Marval O'Farrell Mairal
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Marval O'Farrell Mairal
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About
Firm Details:
Chairman: Santiago Carregal
Managing Partner: Javier E. Patrón
Number of partners worldwide: 67
Number of other lawyers worldwide: + 250
Firm Overview:
Founded in 1923, Marval is the largest law firm in Argentina. A market leader at both local and Latin American levels, the firm has been providing sophisticated, high quality advice to international and local clients for 96 years. The firm comprises over 300 lawyers and has wide experience of international business issues and the complexities of cross-border transactions.
Main Areas of Practice:
Banking & Finance:
The firm handles secured and unsecured credit facilities, sovereign and sub-sovereign credit, trade finance, leasing transactions, vendor and leveraged lease financings, structured finance, project finance, government guaranteed securities, buyouts, acquisition finance, bank and commercial debtor restructurings, real estate financing, and bank regulatory matters.
Capital Markets:
The firm handles structured receivable financing, money market preferred stock issues, asset purchase and sale programmes, and commercial programmes. It also advises on debt and equity securities offerings, securitisations, derivatives; synthetic products, risk reduction techniques and hedging agreements, debt and equity transactions, financial trusts, open and closed end mutual funds and capital markets regulation.
Fintech:
Marval is the leading law firm advising on all aspects of the fintech sector in Argentina.For several years, we have been providing advice to public and private entities in connection with the provision of financial services through technological means, including both regulated and non-regulated companies and individuals (FinTech).
Our advice includes a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach, based on our deep understanding of the underlying economic and technical aspects of each business model.
Commercial & Competition:
The firm advises on international trade, commercial agreements (including distribution and supply agreements), sale, purchase and leasing agreements, antitrust and unfair competition, and product liability and consumer law.
Corporate, Foreign Investment, M&A:
The firm handles inbound and outbound investment, including private equity. It advises on M&A, due diligence audits, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, restructurings and spin-offs.
Employment:
The firm advises on restructuring collective bargaining and government/union negotiations, as well as employee stock options and benefit plans, and litigation.
Environmental Law:
The team handles litigation, administrative and regulatory affairs and contractual issues. It assists with environmental audits and assessments, the evaluation of environmental liabilities, remediation programmes, M&A and real estate transactions.
Insurance & Reinsurance:
The firm handles the incorporation and acquisition of local insurers, drafting and adaptation of insurance plans and policies to Argentine law, and the registration of foreign reinsurers and reinsurance brokers. It also advises brokers on litigation and ADR.
Intellectual Property:
The firm handles IP protection and management, transfer of technology and licence agreements, international franchising agreements and licensing and registration of software. It also advises on protection of patents, utility models and ornamental design rights, trademark matters and worldwide trademark protection.
Internet & IT:
The firm advises internet start-ups on IP, tax, corporate structure and governance, employee benefits and executive and consultant compensation packages. It handles e-commerce and internet-related issues, as well as IT contracts, hardware contracts, software licensing, development and maintenance agreements, and outsourcing contracts.
Litigation, Arbitration & ADR:
The firm handles civil and commercial litigation, administrative proceedings and ADR, enforcement of foreign judgments and awards in Argentina, and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights issues, including recovery of debts. The team also participates in international arbitrations as arbitrators, counsel or expert witnesses.
Mining:
The firm advises on development and financing of projects, the acquisition of mining companies and all mining-related matters including exploration permits and title rights.
Oil & Gas:
The firm advises on exploration, production, transportation, distribution, trading and marketing of hydrocarbons. It also handles local and international contracts, environmental and regulatory issues and development and operation of national and crossborder pipelines and gas treatment facilities.
Power:
The firm advises on the entire generation and supply chain, from public tenders for projects to PPAs, transportation and distribution utilities, and regulatory and judicial disputes, and has strong expertise in renewable energies, including wind, biofuels and biomass.
Public Law:
The firm advises on all administrative law and regulatory matters, including administrative litigation.
Real Estate:
The firm handles sale, purchase and leasing agreements, structuring, financing and development.
Tax & Customs:
The firm advises on tax efficient structures for domestic and international transactions, strategic tax planning and innovative tax driven products. It represents clients before the Argentine tax authorities and courts in customs cases and dumping claims.
Telecommunications & Broadcasting:
The firm handles regulatory and corporate matters, M&A and financing.
Languages:
Chinese, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish.
