Beccar Varela
Global Guide 2024
About
Managing Partner: Maximiliano D’Auro
Managing Partner Emeritus : Horacio E Beccar Varela
Executive Committee: Maximiliano D’Auro, Tomás Allende, María Shakespear, Manuel Beccar Varela, Miguel Remmer and Gonzalo García Delatour
Number of partners: 46
Number of other fee-earners: 120
Languages: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
Firm Overview:
Founded in 1897, Beccar Varela is a leading full-service law firm in Argentina. It advises local and international clients in all areas of corporate law across all industries and seamlessly manages complex cross-border initiatives. It is an active member of the World Services Group, Interlex, Club de Abogados, ALAE, and INBLF networks. Beccar Varela is the country’s first full-service law firm to have joined the United Nations Global Compact and to issue a corporate sustainability report.
Main Areas of Practice:
Corporate/M&A:
Advisory services range from small private acquisitions to listed companies, advising sellers and purchasers from banks, insurance companies, and pension administrators, as well as industrial, commercial, and service enterprises.
Banking & Financial Institutions and Capital Markets:
The firm covers all areas of banking and finance, including exchange regulations, local and foreign currency-secured and syndicated loan transactions, guarantees, structured finance, leasing, and project finance. Capital market transactions include debt and equity issuances, corporate and SGS bonds, trust certificates, public offerings (IPOs), ADR issuances, and debt securities.
Agribusiness:
In-depth industry knowledge of this motor of the economy.
Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring:
Services include prejudicial proceedings, credit recovery, enforcement of guarantees, ineffective operations, bankruptcy extensions, and liability actions.
Competition/Antitrust:
The team has had great success in many of the major operations, including antidumping.
Compliance:
Expert advice and in-house training on business ethics, anti-corruption, and money laundering, as well as investigations and asset tracing.
Consumer Law:
The portfolio includes thousands of proceedings throughout the country, both class actions and individual damage claims.
Environment & Climate Change:
Regulatory, permitting, and compliance-related issues and audits, as well as due diligence for M&A transactions.
ESG:
The firm provides interdisciplinary advice on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) business models, including impact investments.
Fintech:
Detailed knowledge of the regulatory complexities facing this fast-evolving sector.
Life Sciences:
All legal matters concerning the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
Insurance:
Addresses specific legislation related to insurance companies, as well as representation in legal proceedings.
Intellectual Property:
Advice on protection, prosecution, and licensing of patents, trademarks, software, copyrights, and domain names, as well as sophisticated cross-border licensing and litigation strategies.
International Trade & Customs:
Transaction and policy expertise covers trade agreements, WTO regulations, investigations into the presumed existence of dumping, safeguards, subsidies, and technical obstacles to trade, as well as day-to-day customs issues and special proceedings such as customs indictments.
Labour:
The firm handles all matters relating to employment and social security laws, including collective bargaining agreements and international migration.
Litigation & Arbitration:
The specialist practice appears before both federal and provincial courts and international arbitration panels.
Natural Resources:
Project finance and regulatory advice on major mining, oil & gas, and power projects, including renewable energy.
Private Wealth and Private Clients:
Tailor-made advice to high-net-worth individuals.
Private Equity and Venture Capital:
The team serves all types of investment funds across all transaction stages.
Public Affairs:
Beccar Varela is Argentina’s first law firm to have formally created a Public Affairs Department, providing solutions from the perspective of Argentina’s regulatory framework and its impact on corporate practice.
Public Law:
All projects involving public sector participation, such as public bids, contracts, PPP, infrastructure concessions, and public law litigation.
Real Estate:
Guidance to investors seeking to acquire, develop or finance real estate and hotel projects.
Tax:
Legal advice on complex tax matters at national, provincial, and municipal levels.
Telecoms, Media, Technology:
The firm serves a powerhouse client roster on all aspects of TMT.
White Collar/Corporate Crime:
Beccar Varela pioneered the incorporation of this practice area in local full-service law firms.
