Tanoira Cassagne Abogados > Buenos Aires, Argentina > Firm Profile
Tanoira Cassagne Abogados Offices
JUANA MANSO 205, 7TH FLOOR
PUERTO MADERO C1107CBE
CIUDAD DE BUENOS AIRES
Argentina
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Argentina > Banking and finance Tier 2
The ‘super committed’ and ‘proactive’ Tanoira Cassagne Abogados’ banking and finance team is best known for its work with banks in their different roles as underwriters, placement agents, trustees, custodians, escrow agents, grantors of loans, and in relation to foreign exchange and regulatory matters. Project finance and restructurings are other active market segments, with the practice also working extensively with mutual funds, stock exchanges and depositary agents. The ‘exemplary’ Alexia Rosenthal, who has extensive experience in banking, finance, capital markets and stock market regulatory matters, co-leads the practice alongside accomplished banking and capital markets lawyer Jaime Uranga, who also covers Central Bank regulation, restructurings and sovereign and sub-sovereign debt issuance. Rocio Carrica, who was promoted to the partnership in 2022, is recognised for her expertise in financial regulatory matters and foreign exchange regulations, and also has an active fintech practice. At associate level the ‘impeccable’ Ignacio Criado Díaz is the main contact and a key presence across the team’s capital markets mandates. Since publication, Criado Díaz has been raised to the partnership - effective as of March 2024.Practice head(s):
Alexia Rosenthal; Jaime Uranga; Rocío Carrica
Testimonials
‘Tanoira’s team is highly qualified; they have worked with my team at Banco Galicia on a large number of deals during 2022, both DCM and debt, and we have had excellent results.’
‘Alexia Rosenthal as a partner is very present in the transactions, well on top of all the regulatory news in the market and sees how to add value in the structuring of the deals. From the team, Ignacio Criado stands out as a lawyer with a great future and his work is impeccable. We worked with Tanoira on the structuring of negotiable obligations of the general and SME regime and on several loans in the oil & gas sector and we always had great experience.’
‘Strong presence in issues of administrative law, exchange and public debt issuance. Ad hoc teams for obligations.’
‘Distribution of daily regulations update. Webinars before relevant regulatory changes Partners present in the deals (in my case Jaime Uranga).’
‘It is a great team with great capabilities, a deeply rooted culture and exemplary leadership from Alexia Rosenthal.’
‘Great culture and creativity to find solutions.’
‘Super committed team, one of the most agile and proactive when it comes to analysis of regulatory and exchange changes, two critical aspects in a country like Argentina where everything is constantly changing. A team that not only accompanies transactions but is also at the forefront of digitization/automation and process simplification, being a bridge between issuers, underwriters, and regulators.’
‘Predisposition, ability to generate solutions and responses at the times that the market demands. Alexia Rosental and Rocia Carrica stand out in this group.’
Key clients
Global Valores
Citibank Argentina
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires
The Province of Tierra del Fuego
The Province of Río Negro
The Province of Neuquén
Banco Macro.
Banco BBVA Argentina
HSBC Bank Argentina
Banco Santander Argentina
Mercado Abierto Electrónico
Balanz Capital Valores
Refi Pampa
Allaria Ledesma & Cía
Credicuotas Consumo
Adblick Granos
Banco de Servicios y Transacciones
Banco Mariva
Kavak Argentina
Work highlights
- Advised Citibank Argentina Branch in its role as local security agent for a $270m cross-border project financing deal for Beijing-based Goldwind’s development of wind farms in Argentina.
- Advised Global Valores on its role as placement agent and exchange agent on two exchange offers by Argentina’s largest power distributor Edenor.
- Advised a syndicate of more than 10 placement agents involved in the issuance of bond notes by YPF Luz (the electricity unit of Argentine state-owned oil group YPF).