Ranked Offices
Provided by Marval O'Farrell Mairal
- Buenos AiresAv. Leandro N. Alem 882 Ciudad Autónoma d , Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina, C1001AAQ
- Web: www.marval.com.ar
- Tel: +54 11 4310 0100
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Marval advises Nexo on the acquisition of Buenbit
Nexo, Europe’s leading digital asset platform, has announced the acquisition of 100% of Buenbit, one of the most trusted and popular exchanges both in Argentina and Latin America, with more than $11 billion in assets under management”
Marval O´Farrell Mairal advised on the issuance of the “Waynimóvil XII” Financial Trust.
After advising on the issuance of eleven series, Marval O’Farrell Mairal once again acted as legal advisor in the issuance of the twelfth series of the “Waynimóvil” financial trust, which was issued under the public offering regime with automatic authorization of frequent issuances for an amount of
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised on the establishment of the “AMINT-SUPRESTAMO” Global Trust Securiti
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised on the establishment of a new global trust securities program. The establishment of the “AMINT-SUPRESTAMO” Global Trust Securities Program, for a total amount of up to V/N US$ 20,000,000 (twenty million US Dollars) (or its equivalent in other currencies and/or value
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised on the issuance of “AMES XXVI” Financial Trust
Marval O’Farrel Mairal participated as legal advisor in the issuance of fiduciary securities corresponding to the “AMES XXVII” Financial Trust, issued under the “Ames” Program, for a total amount of ARS $ $ 3,437,223,636.
Marval advises Stellantis on the sale of 50% of FCA Compañía Financiera S.A. shares to BBVA Argentin
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised Stellantis on the closing of a strategic alliance with BBVA Bank, through the acquisition of 50% of FCA Compañía Financiera S.A., a company that provides financing for customers and for the network of Fiat, Jeep, and RAM dealerships in Argentina.
Marval advises on the international registered public offering of secured notes by Mercado Libre, In
Mercado Libre Inc (MELI), the leading e-commerce and fintech company in Latin America, successfully completed the placement and international registered public offering of secured notes for a total of USD 750 million. This issuance was the first since MELI achieved investment-grade status.
Marval advised Mercado Libre once again on the issuance of Mercado Crédito XLIII trust securities
This time, Marval O’Farrell Mairal acted as legal advisor on the issuance of the 43rd series of financial trusts “Mercado Crédito”, for a total amount of ARS 109,999,978,621, under the “Mercado Crédito” Program, which securitizes 100% digital loans. The transaction took place on December 1, 2025, an
Marval advised CNH Industrial Capital Argentina SA in its issuance of notes denominated and payable
On December 3, 2025, CNH Industrial Capital Argentina SA issued its class 10 notes for a total of USD 56,429,788. These notes will bear a fixed interest rate of 8.00% and will mature on June 3, 2028. The notes were issued under the program for the issuance of notes for up to USD 200,000,000 or its e
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advises on issuance of additional notes by Angel Estrada y Compañia SA for a
Angel Estrada y Compañia SA (AESA), a leading Argentine manufacturer of school and office stationery products, successfully completed the placement and issuance in the local market of Additional Series 17 Notes for a nominal value of ARS 3,881,863,746, additional to its original class 17 notes at a
Marval advised IFCO Argentina on the acquisition of certain assets of Argen-Pool
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised IFCO Systems Argentina SA on the transaction through which the company acquired certain assets from Argen-Pool Systems SA, as part of IFCO’s ongoing strategy to expand and optimize its operations in Argentina.
We advised on the Issuance of the Elebar XIV Financial Trust
Marval O’Farrell Mairal acted as a legal advisor in the issuance of the fiduciary securities corresponding to the Elebar XIV Financial Trust, issued under the Elebar Program, for a total amount of ARS 2,723,622,000.
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advises YPF SA on the acquisition of 50% of Refinor
Marval advised YPF SA on the purchase of 50% of the share capital of Refineria del Norte SA (Refinor), a company that operates across the entire value chain of fuel and gas transportation and commercialization in the north of Argentina.
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised Grupo CMA on its acquisition by Latin Securities
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised Grupo CMA in connection with the transaction by which Latin Securities acquired 100% of the shares of several companies related to the group, including Capital Markets Argentina, Asset Managers SA Agente de Valores (Uruguay), and Epic Capital Securities Corp. (United
Marval Advises on the Issuance of Mercado Credito XLII Financial Trusts
Marval O’Farrell Mairal acted as legal advisor on the issuance of the 42nd series of financial trusts Mercado Credito, for a total of ARS 109,999,930,495, under the Mercado Credito Program, which securitizes 100% digital loans. The transaction took place on November 10, 2025, and included the issuan
Marval advises on the sale of the majority stake in Anders Argentina
Marval acted as legal advisor in Argentina to Anders Group in the sale of 70% of the share capital of Anders Argentina SRL to Safic-Alcan.