International Work:
Clients include leading financial and industrial companies from all parts of the globe. The firm regularly supports international investors involved in major banking, industrial, and commercial, transactions, and manages Latin America-wide strategies through superb relations with law firms throughout the region. The firm’s office in Montevideo, Uruguay, offers strategic legal guidance to clients for their regional operations. Beccar Varela has proudly served clients such as Citi for over 100 years and is equally dedicated to its pro bono clients.
Offices:
Head Office: Tucumán 1, 3rd fl., Buenos Aires, Argentina (C1049AAA)
Northern Branch: Luis García 695, 9th fl., Tigre, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina (B1648AEC)
Tel: +54 11 4379 6800
www.beccarvarela.com
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Beccar Varela advises EPAM on the acquisition of NEORIS
Beccar Varela advised EPAM Systems Inc., a digital transformation services and product engineering company, on the acquisition of the global advanced technology consultancy NEORIS.
Beccar Varela advises on the establishment of the “Agrofina Series XXIX” financial trust
Beccar Varela advised on the establishment and issuance of debt securities under the Agrofina Series XXIX Financial Trust, issued on October 31, 2024, for a total amount of AR$3,256,655,334, within the framework of the Secuval II Program.
Beccar Varela advises on the issuance of Class XVII Notes by Banco Galicia
On November 4, 2024, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. (“Banco Galicia”) issued Class XVII Notes (the “Notes”), which are simple, non-convertible, unsecured obligations, denominated in U.S. Dollars, payable in cash abroad in U.S. Dollars, with a nominal amount of US$83,477,768.
Beccar Varela advises INVAP on Notes’ issuances
On August 26, INVAP S.E. (“INVAP”) issued Class VI Series I Notes, simple, non-convertible into shares, denominated in U.S. Dollars, to be subscribed and payable in Pesos. The issuance was carried out under the Global Program of INVAP.
Beccar Varela advises on Banco Galicia’s Class XIV Notes’ issuance
On August 8, 2024, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. (“Banco Galicia”) issued Class XIV Notes (the “Notes”), simple, non-convertible into shares, unsecured, denominated, subscribed, and payable in Pesos, with a nominal value of AR$35,384,000,000.
Bruchou & Funes De Rioja and Beccar Varela advise on Vista Energy Argentina’s Notes issuance
On October 10, 2024, Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. (“Vista”) successfully issued Class XXVI Notes for a nominal value of US$ 150,000,000.
Beccar Varela advises Gastaldi Hnos on Series II Notes issuance
On September 16, 2024, Gastaldi Hnos. S.A.I. y C.F. E I. (“Gastaldi”) issued Series II Class II Notes (“the Notes”) under the PYME CNV Guaranteed Regime.
Beccar Varela advises on the issuance of Additional Class XIV and Class XV Notes by Banco Galicia
On September 19, 2024, Banco de Galicia issued Additional Class XIV Notes for a nominal value of AR$9,256,962,511 and Class XV Notes for a nominal value of AR$42,106,850,000.
Beccar Varela and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advise on the international issuance of Class XVI Notes b
On October 10, 2024, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. (the “Issuer”) issued Class XVI Notes (the “Notes”), simple, non-convertible into shares, unsecured, denominated in U.S. Dollars, to be subscribed and paid in U.S. Dollars abroad, with a nominal value of US$325,000,000.
Beccar Varela and Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen advised Tarjeta Naranja's new issuance
Beccar Varela and Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen advised Tarjeta Naranja's new issuance of Notes
Beccar Varela advises Hidrotec on Series II Notes’ issuances
On August 21, 2024, Hidrotec S.A. ("Hidrotec") issued Series II Notes under the PYME CNV regime.
Beccar Varela advises Eskabe on Series II Notes’ issuances
On August 30, 2024, Eskabe S.A. issued the Series II Notes (the “Notes”) under the PYME CNV Guaranteed Regime for a total nominal value of ARS 1,800,000,000.