Argentina > Consumer law Tier 3
Tanoira Cassagne Abogados advises domestic and international consumer businesses on the drafting of terms and conditions, advertising and commercial claims, extended warranties, product liability and recalls, and food and drug labelling compliance. The team also handles consumer litigation matters (as plaintiff or defendant), and participates in complex lawsuits and class actions. Team head Francisco Rondoletti, whose practice encompasses competition law, consumer protection and trade regulation, has represented national and multinational companies in class actions and product liability cases. Juan Martín de la Vega, who has advised on several class actions, is the key contact at associate level.Practice head(s):
Francisco Rondoletti
Testimonials
‘Lawyers who deeply understand the client’s business, and therefore have a unique ability to detect risks and opportunities.’
Key clients
Philips Argentina
Einhell Argentina
Unilever de Argentina
PepsiCo Argentina
Bayer Argentina
Coca Cola
Bridgestone Argentina
Saputo
3M Argentina
Telefonica de Argentina
Saint Gobain Argentina
Nestle Argentina
Balanz SGFCI
Banco Macro / Macro Fondos
Schroder Investment Management
Coto
Remax Argentina
Work highlights
- Advised Nuevo Banco de Santa Fe on a lawsuit filed by the Adacu consumer association against 14 of the country’s main banks and Prisma Medios de Pago (Visa) alleging that the banks had used their status as shareholders of Visa to fix the discount and interchange rates for on Visa credit cards at the maximum legal rate.
- Advising Unilever on a consumer action seeking direct and punitive damages in connection with advertising promoting its “Axe Ice Chill” deodorant, which stated that the use of the product lowered the body’s temperature by several degrees and also made people more attractive; this is the first class action filed in Argentina in connection with misleading advertising.
- Represented Schroder Sociedad Gerente de Fondos Comunes de Inversión and Schroder Investment Management in a lawsuit filed by the ADUC consumer association alleging damage suffered by investors in certain investment funds managed by Schroders following the unilateral modification of the price of certain future dollar contracts.
Argentina > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Tanoira Cassagne Abogados assists national and international clients on the development of dispute prevention structures, as well as advising them on the resolution of complex disputes before national and international courts and at arbitration tribunals. Dispute prevention, class actions, contractual disputes, shareholder conflicts, out-of-court settlements and restructuring matters are all handled by the practice. Santiago Javier Monti has extensive national and international arbitration experience, and co-leads the practice with Rafael Algorta, a restructuring and arbitration lawyer. At associate level, semi-senior Juan Martín de la Vega is noted.Practice head(s):
Santiago Monti; Rafael Algorta
Testimonials
‘A team with great capacity for analysis and resolving conflicts in an excellent way. They think of innovative solutions.’
‘Santiago Monti and Juan Martin de la Vega have a proactive attitude, understand client needs and and know how to prevent future disputes.’
Key clients
BASF
Mercado Libre
Bridgestone
Remax
Unilever
Frávega
Balanz Capital
Nestlé
Bayer/Monsanto
COTO
Genomma Laboratories
BAS Projects Developments
Schroder Investment Management
SBS Trading
Nuevo Banco de Santa Fe
Fábrica Austral de Productos Eléctricos
Hostería Patagónica Calafate
Gaucho Group
Codorniu
Carif Seguros
Work highlights
- Represent RE/MAX in a complaint filed against the Public Registry of Commerce of the City of Buenos Aires to nullify the dissolution and liquidation of RE/MAX Argentina.
- Advise Nuevo Banco de Santa Fe in a class action lawsuit against that involves 14 of the country’s main banks, alleging the banks had fixed credit card rates.
- Represent Balanz in a lawsuit filed by a consumer association related to the pricing of certain future dollar contracts.