Marval advised Iochpe-Maxion on the acquisition of a 50.1% stake in Polimetal
Marval acted as legal counsel to Iochpe-Maxion Group in the structuring and implementation of the agreements for the acquisition of a 50.1% stake in Polimetal S.A., Argentina’s leading manufacturer of aluminum wheels for the automotive industry.
Marval advised Iochpe-Maxion on the acquisition of a 50.1% stake in Polimetal
Marval acted as legal counsel to Iochpe-Maxion Group in the structuring and implementation of the agreements for the acquisition of a 50.1% stake in Polimetal S.A., Argentina’s leading manufacturer of aluminum wheels for the automotive industry.
Marval advises on the sale of the majority stake in Anders Argentina
Marval acted as legal advisor in Argentina to Anders Group in the sale of 70% of the share capital of Anders Argentina SRL to Safic-Alcan.
We advised on the Issuance of the Elebar XIII Financial Trust
Marval acted as a legal advisor in the issuance of the fiduciary securities corresponding to the Elebar XIII Financial Trust, issued under the Elebar Program, for a total amount of ARS 2,882,021,000.
Marval advises on a new issue of notes by Angel Estrada y Compañia SA for a nominal value of ARS 2,5
Marval advised Ángel Estrada y Compañía S.A. (AESA) on the issuance of Class 17 notes for a nominal value of ARS 2.5 billion under its global notes program for up to USD 30 million.
Marval advises on a new issue of notes by Angel Estrada y Compañia SA for a nominal value of ARS 2,5
Marval advised Ángel Estrada y Compañía S.A. (AESA) on the issuance of Class 17 notes for a nominal value of ARS 2.5 billion under its global notes program for up to USD 30 million.
Marval Advises on the Issuance of Mercado Credito XLI Financial Trusts
Marval firm has once again played a major role in a Banking & Finance, and Fintech transaction.
Marval Advises on the Inaugural Tokenization of an Argentine Sovereign Bond*
Marval acted as legal counsel to Ripio in a pioneering transaction that represents a landmark development for the Argentine capital markets: the tokenization of the national public security AL30
Marval assisted TotalEnergies in the sale of two world class oil blocks in Vaca Muerta
Marval advised TotalEnergies and Total Austral on the USD 500+ million sale to YPF of their 45% interests in the La Escalonada and Rincón la Ceniza blocks in Neuquén.
Marval advises DASA on the sale of 100% of Diagnostico Maipu’s share capital to Swiss Medical
Marval advised Diagnósticos da América S.A. (DASA), one of the world’s largest healthcare groups, on the sale of 100% of Diagnóstico Maipú to Swiss Medical, a leading player in Argentina’s healthcare market.
Marval advised on the modification and increase of the amount of the RED MUTUAL Global Trust Securit
Marval advised on the modification and expansion of the RED MUTUAL Global Trust Securities Program, raising its total amount to up to USD 100 million (or equivalent in other currencies). The amendments, approved by the Argentine Securities Commission and later authorized by the Financial Trust Manag
Marval Advises on the Issuance of Mercado Credito XL Financial Trusts
Marval acted as legal advisor in the issuance of the 40th series of Mercado Crédito financial trusts, for a total amount of ARS 109,999,985,279, completed on September 22, 2025. The transaction included trust debt securities for ARS 79,749,989,327 and participation certificates for ARS 30,249,995,95
Marval advised on the Issuance of the Elebar XII Financial Trust.
Marval O’Farrell Mairal acted as a legal advisor in the issuance of the fiduciary securities corresponding to the Elebar XII Financial Trust, issued under the Elebar Program, for a total amount of ARS 2,819,988,000.
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advises on the acquisition of 50% of Cdimex
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised Grupo Cortassa on the sale of 50% of Cdimex to Grupo Newsan. Announced on August 22, 2025, the deal will allow Cdimex—Argentina’s leading fragrance and beauty company—to accelerate its expansion and further professionalize its operations under joint management.
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina S.A. successfully completed the offering of U$S 112,878,134
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised Loma Negra on the issuance of US$112.9 million Series 5 Notes under its US$500 million global program, aimed at boosting working capital and refinancing short-term debt.