Beccar Varela advises on Ecofactory on its first Notes’ issuance
On August 12, 2024, Ecofactory S.R.L. (“Ecofactory”) completed its first issuance of Negotiable Obligations under the PYME CNV Guaranteed regime.
Beccar Varela advises Héctor A. Bertone S.A. on Series II Notes’ issuances
On August 23, 2024, Héctor A. Bertone S.A. (“Bertone”) issued the Series II Notes under the Global Bond Issuance Program under the PYME CNV Regime.
Beccar Varela advises Skydance in merger with Paramount
Beccar Varela advised Skydance Media in its merger with Paramount Global to create New Paramount.
Beccar Varela advises Quintana E&P Argentina on YPF tender process for transfer of mature blocks
Beccar Varela advised Quintana E&P Argentina S.R.L. (“Quintana”) on the tender process launched by YPF S.A. for the transfer of mature blocks, known as the Andes Project.
Beccar Varela advises Quintana E&P Argentina and TSB on YPF tender process
Beccar Varela advised Quintana E&P Argentina S.R.L. (“Quintana”) y TSB S.A. (“TSB”) on the tender process launched by YPF S.A. for the transfer of mature blocks, known as the Andes Project.
Beccar Varela advises Petróleos Sudamericanos on YPF tender process for transfer of mature blocks
Beccar Varela advised Petróleos Sudamericanos S.A. (“PS Energy”) on the tender process launched by YPF S.A. for the transfer of mature blocks, known as the Andes Project.
Beccar Varela advises GDM on the closing of the acquisition of KWS's business in South America
Beccar Varela advised GDM (Grupo Don Mario) on the closing of the acquisition of KWS's corn and sorghum business in South America.
Beccar Varela advises GDM on the acquisition of KWS's corn and sorghum business in South America
Beccar Varela advised GDM (Grupo Don Mario) on the signing of the agreement for the acquisition of KWS's corn and sorghum business in South America.
Beccar Varela advises Sumatoria on record issuance of Sustainable Notes
The NGO Asociación Civil Sumatoria para una nueva Economía (Sumatoria) carried out its fifth note issuance.
Beccar Varela participates in the 2024 Latin America Corruption Survey
Beccar Varela participated in the 2024 Latin America Corruption Survey, conducted by Miller & Chevalier in collaboration with 14 Latin American law firms representing 19 countries.
Beccar Varela advises GDM on the acquisition of KWS's corn and sorghum business in South America
Beccar Varela advised GDM (Grupo Don Mario) on the signing of the agreement for the acquisition of KWS's corn and sorghum business in South America.
Beccar Varela advises Banco Galicia & Grupo Financiero Galicia on the acquisition of HSBC Argentina
Beccar Varela advised Banco Galicia and Grupo Financiero Galicia on the acquisition of HSBC Argentina's business for a value of US$ 550 million (subject to adjustments). The agreement was signed on April 9th. The closing of the transaction is conditioned upon approval from the Central Bank.
Beccar Varela and FERRERE advise McDonald’s on multi-unit franchise agreement in Paraguay
Beccar Varela and FERRERE (Paraguay) jointly advised McDonald’s Latin America LLC on the negotiation and execution in March of a multi-unit franchise agreement (“MUFA”) with Paraguayan Developmental Licensee for the operation of 25 existing McDonald’s restaurants in Paraguay.
Beccar Varela appoints new Managing Partner
As of April, Maximiliano N. D'Auro takes over as Managing Partner of Beccar Varela, a leading full-service corporate law firm in Argentina.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja and Beccar Varela advise on Vista Energy Argentina’s notes issuance
Beccar Varela advised the placement agents on Vista Energy Argentina's Class XXIII notes issuance
Beccar Varela and DLA Piper Argentina advise on the acquisition of Folcode by Bridgenext
Global IT consulting firm Bridgenext acquired 100% of the shares of Folcode SRL, an Argentine company specialized in the development of digital products with more than 15 years of experience in the software industry. Beccar Varela advised the buyer in Argentina.
