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Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen

Competition/Antitrust

Latin America Guide 2026 : Argentina


Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen

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Our antitrust practice covers advisement and representation of clients in connection with: 
- general advice on competition and antitrust regulations in Argentina
- antitrust filings and proceedings with the Argentine competent antitrust regulators
- obtaining regulatory clearance and approvals
- litigation related to competition and antitrust cases
- anti-competitive behaviors.

We deliver comprehensive services in a manner that clients benefit from an integrated approach, coordinated across specialties. 

We have represented and continue to represent domestic and international clients in antitrust matters arising in many of the most complex and important transactions that have taken place and are occurring in Argentina (including M&As, joint ventures and other business combinations) and across a wide variety of industries.

Our work on these matters includes advising and representing clients in highly controversial contexts (including through litigation and injunctive relief) which in many cases resulted in landmark antitrust decisions and rulings.

We also represent our clients in a large number of investigations and government enforcement actions initiated by competent governmental authorities (both at the administrative and judicial levels, including proceedings before the Supreme Court), such as investigations related to price fixing and discrimination, market division, predatory pricing, exclusionary and collusive practices, and abuse of dominant position in general.

Clients (10)

  • Google
  • Molinos Río de la Plata
  • Brasil Foods Group
  • Mercado Libre
  • Old World Industries
  • Deere & Company
  • Latam Airlines
  • Louis Dreyfus Commodities
  • Cerberus Group
  • Edesur

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Competition/Antitrust - Argentina

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen is a well-known full-service firm with a solid practice group assisting clients with an array of competition matters. Its noted team is particularly active advising on merger control filings and leading investigations into alleged collusion or abuse of dominant position.

Work Highlights

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  • Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen represented American Airlines in the acquisition of a 35% minority stake in JetSMART Holdings.

Strengths

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  • PAGBAM Abogados demonstrates deep expertise in antitrust and market practices, complemented by strong reach to regulatory bodies and a strategic approach to business solutions.

    Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Luis Diego Barry
    Band 1Luis Diego Barry

    Luis Diego Barry

    Front-running partner Luis Barry is regularly instructed by clients to advise on complex merger control proceedings, administrative challenges and cartel investigations.

    • Luis Barry is a professional who knows how to simplify complex concepts into understandable language. His explanations are precise and well-supported.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
    • Luis Barry has great technical skills combined with solid litigation experience. He is highly regarded by the business community and has a lot of respect from regulators.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Band 3María Carolina Abdelnabe Vila
    Band 3María Carolina Abdelnabe Vila

    María Carolina Abdelnabe Vila

    Co-head of department María Carolina Abdelnabe Vila enters the rankings following strong recognition for her expertise in antitrust matters in Argentina.

    • María Carolina Abdelnabe is an excellent lawyer with solid knowledge of antitrust issues. Her pragmatic advice has been key in implementing various business initiatives.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingMaría Clara Rodríguez Llanos
    Up and ComingMaría Clara Rodríguez Llanos

    María Clara Rodríguez Llanos

    María Clara Rodríguez enters the rankings based on her growing expertise in merger control proceedings and regulatory mandates in Argentina.

    • María Clara Rodríguez is highly responsive and attentive, consistently delivering high-quality service to her clients.

      Competition/Antitrust respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen (3)

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