Marval advises Nexo on the acquisition of Buenbit
Nexo, Europe’s leading digital asset platform, has announced the acquisition of 100% of Buenbit, one of the most trusted and popular exchanges both in Argentina and Latin America, with more than $11 billion in assets under management”
Marval O´Farrell Mairal advised on the issuance of the “Waynimóvil XII” Financial Trust.
After advising on the issuance of eleven series, Marval O’Farrell Mairal once again acted as legal advisor in the issuance of the twelfth series of the “Waynimóvil” financial trust, which was issued under the public offering regime with automatic authorization of frequent issuances for an amount of
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised on the establishment of the “AMINT-SUPRESTAMO” Global Trust Securiti
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised on the establishment of a new global trust securities program. The establishment of the “AMINT-SUPRESTAMO” Global Trust Securities Program, for a total amount of up to V/N US$ 20,000,000 (twenty million US Dollars) (or its equivalent in other currencies and/or value
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised on the issuance of “AMES XXVI” Financial Trust
Marval O’Farrel Mairal participated as legal advisor in the issuance of fiduciary securities corresponding to the “AMES XXVII” Financial Trust, issued under the “Ames” Program, for a total amount of ARS $ $ 3,437,223,636.
Marval advises Stellantis on the sale of 50% of FCA Compañía Financiera S.A. shares to BBVA Argentin
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised Stellantis on the closing of a strategic alliance with BBVA Bank, through the acquisition of 50% of FCA Compañía Financiera S.A., a company that provides financing for customers and for the network of Fiat, Jeep, and RAM dealerships in Argentina.
Marval advises on the international registered public offering of secured notes by Mercado Libre, In
Mercado Libre Inc (MELI), the leading e-commerce and fintech company in Latin America, successfully completed the placement and international registered public offering of secured notes for a total of USD 750 million. This issuance was the first since MELI achieved investment-grade status.
Marval advised Mercado Libre once again on the issuance of Mercado Crédito XLIII trust securities
This time, Marval O’Farrell Mairal acted as legal advisor on the issuance of the 43rd series of financial trusts “Mercado Crédito”, for a total amount of ARS 109,999,978,621, under the “Mercado Crédito” Program, which securitizes 100% digital loans. The transaction took place on December 1, 2025, an
Marval advised CNH Industrial Capital Argentina SA in its issuance of notes denominated and payable
On December 3, 2025, CNH Industrial Capital Argentina SA issued its class 10 notes for a total of USD 56,429,788. These notes will bear a fixed interest rate of 8.00% and will mature on June 3, 2028. The notes were issued under the program for the issuance of notes for up to USD 200,000,000 or its e
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advises on issuance of additional notes by Angel Estrada y Compañia SA for a
Angel Estrada y Compañia SA (AESA), a leading Argentine manufacturer of school and office stationery products, successfully completed the placement and issuance in the local market of Additional Series 17 Notes for a nominal value of ARS 3,881,863,746, additional to its original class 17 notes at a
Marval advised IFCO Argentina on the acquisition of certain assets of Argen-Pool
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised IFCO Systems Argentina SA on the transaction through which the company acquired certain assets from Argen-Pool Systems SA, as part of IFCO’s ongoing strategy to expand and optimize its operations in Argentina.
We advised on the Issuance of the Elebar XIV Financial Trust
Marval O’Farrell Mairal acted as a legal advisor in the issuance of the fiduciary securities corresponding to the Elebar XIV Financial Trust, issued under the Elebar Program, for a total amount of ARS 2,723,622,000.
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advises YPF SA on the acquisition of 50% of Refinor
Marval advised YPF SA on the purchase of 50% of the share capital of Refineria del Norte SA (Refinor), a company that operates across the entire value chain of fuel and gas transportation and commercialization in the north of Argentina.
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised Grupo CMA on its acquisition by Latin Securities
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised Grupo CMA in connection with the transaction by which Latin Securities acquired 100% of the shares of several companies related to the group, including Capital Markets Argentina, Asset Managers SA Agente de Valores (Uruguay), and Epic Capital Securities Corp. (United
Marval Advises on the Issuance of Mercado Credito XLII Financial Trusts
Marval O’Farrell Mairal acted as legal advisor on the issuance of the 42nd series of financial trusts Mercado Credito, for a total of ARS 109,999,930,495, under the Mercado Credito Program, which securitizes 100% digital loans. The transaction took place on November 10, 2025, and included the issuan
Marval advises on the sale of the majority stake in Anders Argentina
Marval acted as legal advisor in Argentina to Anders Group in the sale of 70% of the share capital of Anders Argentina SRL to Safic-Alcan.