Beccar Varela appoints a new partner specializing in labor law
On November 9th, Beccar Varela promoted Dr. María Eduarda Noceti to the partner category, both in recognition of her talent and the great contribution she has made to the firm throughout her career. With this appointment, Beccar Varela strengthens its Labor & Social Security Law department.
Beccar Varela advises EPAM on the acquisition of NEORIS
Beccar Varela advised EPAM Systems Inc., a digital transformation services and product engineering company, on the acquisition of the global advanced technology consultancy NEORIS.
Beccar Varela advises on the establishment of the “Agrofina Series XXIX” financial trust
Beccar Varela advised on the establishment and issuance of debt securities under the Agrofina Series XXIX Financial Trust, issued on October 31, 2024, for a total amount of AR$3,256,655,334, within the framework of the Secuval II Program.
Beccar Varela advises on the issuance of Class XVII Notes by Banco Galicia
On November 4, 2024, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. (“Banco Galicia”) issued Class XVII Notes (the “Notes”), which are simple, non-convertible, unsecured obligations, denominated in U.S. Dollars, payable in cash abroad in U.S. Dollars, with a nominal amount of US$83,477,768.
Beccar Varela advises INVAP on Notes’ issuances
On August 26, INVAP S.E. (“INVAP”) issued Class VI Series I Notes, simple, non-convertible into shares, denominated in U.S. Dollars, to be subscribed and payable in Pesos. The issuance was carried out under the Global Program of INVAP.
Beccar Varela advises on Banco Galicia’s Class XIV Notes’ issuance
On August 8, 2024, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. (“Banco Galicia”) issued Class XIV Notes (the “Notes”), simple, non-convertible into shares, unsecured, denominated, subscribed, and payable in Pesos, with a nominal value of AR$35,384,000,000.
Bruchou & Funes De Rioja and Beccar Varela advise on Vista Energy Argentina’s Notes issuance
On October 10, 2024, Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. (“Vista”) successfully issued Class XXVI Notes for a nominal value of US$ 150,000,000.
Beccar Varela advises Gastaldi Hnos on Series II Notes issuance
On September 16, 2024, Gastaldi Hnos. S.A.I. y C.F. E I. (“Gastaldi”) issued Series II Class II Notes (“the Notes”) under the PYME CNV Guaranteed Regime.
Beccar Varela advises on the issuance of Additional Class XIV and Class XV Notes by Banco Galicia
On September 19, 2024, Banco de Galicia issued Additional Class XIV Notes for a nominal value of AR$9,256,962,511 and Class XV Notes for a nominal value of AR$42,106,850,000.
Beccar Varela and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advise on the international issuance of Class XVI Notes b
On October 10, 2024, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. (the “Issuer”) issued Class XVI Notes (the “Notes”), simple, non-convertible into shares, unsecured, denominated in U.S. Dollars, to be subscribed and paid in U.S. Dollars abroad, with a nominal value of US$325,000,000.
Beccar Varela and Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen advised Tarjeta Naranja's new issuance
Beccar Varela and Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen advised Tarjeta Naranja's new issuance of Notes
Beccar Varela advises Hidrotec on Series II Notes’ issuances
On August 21, 2024, Hidrotec S.A. ("Hidrotec") issued Series II Notes under the PYME CNV regime.
Beccar Varela advises Eskabe on Series II Notes’ issuances
On August 30, 2024, Eskabe S.A. issued the Series II Notes (the “Notes”) under the PYME CNV Guaranteed Regime for a total nominal value of ARS 1,800,000,000.
Beccar Varela advises on Ecofactory on its first Notes’ issuance
On August 12, 2024, Ecofactory S.R.L. (“Ecofactory”) completed its first issuance of Negotiable Obligations under the PYME CNV Guaranteed regime.
