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Argentina > Corporate and M&A

Mitrani Caballero is a prominent player in Argentina’s corporate and M&A market, advising on complex domestic and cross-border transactions for national companies and multinational conglomerates. The team covers the full spectrum of corporate matters, from contract negotiations to distribution agreements, corporate reorganisations and joint ventures, with expertise spanning key sectors including pharmaceuticals, construction, automotive, consumer goods, transport, and energy. Leading the practice is Diego Parise, who has extensive experience in the structuring of M&A, joint ventures, and financing transactions in Argentina and abroad. Siro Astolfi is noted for his expertise in international M&A, joint ventures and greenfield investment projects, while Aixa Sureda advises investment banks and large corporations on private equity, debt restructurings, and M&A. Carlos Trogolo Eliçabe is proficient in transactional work and corporate governance issues, and Cristian Krüger is recognised for his work in the automotive and agricultural machinery sectors. Associates Evangelina González Soldo and Fiorella Belsito are other names to note for corporate law matters. Since publication, senior associate Carolina Villar Freuler, a corporate finance and transactional specialist, has been raised to the partnership - effective as of January 2026.

Argentina > Intellectual property

Mitrani Caballero assists clients across the oil-and-gas, beverages and cryptocurrency sectors, among others, to register, maintain and safeguard their trade mark, copyright and patent assets. Its expertise extends from traditional IP into tech and internet matters, particularly cybersquatting and the monitoring of internet domain names are monitored for infringements. The team is also active in corporate transaction-related matters such as During company acquisitions and the formation of new partnerships, reviewing contractual IP clauses and licensing agreements to ensure that rights are correctly exercised and attributed. Practice head Ignacio Bérèterbide is well-versed in patents, trade marks, trade secrets, industrial models and designs, along with unfair competition and advertising. Praised for his ‘deep technical knowledge’, senior counsel Manuel Alonso specialises in trademark and copyright protection, portfolio management and IP litigation. Key associate support is provided by senior María Luz Nuñez, who advises on IP due diligence, licensing contracts, technology development and transfers.

Argentina > Labour and employment

Mitrani Caballero has a well-established labour and employment practice advising both domestic and foreign clients on a wide range of employment and social security matters. The team handles non-contentious work, including cross-border M&A due diligence, expatriations and relocations, business reorganisations, and employee compensation issues, while also focusing on union negotiations, collective bargaining agreements, and representation in administrative and judicial proceedings. Julio Caballero is noted for his experience in managing labour and social security issues in the context of cross-border M&A. He oversees the practice with Jorge Pico, a key contact for clients from the metallurgical, tyre, electrical, and energy sectors seeking assistance with M&A and individual and collective law issues. Other noteworthy practitioners include Ana Clara Gómez Casadei, who stands out for her expertise in international labour law and the oil and gas sector; Felicitas de Achával, whose practice covers expatriations, international assignments and M&A; Rita Payarola, who handles labour claims and union negotiations; and Lorenzo Gnecco. Since publication, counsel Andrea L. Schiavone, who specialises in human-resources management and labour relations, has been raised to the partnership - effective as of January 2026.

Argentina > Public law

Mitrani Caballero fields a versatile public law practice which is adept at advising large national and multinational companies on a broad spectrum of administrative and regulatory issues. Its expertise spans the public law dimensions of M&A and project finance, international tenders, and related disputes. Active across sectors such as energy, mining, food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, construction, transport, and automotive, the group attracts instructions from major investor-owned utilities, oil and gas producers, project developers, and energy coalitions. The practice is led by María Laura Lede Pizzurno, a mining, administrative, and environmental law specialist with wide-ranging expertise in regulatory and administrative proceedings, M&A transactions, and PPPs. Other key individuals include Horacio Ruiz Moreno, who focuses on administrative law and mandates concerning public services regulation, and Rafael González Arzac, who assists with public contracting. Gonzalo Castagnini stands out at the associate level.

Argentina > Compliance Tier 2

Mitrani Caballero advises companies on key regulatory issues, such as personal data protection and anti-bribery, terrorist financing, and money laundering. This entails providing training sessions and guidance on designing and implementing compliance programs, audits, risk assessments, KYC procedures and carrying out due diligence on third parties. Corporate crisis management is also a key aspect of the department; the practitioners routinely assist companies with conducting internal investigations, cooperating with legal authorities, and developing communications strategies to avoid fines and reputational damage. Practice head Mariela I. Melhem advises businesses on trade compliance, including any transactions with high-risk countries subject to economic sanctions and export control regulations. Compliance and privacy lawyer María Paula Díaz reviews internal policies, procedures, and ABC compliance programs. Senior associates Sofía Amuchástegui Heinonen and Agustina De Nicola advise on commercial contracts and regulatory compliance, including anti-corruption, modern slavery and conflict of interest issues. Cristian Mitrani continues to lend senior expertise to the practice.

Energy and natural resources > Mining Tier 2

Mitrani Caballero possesses a strong understanding of the regulatory, financial, and operational challenges specific to mining industry clients. The team regularly advises on foreign investments, including share acquisitions, IPOs, and financing arrangements to drive mining development in Argentina. It also provides ongoing support throughout lithium, gold, silver, vanadium, and uranium projects and covers permitting, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and tax optimisation matters. The department is steered by Matías Olcese, who guides clients through the acquisition, structuring, and development of mining projects, and María Paula Terrel, who advises on cross-border M&A, corporate, and financing deals, including equity financing and public takeovers. Public law partner María Laura Lede Pizzurno assists companies with environmental due diligence and permitting matters, while senior associate Gonzalo Castagnini participates in public tenders, infrastructure projects, and complex regulatory issues.