Argentina > Public law Tier 3
Tanoira Cassagne Abogados assists local and international companies on a range of public law matters, including advice and representation in public bids, administrative procedures and litigation. The firm also offers advice on specific regulatory legal frameworks governing the telecoms, energy, oil-and-gas, construction and digital industries, among others. Experienced administrative law partner Bernardo Cassagne has handled numerous bidding processes and privatisations; he co-leads the practice with trade and regulatory partner Francisco Rondoletti, and associate Ignacio Gonzalez Zambón, who handles public tenders and disputes. Since publication, Gonzalez Zambón has been raised to the partnership - effective as of March 2024.Practice head(s):
Bernardo Cassagne; Francisco Rondoletti; Ignacio Gonzalez Zambón
Key clients
BASF
Idom
Bridgestone
Remax
Pepsico
TFCF Latin American Channel
Saint Gobain
Telefonica
Banco Galicia
Bayer/Monsanto
3M
Saputo
Natura/Avon
Roche
nestlé
unilever
Coto
Cámara de Sanidad Agropecuaria y Fertilizantes
Asociación de Fabricantes de Cemento Portland
Líneas Delta Argentino
BRD
Work highlights
- Advised Remax on challenging municipal regulations preventing the opening of commercial offices.
- Advised BASF on fines imposed by the Buenos Aires Province Environmental Regulatory Agency (OPDS) related to non-compliance with environmental obligations.
- Advised Banco Galicia on several public tender proceedings and public agreements with public universities, and provincial and local entities.
Argentina > Competition and antitrust Tier 4
Tanoira Cassagne Abogados’s competition department covers all antitrust matters including antitrust behaviours, merger notifications and litigation. The team is particularly noted for its antitrust investigations and litigation work in the petrochemical, pharmaceutical and retail sectors. Merger-control filings for national and cross-border deals are also covered, with preventative advice on antitrust practices offered too. Partners Francisco Rondoletti and Bernardo Cassagne lead the practice.Practice head(s):
Bernardo Cassagne; Francisco Rondoletti
Testimonials
‘Continuous attention and practicality, and good market knowledge of various industries. Timely and proactive advice.’
‘Tanoira Cassagne is always ahead of the news, allowing clients to make agile decisions and anticipate changes.’
‘They are agile, they are prepared and they always give support, generating peace of mind for their clients.’
‘Impeccable, excellent.’
Key clients
Unilever
Mondelez
Bayer Argentina
Nestle Argentina
Saint Gobain
Coca Cola
Bridgestone Argentina
3M Argentina
Telefónica
YPF
Work highlights
- Advised Remax Argentina on matters related to an abuse of dominant position complaint involving the Associations of Public Brokers and Auctioneers of the City of Buenos Aires.
- Advising Experta ART on a cartel investigation against several labour insurance companies for price fixing.
- Advising Petersen Thiele y Cruz/Nestor Julio Guerechet on an antitrust agency investigation into bid rigging allegations against various construction companies.
Argentina > Corporate and M&A Tier 4
Tanoira Cassagne Abogados provides a diverse client base of entrepreneurs and multinationals with an integrated, interdisciplinary service and demonstrates strong expertise in M&A, corporate divestments, dispute resolution, compliance and day-to-day corporate matters. IT services, agribusiness and financial services are among the firm’s most active areas. Well-known consumer and disputes lawyer Santiago Javier Monti leads the practice alongside Rafael Algorta, who has extensive restructuring and litigation expertise; transactional lawyer Alejandro Ciero; and Leopoldo García-Mansilla, who advises local and multinational entities from different industries on corporate matters and M&A. The firm strengthened its senior bench in 2023 with the promotions of Luis Merello and Lucia Rivas O’Connor to the partnership. Both handle a range of new business, start-up and venture capital matters.Practice head(s):
Santiago Monti; Rafael Algorta; Alejandro Ciero; Leopoldo García-Mansilla
Key clients
BASF
Nestlé
Bayer/Monsanto
The Walt Disney Company
Philips Argentina
Signfy
HS Timber
Unilever
Remax
Cabify
Mercado Libre
The Planet Group
Bridgestone
Fábrica Austral de Productos Eléctricos
Genomma Laboratories
Gaucho Group Holding
Codorniu Argentina
Saint Gobain Argentina
La Bragadense
Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires
CHS de Argentina
Itochu Corporation
Morgan García Mansilla
British American Tobacco Argentina
Vitol Argentina
Vitco
3M Argentina
Citibank
Coto CICSA
Genomma Laboratories
Work highlights
- Provided legal advice to Geopagos on the acquisition of certain assets from Contextus.