Beccar Varela advises Héctor A. Bertone S.A. on Series II Notes’ issuances
On August 23, 2024, Héctor A. Bertone S.A. (“Bertone”) issued the Series II Notes under the Global Bond Issuance Program under the PYME CNV Regime.
Beccar Varela advises Skydance in merger with Paramount
Beccar Varela advised Skydance Media in its merger with Paramount Global to create New Paramount.
Beccar Varela advises Quintana E&P Argentina on YPF tender process for transfer of mature blocks
Beccar Varela advised Quintana E&P Argentina S.R.L. (“Quintana”) on the tender process launched by YPF S.A. for the transfer of mature blocks, known as the Andes Project.
Beccar Varela advises Quintana E&P Argentina and TSB on YPF tender process
Beccar Varela advised Quintana E&P Argentina S.R.L. (“Quintana”) y TSB S.A. (“TSB”) on the tender process launched by YPF S.A. for the transfer of mature blocks, known as the Andes Project.
Beccar Varela advises Petróleos Sudamericanos on YPF tender process for transfer of mature blocks
Beccar Varela advised Petróleos Sudamericanos S.A. (“PS Energy”) on the tender process launched by YPF S.A. for the transfer of mature blocks, known as the Andes Project.
Beccar Varela advises GDM on the closing of the acquisition of KWS's business in South America
Beccar Varela advised GDM (Grupo Don Mario) on the closing of the acquisition of KWS's corn and sorghum business in South America.
Beccar Varela advises GDM on the acquisition of KWS's corn and sorghum business in South America
Beccar Varela advised GDM (Grupo Don Mario) on the signing of the agreement for the acquisition of KWS's corn and sorghum business in South America.
Beccar Varela advises Sumatoria on record issuance of Sustainable Notes
The NGO Asociación Civil Sumatoria para una nueva Economía (Sumatoria) carried out its fifth note issuance.
Beccar Varela participates in the 2024 Latin America Corruption Survey
Beccar Varela participated in the 2024 Latin America Corruption Survey, conducted by Miller & Chevalier in collaboration with 14 Latin American law firms representing 19 countries.
Beccar Varela advises GDM on the acquisition of KWS's corn and sorghum business in South America
Beccar Varela advised GDM (Grupo Don Mario) on the signing of the agreement for the acquisition of KWS's corn and sorghum business in South America.
Beccar Varela advises Banco Galicia & Grupo Financiero Galicia on the acquisition of HSBC Argentina
Beccar Varela advised Banco Galicia and Grupo Financiero Galicia on the acquisition of HSBC Argentina's business for a value of US$ 550 million (subject to adjustments). The agreement was signed on April 9th. The closing of the transaction is conditioned upon approval from the Central Bank.
Beccar Varela and FERRERE advise McDonald’s on multi-unit franchise agreement in Paraguay
Beccar Varela and FERRERE (Paraguay) jointly advised McDonald’s Latin America LLC on the negotiation and execution in March of a multi-unit franchise agreement (“MUFA”) with Paraguayan Developmental Licensee for the operation of 25 existing McDonald’s restaurants in Paraguay.
Beccar Varela appoints new Managing Partner
As of April, Maximiliano N. D'Auro takes over as Managing Partner of Beccar Varela, a leading full-service corporate law firm in Argentina.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja and Beccar Varela advise on Vista Energy Argentina’s notes issuance
Beccar Varela advised the placement agents on Vista Energy Argentina's Class XXIII notes issuance
Beccar Varela and DLA Piper Argentina advise on the acquisition of Folcode by Bridgenext
Global IT consulting firm Bridgenext acquired 100% of the shares of Folcode SRL, an Argentine company specialized in the development of digital products with more than 15 years of experience in the software industry. Beccar Varela advised the buyer in Argentina.
Beccar Varela appoints a new partner specializing in labor law
On November 9th, Beccar Varela promoted Dr. María Eduarda Noceti to the partner category, both in recognition of her talent and the great contribution she has made to the firm throughout her career. With this appointment, Beccar Varela strengthens its Labor & Social Security Law department.