Marval advised Iochpe-Maxion on the acquisition of a 50.1% stake in Polimetal
Marval acted as legal counsel to Iochpe-Maxion Group in the structuring and implementation of the agreements for the acquisition of a 50.1% stake in Polimetal S.A., Argentina’s leading manufacturer of aluminum wheels for the automotive industry.
Marval advised Iochpe-Maxion on the acquisition of a 50.1% stake in Polimetal
Marval acted as legal counsel to Iochpe-Maxion Group in the structuring and implementation of the agreements for the acquisition of a 50.1% stake in Polimetal S.A., Argentina’s leading manufacturer of aluminum wheels for the automotive industry.
Marval advises on the sale of the majority stake in Anders Argentina
Marval acted as legal advisor in Argentina to Anders Group in the sale of 70% of the share capital of Anders Argentina SRL to Safic-Alcan.
We advised on the Issuance of the Elebar XIII Financial Trust
Marval acted as a legal advisor in the issuance of the fiduciary securities corresponding to the Elebar XIII Financial Trust, issued under the Elebar Program, for a total amount of ARS 2,882,021,000.
Marval advises on a new issue of notes by Angel Estrada y Compañia SA for a nominal value of ARS 2,5
Marval advised Ángel Estrada y Compañía S.A. (AESA) on the issuance of Class 17 notes for a nominal value of ARS 2.5 billion under its global notes program for up to USD 30 million.
Marval advises on a new issue of notes by Angel Estrada y Compañia SA for a nominal value of ARS 2,5
Marval advised Ángel Estrada y Compañía S.A. (AESA) on the issuance of Class 17 notes for a nominal value of ARS 2.5 billion under its global notes program for up to USD 30 million.
Marval Advises on the Issuance of Mercado Credito XLI Financial Trusts
Marval firm has once again played a major role in a Banking & Finance, and Fintech transaction.
Marval Advises on the Inaugural Tokenization of an Argentine Sovereign Bond*
Marval acted as legal counsel to Ripio in a pioneering transaction that represents a landmark development for the Argentine capital markets: the tokenization of the national public security AL30
Marval assisted TotalEnergies in the sale of two world class oil blocks in Vaca Muerta
Marval advised TotalEnergies and Total Austral on the USD 500+ million sale to YPF of their 45% interests in the La Escalonada and Rincón la Ceniza blocks in Neuquén.
Marval advises DASA on the sale of 100% of Diagnostico Maipu’s share capital to Swiss Medical
Marval advised Diagnósticos da América S.A. (DASA), one of the world’s largest healthcare groups, on the sale of 100% of Diagnóstico Maipú to Swiss Medical, a leading player in Argentina’s healthcare market.
Marval advised on the modification and increase of the amount of the RED MUTUAL Global Trust Securit
Marval advised on the modification and expansion of the RED MUTUAL Global Trust Securities Program, raising its total amount to up to USD 100 million (or equivalent in other currencies). The amendments, approved by the Argentine Securities Commission and later authorized by the Financial Trust Manag
Marval Advises on the Issuance of Mercado Credito XL Financial Trusts
Marval acted as legal advisor in the issuance of the 40th series of Mercado Crédito financial trusts, for a total amount of ARS 109,999,985,279, completed on September 22, 2025. The transaction included trust debt securities for ARS 79,749,989,327 and participation certificates for ARS 30,249,995,95
Marval advised on the Issuance of the Elebar XII Financial Trust.
Marval O’Farrell Mairal acted as a legal advisor in the issuance of the fiduciary securities corresponding to the Elebar XII Financial Trust, issued under the Elebar Program, for a total amount of ARS 2,819,988,000.
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advises on the acquisition of 50% of Cdimex
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised Grupo Cortassa on the sale of 50% of Cdimex to Grupo Newsan. Announced on August 22, 2025, the deal will allow Cdimex—Argentina’s leading fragrance and beauty company—to accelerate its expansion and further professionalize its operations under joint management.
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina S.A. successfully completed the offering of U$S 112,878,134
Marval O’Farrell Mairal advised Loma Negra on the issuance of US$112.9 million Series 5 Notes under its US$500 million global program, aimed at boosting working capital and refinancing short-term debt.