Competition/Antitrust
Latin America Guide 2025 : Argentina
Band 1
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Provided by Beccar Varela
Building a solid team with a long-term strategy has positioned Beccar Varela's Competition and Antitrust Department as a recognized leader in Argentina.
Our consistent focus on service excellence and innovation, coupled with our seamless work with the firm's White Collar & Corporate Crime and Compliance departments, allows us to offer a service with unique characteristics in the market.
Our solid relationships with law firms throughout Latin America allow us to lead on cross-border transactions and investigations.
Clients especially value our team for our intervention and response capacity in complex cases as well for maintaining a low profile. Over the last ten years, we have participated in the most significant investigations carried out by the Argentine National Competition Commission, including three of the most important in its history (in the cement, automotive and banking, and credit card industries). We have also been involved in over 150 concentration operations and helped to create leading cases across various industries in different areas of competition law.
Our competition and antitrust cases and filings cover all industries, including banking, credit cards, insurance, food, apparel, personal care products, cleaning products, pharmaceuticals, steel, mining, oil & gas, cement and construction supplies, agribusiness and agrochemicals, hotels, tourism, car rental, aeronautics, among others.
Chambers Review
Beccar Varela's noteworthy competition department boasts full-service capabilities. Its strong bench of practitioners services an impressive client roster, with notable activity advising on merger control proceedings and post-closing M&A matters. The department is regularly retained to provide reports on regulatory developments, as well as best practice. Its expertise further extends to investigations concerning alleged cartel activities and abuse of dominant position. Femsa and Amazon are among the firm's notable client wins.
Work Highlights
- Beccar Varela advised Pan American Silver on the competition strategy and merger control filing for the sale of its controlling holding in Minera Agua Rica Alumbrera to Glencore.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Beccar Varela's team is knowledgeable and understands the nuances of decisions in Argentina and how they affect clients globally."
"Beccar Varela's analysis is deep, their response time is fast and their perspective is savvy and down-to-earth."
"Beccar Varela's team is knowledgeable and understands the nuances of decisions in Argentina and how they affect clients globally."
"Beccar Varela's analysis is deep, their response time is fast and their perspective is savvy and down-to-earth."
Notable Practitioners
Front-running partner Agustín Waisman is highly regarded for his market-leading antitrust practice in Argentina. He is engaged by prominent clients to advise on a range of competition matters, including abuse of dominance claims as well as merger control proceedings.
"Agustín Waisman is an extremely knowledgeable practitioner and expert on investigations. He is able to predict the next steps of the regulatory process, which is key for the client to plan."
"Agustín is an accomplished expert in antitrust matters. His comprehensive approach and commitment to excellence make him an exemplary attorney in his field."
Associate-to-watch Mercedes Pando is noted by market commentators for her adept advice on antitrust matters in Argentina.
"Mercedes collaborates seamlessly with clients. She displays exceptional problem-solving skills, and is adept at finding practical and effective legal solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Beccar Varela
Argentina
Members
Provided by Beccar Varela
Agustin Perrino
Head of Department
Ana Paula Domesi
Facundo Fraga Riveiro
Mariano Plaza
Tomás Lopez Bisso
Clients
Provided by Beccar Varela
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Airbnb
Electrolux
Gerdau
GlaxoSmithKline
Lacoste
Prisma Medios de Pago
Sanofi Aventis
Unilever
Industries
Provided by Beccar Varela
Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Financial Services
Health Care