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Ernesto Genco

Ernesto Genco

Latin America 2027

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About

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Latin America

Practice Areas

Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Foreign Investments, Corporate Governance, Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances, Corporate Reorganizations

Career

Ernesto Genco is a Partner and Head of O'Farrell’s Corporate, M&A, Finance and Capital Markets Department. He joined the firm in 2005 and became Partner in 2014. His practice focuses on foreign investment, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, corporate governance, startup advisory, real estate transactions and corporate dispute resolution. He regularly advises multinational corporations, Fortune 500 companies and leading domestic groups on strategic transactions and day-to-day corporate matters, combining technical legal expertise with a strong business-oriented approach.

Professional Memberships

- Member of the Legal and Tax Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Argentina (AmCham) for the 2025-2026 term.

- Member of the Advisory Council (Consejo Consultivo) of the Argentine Chamber of Corporations (Cámara de Sociedades).

- Member of the Representatives Committee (Comité de Representantes) of the Argentine Chamber of Corporations (Cámara de Sociedades).

- Member of the International Bar Association (IBA).

- Member of the Buenos Aires Bar Association.

- Chair of O'Farrell's Pro Bono Committee.

- Active participant in the Pro Bono Clearinghouse of the City of Buenos Aires since 2013.

Industry Sector Expertise

Ernesto Genco advises multinational companies and leading domestic groups on corporate governance, foreign investment, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate reorganizations. His experience spans highly regulated and capital-intensive industries, including energy, mining, manufacturing, telecommunications and retail. He regularly assists clients with corporate structuring, expansion projects, strategic alliances, cross-border transactions and day-to-day corporate matters, with particular experience representing companies with long-standing operations in Argentina.

Key sectors

Energy and UtilitiesIndustrials, Engineering and ManufacturingTechnology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)Resources and MiningRetail and Consumer

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Corporate/M&A - Argentina

Band 6
Band 6

Individual Editorial

Head of department Ernesto Genco is widely praised by clients for the strength of his corporate and M&A practice in Argentina.

Strengths

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  • Ernesto Genco demonstrates an excellent level of knowledge and responsiveness in highly complex matters.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America

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