Consumer Law
Latin America Guide 2025 : Argentina
Band 1
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Provided by Marval O'Farrell Mairal
Marval advises clients on matters related to consumer defense regulations and represents them in administrative and court cases. With over 50 partners specialized in different industries and sectors, Marval advises goods and services´ producers in different areas such as financial, insurance, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage & tobacco, automobile, electronics, telecommunications, luxury goods, etc.
Our services include:
- Adaptation of products, services and sales plans to the consumer defense regulations
- Product labeling
- Advertising campaigns
- Commercial loyalty
- E-Commerce
- Brand protection
- Consumer contract drafting
- Responsibility and recall of processed products
- Environmental issues related to the lifecycle of processed products. Extended product liability.
- Supplier representation in administrative and judicial agencies
- Supplier representation in collective actions
- Advice in punitive damage complaints
- Insurance coverage (civil liability, responsibility for processed products, D&O)
Chambers Review
Marval O'Farrell Mairal is a powerhouse firm with a prestigious consumer law practice group. The team's prowess in the product liability sphere continues to stand out, and it regularly advises clients active in the tobacco industry with collective and individual injury claims. The department also provides counsel on class actions brought by consumer associations in the financial services sector. The firm's impressive client roster also features leading players from the automotive, technology and hospitality industries. Stanley Black & Decker Inc. is among its new client wins.
Work Highlights
- Marval O'Farrell Mairal represented Netflix in two administrative proceedings related to the Terms of Use in Argentina.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Marval O'Farrell Mairal possesses in-depth knowledge of key themes, with critical attention to detail and risk assessment skills."
"Marval O'Farrell Mairal's team is very strong and able to distil complex matters and provide pragmatic advice. Senior partners and junior associates work cohesively together to achieve goals."
"The team at Marval O'Farrell Mairal possesses in-depth knowledge of key themes, with critical attention to detail and risk assessment skills."
"Marval O'Farrell Mairal's team is very strong and able to distil complex matters and provide pragmatic advice. Senior partners and junior associates work cohesively together to achieve goals."
Notable Practitioners
Distinguished partner Facundo Viel Temperley possesses extensive expertise representing clients in contentious consumer law mandates in Argentina. He has standout experience in consumer protection and product liability claims.
"Facundo is always attentive to the needs of the client; he is practical, clear and business-oriented."
"Facundo is an excellent lawyer. He has a great courtroom presence, is very knowledgeable and works seamlessly leading a larger team."
Reputed partner Leandro Castelli offers a longstanding presence in the Argentine market advising notable clients on consumer litigation and product liability issues.
"Leandro Castelli is an outstanding litigator. He has a very good strategic sense and delivers excellent results."