Argentina > Banking and finance Tier 3

Mitrani Caballero covers both transactional and advisory financial work, including bilateral and syndicated loans, acquisition and project finance, pre-export and trade finance, debt restructurings, and regulatory compliance. The team is adept at drafting and negotiating loan agreements, security packages, guarantees, and ancillary documentation. Practice head Diego Parise has expertise spanning debt and equity securities offerings, bank financings, and debt restructurings. Julio Martínez is experienced in capital markets and securitisations, while Mercedes Rodríguez Giavarini advises on syndicated credit facilities and acquisition financing. The team can also draw on the extensive experience of Javier Errecondo, a seasoned adviser on structured finance, project finance, capital markets and debt restructurings, who joined from his own firm, Errecondo, González & Funes, in March 2025. They are supported by senior associates Catalina Sarrabayrouse, who advises on corporate and project finance, and Sofía Leggiero, who is well versed in banking regulations. The secondary line-up was further bolstered by the arrival of senior associate Alejo Muñoz de Toro from Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen in July 2025.

Argentina > Bankruptcy and restructuring Tier 3

Mitrani Caballero primarily handles creditor claims - such as debt collections, asset seizures and mortgage foreclosures - throughout high-stakes insolvency, bankruptcy and reorganisation proceedings. The practice also helps distressed companies maximise their chances of financial recovery by taking preventative actions, such as filing reorganisation and judicial insolvency proceedings. The department is led by corporate and commercial litigator Carlos Trogolo Eliçabe, who excels in out-of-court negotiations, litigation and arbitration. Fellow partner, banking and corporate specialist Julio Martínez advises companies on reorganising their debts; while senior associate Julieta Concetti , who has a commercial law focus, frequently handles challenges to creditors' rejected proofs of claims.

Argentina > Competition and antitrust Tier 3

Mitrani Caballero is well equipped to handle local and international competition and antitrust matters, including merger control and litigation proceedings regarding anticompetitive practices, as well as providing clients with day-to-day advice. The practice is well versed in advising clients in the oil and gas, energy, transportation, chemicals, agribusiness, finance, construction, consumer products, food and drink, retail, healthcare and pharmaceutical, automotive, technology, and media sectors. Practice co-head Aixa Sureda has over two decades of experience in antitrust matters, including merger control relating to cross-border transactions, particularly in the retail, banking, maritime, and oil and gas sectors. Leading the team alongside her is Cristian Mitrani, a specialist in competition law infringement cases, damages recovery related to antitrust violations, and advising on internal policies to prevent infringement. Siro Astolfi, who advises on corporate and M&A matters with competition and antitrust elements, supports the practice. María Paula Díaz and senior counsel Evangelina González Soldo also bolster the practice’s compliance and competition specialities.

Argentina > Dispute resolution: Litigation and arbitration Tier 3

With wide experience in arbitration and litigation before domestic and international courts and tribunals alike, Mitrani Caballero attracts clients for its expertise in high-profile disputes. The practice is experienced in a variety of areas, from commercial, labour, and intellectual property disputes to regulatory and tax cases. The practice is led by Cristian Krüger and Carlos Trogolo Eliçabe, with Krüger specialising in representing industrial companies and importers in the automotive and agriculture sectors, and Trogolo Eliçabe focused on financial, civil and commercial cases. A strong secondary group, which includes senior associates Julieta Concetti (who is experienced in civil and commercial litigation before national and federal courts) and Yamila di Martino (an advisor to domestic and international clients in contractual, financial, insolvency risk, and consumer law disputes), and associate Ramiro Musotto (who is experienced in complex civil and commercial litigation), rounds out the team’s wider offering.

Energy and natural resources > Oil and gas Tier 3

Mitrani Caballero advises local and international clients on complex deals and projects in Argentina’s oil and gas sector. The team handles a broad range of matters, including the sale of exploration permits, the development of natural gas pipelines, and the negotiation of pre-payment agreements for future oil production. Practice head Mariana Ardizzone has an ‘in-depth understanding’ of the structuring of cross-border pipeline and power generation projects. Public law expert Horacio Ruiz Moreno and corporate lawyer María Recondo regularly assist with acquisitions and public and private bids in the oil and gas industry. Banking and corporate specialist Julio Martínez brings financing knowledge to the team. Senior associates Bruno Fiorino and Fiorella Belsito focus on M&A and asset transfers.

Argentina > Tax Tier 3

In the tax arena, Mitrani Caballero advises local and international clients across the full range of tax-related matters, from sophisticated tax structuring, and reorganisations to the design of tax-efficient investment and holding structures, the practice also provides tax and estate planning to wealthy families and high-net-worth individuals. The firms tax practice also extends to representing clients in judicial and administrative litigation proceedings before tax authorities at federal and local levels. Corina Laudato heads the department and has extensive expertise in business reorganisations, private equity investments and international tax planning. Gloria Gurbista has experience in customs law and represents clients in complex tax litigation at national, provincial and municipal levels, while Juan Manuel Iglesias Mamone regularly advises clients on restructurings, and foreign investments. Associate Leonel Palomares focuses on providing clients with comprehensive advice on Argentine taxation.

Energy and natural resources > Electricity Tier 4

Mitrani Caballero regularly handles matters involving renewable, conventional, nuclear, and hybrid power sources, as well as off-grid and industrial supply solutions. The team’s expertise includes power purchase agreements, regulatory filings, tariff structures, and investment tax incentives. The practice also represents clients in arbitration, litigation, and negotiations with government agencies and market operators in the electricity sector. The practice is led by Horacio Ruiz Moreno, an expert in corporate, administrative, and dispute resolution matters in the sector.