Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Argentina
Band 2
Email address
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+54 11 4310 2200About
Provided by Baker McKenzie
We are a leading Corporate and M&A practice in Argentina, with a team of experts that have an industry-focused approach.
We are recognized for the high standards of our practice as well as for our commercial approach to transactions. We advise our clients on public and private M&A, disposals, demergers, joint ventures, restructurings, corporate governance and regulatory compliance, with a particular focus on complex, cross-border transactions.
Our team has a seamless approach across multiple jurisdictions allowing us to lead and coordinate complex global transactions successfully, address regulatory requirements, prepare local documentation, assist in due diligence investigations and deliver required legal opinions on key transactional issues.
Our expertise and local knowledge allow us to provide clients with a complete view of transactions from inception to closing and post-closing arrangements. Our goal is to accompany clients in every stage of a deal providing advice and creative solutions for a successful outcome either by neutralizing or reducing existing risks or by anticipating them.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie has a group of experienced corporate practitioners housed within an international full-service firm. The department is frequently retained by multinational companies to handle investments in Argentina, with a significant amount of time devoted to cross-border matters. The team counsels clients on acquisitions of participating and controlling equity stakes, as well as on divestitures and corporate reorganisation proceedings. Baker McKenzie also performs key due diligence on target companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie stands out for its great business acumen, client management skills and strong focus on delivering results."
"Baker McKenzie stands out for its great business acumen, client management skills and strong focus on delivering results."
Notable Practitioners
Gustavo Boruchowicz advises local and international clients on joint ventures, the divestment of operations and corporate reorganisations, including the carve-out of local subsidiaries.
Roberto Grané is frequently sought out by clients from the oil and gas, telecommunications and mining sectors to assist with mergers, acquisitions and the structuring of commercial agreements. He also renders advice on complex corporate reorganisation processes.
"Roberto Grané is a fine lawyer, easy to work with, smart, focused and creative in the solutions he proposes. He always has a clear business approach aligned with our goals."
Co-head of department Francisco Fernández Rostello is commendably active in a range of corporate transactions in Argentina. He often advises on complex acquisitions and joint ventures as well as providing general corporate advice.
"Francisco Fernández Rostello has impeccable work ethic, really good knowledge of the law and problem-solving capabilities."