- Advised Geopagos on the Argentine aspects of of an investment in the business from American fund Riverwood.
- Advised Paru Group on the sale of a 50% shareholding.
Argentina > Labour and employment Tier 4
Tanoira Cassagne Abogados has extensive experience handling labour conflicts, complex labour trials, compensation programmes, union negotiations, stock option plans and restructuring procedures. The team is particularly strong in areas where labour law and technology intersect, including teleworking, AI and the use of blockchain and crypto assets to pay salaries and benefits. Practice head Pablo Mastromarino’s expertise spans all aspects of labour law, including expatriate programmes, collective bargaining and contentious matters. He receives strong second-line support from associates Mora Lopez Petit and Ezequiel Peña, who between them cover a range of labour lawsuits, compensation and union matters.Practice head(s):
Pablo Mastromarino
Testimonials
‘Attentive and clear when explaining complex matters.’
‘Pablo Mastromarino is our trusted labor lawyer. Excellent advice at all times.’
‘Pablo Mastromarino stands out for his business sense and ability to solve complex situations.’
Key clients
Adidas
Ericsson
Dow
Sinopec
Philips
Simplot
Genomma Laboratories
Alcatel Lucent
Remax
Bridgestone
Mercado Abierto Electronico
Argentina > Bankruptcy and restructuring
Argentina > Tax
Tanoira Cassagne Abogados > Firm Profile
Administrative law and economic regulations: advice and representation in administrative hiring procedures (public biddings); advice to companies (public utilities); representation before regulatory authorities; guidance on urbanism matters and protection of cultural heritage; representation in contentious-administrative legal actions before federal, provincial, and City of Buenos Aires courts.
Capital markets, banking and finance, project finance, foreign exchange restrictions: advice in capital market transactions; experience in the banking industry, representing financial institutions in regulatory matters; participation in the issuance of bonds, debt securities, corporate bonds, negotiable obligations and CEDEARs; sovereign debt; project finance transactions and PPPs; IPOs and issuance of shares; takeover processes (OPAs) and withdrawal from the public offering regime; financial leasing/derivatives agreements; financial trusts with or without public offering and listing; structuring of syndicated loans; comprehensive advice connected to the regulations of the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic and foreign exchange legislation; mutual funds; and permanent interaction with the staff of the Comisión Nacional de Valores, Bolsas y Mercados de Argentina, Caja de Valores and Mercado Abierto Electrónico.
Competition/antitrust: general and preventative advice on antitrust practices; advice and representation on pre-merger control procedures; company advice and representation in administrative or judicial processes due to the investigation of cartels and antitrust practices. Specialists in domestic trade regulations: consumer defense; antitrust and unfair competition; law of supply and regulations applicable to economy sectors.
Corporate and M&A: advice national and international clients providing guidance on all aspects of corporate life, ranging from day-to-day matters to sophisticated local and international transactions. Drafting, negotiation and structuring of taylor-made shareholders and operating agreements, counseling in processing governmental approvals and requirements, including advice to corporations in regulated markets. Mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs and corporate reorganizations. Legal advice in shareholders’ disputes providing legal assistance both at the corporate and Court level.
Intellectual property, data privacy and new technologies: advice on legal issues related to Copyrights, trademarks, patents and industrial models as well as data privacy, computer law, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and blockchain to diverse industries such as entertainment, biotechnology, software, complex technologies, Fintech, Med-tech, Ag-tech, Aerospace and retail (among others). This team has co-participated in the drafting of the last Personal Data Protection Bill of the Argentine Republic.
