Latin America Guide 2027 : Argentina
Ranked Individual
Provided by O'Farrell
O’Farrell advises multinational corporations, investors, family-owned businesses and leading domestic companies on mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, corporate governance, joint ventures, restructurings and complex commercial transactions. With more than 140 years of continuous presence in Argentina, the firm combines deep institutional knowledge with practical, business-oriented advice across all stages of a company’s lifecycle.
The practice is particularly recognised for advising clients operating in highly regulated industries, including energy, oil and gas, power generation, mining, telecommunications, technology, industrial manufacturing and infrastructure. The team regularly assists multinational groups with inbound investments, cross-border transactions, corporate reorganisations and strategic expansion projects throughout Latin America, North America and Europe.
Recent highlights include advising Ford Motor Company on corporate matters related to a USD 700 million investment in Argentina, acting as Argentine counsel to Lallemand in its acquisition of AIT Ingredients, advising Louisiana Pacific on the development of Argentina’s first OSB manufacturing facility, and providing ongoing corporate support to YPF Luz and its affiliates.
Provided by Chambers
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 automotive companies.
Provided by Chambers
O'Farrell advised Farmacity on the acquisition of The Food Commerce, related post-completion matters and day-to-day corporate affairs.
Provided by Chambers
O'Farrell's team is very knowledgeable and highly committed. The team handles complex legal matters with professionalism, is highly responsive and provides strong service while taking the time to understand the client's business.
Provided by Chambers
Head of department Ernesto Genco is widely praised by clients for the strength of his corporate and M&A practice in Argentina.
Ernesto Genco demonstrates an excellent level of knowledge and responsiveness in highly complex matters.
Head of Corporate/M&A
Provided by O'Farrell
Uriel F O'Farrell
Cecilia Cook
Nicolás Fernandez Madero
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