided by O'Farrell
Ernesto Genco
Head of Department
Jerónimo Ocampo
Marcela Lorenzo Villalba
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by O'Farrell
Brown International Corporation LLC
Comuncaciones y Consumos S.A.
Eni S.p.A.
Ford Argentina S.C.A.
Grupo Concesionario del Oeste S.A.
Monsanto Argentina S.R.L.
Naturgy Ban S.A.
Pampa Energía S.A.
YPF Energía Eléctrica S.A.
YPF S.A.
Industries
Provided by O'Farrell
Automobile & Parts
Banks
Charities
Chemicals
Construction
Energy
Financial Services
Industrial Engineering
Private Clients/Individuals
Real Estate
Retail
Software
Sports
Technology
Telecommunications
Transportation
Utilities