Beccar Varela
Global Guide 2025
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: 47
Number of other fee-earners: 120
Languages: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
Firm Overview:
Founded in 1897, Beccar Varela is among the best full-service corporate law firms in Argentina, with a team of over 160 lawyers,many of whom have studied or worked in the world’s business capitals. With a main office in the heart of Buenos Aires and a branch in Buenos Aires province, our attorneys have advised clients in Argentina and abroad for over 125 years. Our superb relations with law firms and clients throughout the region enable us to seamlessly support complex cross-border initiatives and Latin America-wide strategies. Our office in the free trade zone in Montevideo, Uruguay, offers clients strategic legal guidance for their regional operations. The firm is an active member of various alliances including the World Services Group, Club de Abogados de Iberoamérica, Interlex, INBLF and ALAE networks.
We combine our knowledge of global and local business cultures to provide strategic tailor-made legal solutions to top-tier multinationals, national companies and private clients, as well as start-ups and not-for-profit organizations. Our client roster includes top corporate heavyweights from Argentina and around the world across all industrial sectors, and our lawyers are experts in industries including banking and fintech, agribusiness, software and technology, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, power/energy, mining, oil & gas and automotive, to name just a few.
As today’s modern paradigm demands, we provide interdisciplinary legal advice on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) business models. Beccar Varela is the leading law firm in Argentina for clients focused on global issues such as corporate sustainability and triple impact. We were the country’s first full-service law firm to join the United Nations Global Compact and to produce a Sustainability Report. Our corporate sustainability strategy provides a concrete demonstration of our commitment to doing business in an integrated and sustainable manner including promoting diversity and inclusion, and we are exceptionally proud of our decades-long pro bono work.
Languages: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.
Core practice areas:
As a top full-service firm in Argentina, we are especially known for our market-leading legal services in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), banking and finance, project finance, capital markets, tax, dispute resolution (litigation and arbitration), labor and employment and all matters ESG, including compliance and environment.
Full-service legal advice:
Agribusiness
Art Law
Banking & Financial Institutions
Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring
Capital Markets
Company Law
Competition & Antitrust
Compliance & Investigations
Consumer Protection
Data Privacy & Data Protection – Cybersecurity
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Law & Climate Change
ESG
Family Business
Fintech
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Insurance & Reinsurance
Intellectual Property – Patents & Trademarks
International Trade & Customs
Labor/Employment & Social Security Law
Maritime Law
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) – Corporate Law
Mining
Oil & Gas
Power/Energy
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Private Wealth & Private Clients (HNWIs)
Product Liability
Project Finance
Public Affairs
Public Law/Administrative Law
Real Estate & Hospitality
Sports Law
Tax Law
TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)
Trusts & Trust Services
White Collar & Corporate Crime
International Work:
Clients include leading financial and industrial companies from all parts of the globe. Our 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. Our office in Montevideo, Uruguay, offers strategic legal guidance to clients for their regional operations. We have proudly served clients such as Citi for over 100 years and are 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 on the issuance of Class XXI and Class XXII Notes by Banco Galicia
On February 10, 2025, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. issued: (i) Class XXI notes for a nominal value of AR$79,786,900,000; and Class XXII for a nominal value of US$73,823,009.
Milbank, PAGBAM, A&O Shearman, and Beccar Varela Advise on the Acquisition of Makro in Argentina
A&O Shearman and Beccar Varela provided legal counsel to the Dutch group SHV Holdings, while Milbank and Perez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen (PAGBAM) advised the Chilean-owned company Cencosud S.A. in the sale of Supermercados Mayoristas Makro S.A.
Beccar Varela advises Quintana Group in Financing for the Acquisition of YPF’s Mature Fields
Beccar Varela advised Quintana Group on securing US$30,000,000 in financing from Trafigura Argentina S.A. through a crude oil prepayment structure and certain agreements, aimed at supporting the development of the new natural gas demand in Argentina and the region.
Beccar Varela advises on the issuance of Class XX Notes by Banco Galicia
On December 27, 2024, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. issued its Class XX simple, non-convertible, unsecured notes, denominated, subscribed, and payable in Pesos, for a nominal value of AR$35,088,750,000.
Beccar Varela advises on the issuance of ADRs by Grupo Financiero Galicia in the context of the HSBC
On December 5, 2024, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. issued 113,821,610 ordinary, book-entry, Class “B” shares, with a nominal value of AR$1 and one vote per share, represented by American Depositary Receipts.
Beccar Varela advises McDonald’s Latin America on the new 20-year Master Franchise Agreement with Ar
Beccar Varela, a leading law firm in Argentina, is pleased to announce that it has advised McDonald’s Latin America on entering into a new Master Franchise Agreement (MFA) for a period of 20 years with Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee.
