Public Law
Latin America Guide 2025 : Argentina
Band 1
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Provided by Marval O'Farrell Mairal
Marval is the undisputed market leader in public and administrative law, providing expert advice on the most complex and highly sensitive public law matters, including major disputes, to local and international clients.
Our public and administrative law practice group has represented international clients in many of the biggest M&A transactions and litigation cases involving public law issues in Argentina in recent years. We have the capacity and expertise to handle mass litigation involving public and administrative law issues.
Our public and administrative law practice covers a wide range of matters including:
- Design of complex legal structures applicable to regulated activities, including advice to and professional representation of public utilities, ports, highways, airports, banks, insurance, hydrocarbons, health, agro-industrial companies and governmental suppliers of goods and services
- Public works, infrastructure projects, project financing and public-private partnerships.
- Trade restrictions and regulations, such as mandatory local supply obligations, import and export restrictions, price control mechanisms, etc
- Public debt, public trusts and public financing
- Advice to private companies under government administration or subject to governmental stock participation
- Involvement in administrative law or regulatory aspects of M&A, loans and debt issuance. Regulatory due diligence audits
- Urban planning. Urban licenses and permits
- Public ethics and anti-bribery regulations
Chambers Review
Marval O'Farrell Mairal's outstanding department is comprised of a deep bench of public law experts. Its talented team earns market endorsement for its advice on a full range of issues, spanning administrative disputes, public procurement and permitting matters. It continues to service leading infrastructure clients, advising on the renegotiation of concession contracts with the state. Its client roster also features companies from the automotive, tobacco, and energy and natural resources industries.
Work Highlights
- Marval O'Farrell Mairal represented Telecentro in their various judicial challenges to the regulations in connection to the provision ofinternet, cable TV and mobile phone services into public utilities and capped price rises in Argentina.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Marval O'Farrell Mairal is one of the most agile firms I have workedwith. They make themselves available on short notice and deliver helpful and precisework within challenging timeframes."
"Marval's team is well-equipped to assist and advise clients on complex and international matters. They provide excellent, quick feedback, and their strategic comments are always helpful and on point."
"Marval O'Farrell Mairal is one of the most agile firms I have workedwith. They make themselves available on short notice and deliver helpful and precisework within challenging timeframes."
"Marval's team is well-equipped to assist and advise clients on complex and international matters. They provide excellent, quick feedback, and their strategic comments are always helpful and on point."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Héctor Mairal continues to be lauded for his longstanding presence in Argentina's public law sector.
"Héctor Mairalis an eminent figure in Argentina."
Solid partner María Lorena Schiariti is well placed to assist clients with a range of public contracts and with the government of Argentina, as well as administrative proceedings.
"María Lorena Schiariti provides exceptional responsiveness and client service. She is receptive to business needs and deft at proposing carefully thought-out solutions."
"María Lorena is very solid, clear and assertive in the analysis of complex issues."
Noteworthy partner Enrique Veramendi operates a strong practice assisting construction, automotive and transport clients with a range of public law and administrative issues in Argentina.
"Enrique Veramendi has an enormous capacity for high-quality work and has always been available when needed."
Ranked Lawyers at
Marval O'Farrell Mairal
Argentina