Beccar Varela advises on the issuance of Class XVIII Notes and Class XIX Notes by Banco Galicia
On December 4, 2024, Banco Galicia issued (i) Class XVIII simple, non-convertible, unsecured notes, denominated, subscribed, and payable in Argentine Pesos; and (ii) Class XIX simple, non-convertible, unsecured notes, denominated, subscribed, and payable in Dollars in Argentina.
Beccar Varela and Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen advise on Hijos De Salvador Muñoz’s third
Hijos de Salvador Muñoz S.A. issued its third class of notes, divided into two series, under its Global Program of up to USD 50,000,000.
Beccar Varela Advises Lake Resources on the Closing of Asset Sale in Jujuy to Austroid Corporation f
Beccar Varela advised Lake Resources on the closing of the transaction for the sale of three lithium brine assets to Austroid Corporation for USD 9 million.
Beccar Varela advises FCA Compañía Financiera on the issuance of Class XX Notes
Beccar Varela advised FCA Compañía Financiera S.A. on the issuance of Class XX Notes in two series: Class XX Series I Notes and Class XX Series II Notes.
Beccar Varela appoints new partners for its Tax Law and Dispute Resolution departments
On November 21, Beccar Varela promoted attorneys Enrique López Rivarola and Fernando Kreser to partners in recognition of their talent and significant contribution to the firm in the areas of tax law and dispute resolution, respectively.
Beccar Varela Participates in the University of Oxford's "Climate Policy Monitor" Study
Beccar Varela participated in the Climate Policy Monitor study, compiled by University of Oxford researchers and 48 leading global law firms.
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 on the issuance of Class XXI and Class XXII Notes by Banco Galicia
On February 10, 2025, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. issued: (i) Class XXI notes for a nominal value of AR$79,786,900,000; and Class XXII for a nominal value of US$73,823,009.
Milbank, PAGBAM, A&O Shearman, and Beccar Varela Advise on the Acquisition of Makro in Argentina
A&O Shearman and Beccar Varela provided legal counsel to the Dutch group SHV Holdings, while Milbank and Perez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen (PAGBAM) advised the Chilean-owned company Cencosud S.A. in the sale of Supermercados Mayoristas Makro S.A.
Beccar Varela advises Quintana Group in Financing for the Acquisition of YPF’s Mature Fields
Beccar Varela advised Quintana Group on securing US$30,000,000 in financing from Trafigura Argentina S.A. through a crude oil prepayment structure and certain agreements, aimed at supporting the development of the new natural gas demand in Argentina and the region.
Beccar Varela advises on the issuance of Class XX Notes by Banco Galicia
On December 27, 2024, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. issued its Class XX simple, non-convertible, unsecured notes, denominated, subscribed, and payable in Pesos, for a nominal value of AR$35,088,750,000.
Beccar Varela advises on the issuance of ADRs by Grupo Financiero Galicia in the context of the HSBC
On December 5, 2024, Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. issued 113,821,610 ordinary, book-entry, Class “B” shares, with a nominal value of AR$1 and one vote per share, represented by American Depositary Receipts.
Beccar Varela advises McDonald’s Latin America on the new 20-year Master Franchise Agreement with Ar
Beccar Varela, a leading law firm in Argentina, is pleased to announce that it has advised McDonald’s Latin America on entering into a new Master Franchise Agreement (MFA) for a period of 20 years with Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee.
Beccar Varela advises on the issuance of Class XVIII Notes and Class XIX Notes by Banco Galicia
On December 4, 2024, Banco Galicia issued (i) Class XVIII simple, non-convertible, unsecured notes, denominated, subscribed, and payable in Argentine Pesos; and (ii) Class XIX simple, non-convertible, unsecured notes, denominated, subscribed, and payable in Dollars in Argentina.
Beccar Varela and Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen advise on Hijos De Salvador Muñoz’s third
Hijos de Salvador Muñoz S.A. issued its third class of notes, divided into two series, under its Global Program of up to USD 50,000,000.
Beccar Varela Advises Lake Resources on the Closing of Asset Sale in Jujuy to Austroid Corporation f
Beccar Varela advised Lake Resources on the closing of the transaction for the sale of three lithium brine assets to Austroid Corporation for USD 9 million.
Beccar Varela advises FCA Compañía Financiera on the issuance of Class XX Notes
Beccar Varela advised FCA Compañía Financiera S.A. on the issuance of Class XX Notes in two series: Class XX Series I Notes and Class XX Series II Notes.
Beccar Varela appoints new partners for its Tax Law and Dispute Resolution departments
On November 21, Beccar Varela promoted attorneys Enrique López Rivarola and Fernando Kreser to partners in recognition of their talent and significant contribution to the firm in the areas of tax law and dispute resolution, respectively.
Beccar Varela Participates in the University of Oxford's "Climate Policy Monitor" Study
Beccar Varela participated in the Climate Policy Monitor study, compiled by University of Oxford researchers and 48 leading global law firms.
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.