International trade: application of international trade treaties within the Southern Common Market and in regulations referred to in the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Within the WTO and the MERCOSUR, the firm has participated in anti-dumping investigations, safeguards and benefits brought by the Argentine Republic against third-party exports.
Labor and employment: Advice in individual and collective labor law; labor conflicts; complex labor suits; compensation programs; negotiation with unions; stock option plans; expatriates programs; compensation of managers and directors; international staff; conflicts with unions; negotiation of Collective Bargaining Agreements; representation of multinational companies in sophisticated labor suits (i.e. discrimination, expatriate employees, members of the board of directors, etc); compliance investigations; international labor contracts; codes of ethics and good practices for employees; pension plans; labor aspects of mergers and acquisitions; startup process and restructuration procedures.
Litigation: a specialized team provides advice in litigation matters both at the pre-judicial and judicial level in the fields of commercial; labor; civil; administrative antitrust and consumer rights; tax; insurance; transport of goods – in different forms; bankruptcy and reorganization proceedings
Tax: advice and analysis of the tax impact on all type of domestic and international transactions, including investment projects, structuring of mergers and acquisitions, financing operations and capital structure. Also provides tax advice on public securities offering, cross-border transaction and design of tax-efficient structures. Focuses on the defense of tax claims before the courts or in administrative agencies.
Venture capital, innovation and digital transformation: the firm is a key legal player advising new technology companies, VC and CVC investment funds in the development of new businesses. This team is one of the largest and most experienced in Latin America advising fast-growing companies in their global expansion processes to and from Argentina. This team has counseled all kind of new companies in almost all hi-tech industries (Food & AG TECH, FINTECH, BIG DATA, AI, HEALTECH, among many others.).The Team is one of the co-authors of the Argentine Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Law and has advised other governments in the region in launching public policies to promote VC in Latin America. The Team together with the Argentine Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (SEPYME, ASEA, ENDEAVOR, IAE, UDESA, ITBA, SIGLO XXI, INICIA, among others) collaborate with the mentoring, training and support of more than 1,200 new entrepreneurs per year.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Competition/Antitrust; International Trade | Francisco Rondoletti | frondoletti@tanoiracassagne.com | 541152725300 |
Agribusiness | Alejandro Ciero | aciero@tanoiracassagne.com | 541152725300 |
Capital Markets, Banking & Finance, Project Finance, Foreign Exchange Restrictions | Alexia Rosenthal | arosenthal@tanoiracassagne.com | 541152725300 |
Administrative law and economic regulations; Competition/Antitrust; International Trade | Bernardo Cassagne | bcassagne@tanoiracassagne.com | 541152725300 |
Corporate and M&A | Rafael Algorta | ralgorta@tanoiracassagne.com | 541152725300 |
Corporate and M&A | Santiago Monti | smonti@tanoiracassagne.com | 541152725300 |
Intellectual Property | Juan Pozzo | jpozzo@tanoiracassagne.com | 541152725300 |
Capital Markets, Banking & Finance, Project Finance, Foreign Exchange Restrictions | Jaime Uranga | juranga@tanoiracassagne.com | 541152725300 |
Labor | Pablo Mastromarino | pmastromarino@tanoiracassagne.com | 541152725300 |
Litigation | Rafael Algorta | ralgorta@tanoiracassagne.com | 541152725300 |
Tax | Alejandro Mora | amora@tanoiracassagne.com | 541152725300 |
Venture capital | Manuel Tanoira | mtanoira@tanoiracassagne.com | 541152725300 |
Compliance | Paula Honisch | phonisch@tanoiracassagne.com | 541152725300 |
Capital Markets, Banking & Finance, Project Finance, Foreign Exchange Restrictions | Rocío Carrica | rcarrica@tanoiracassagne.com | 541152725300 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Pablo Mastromarino | Pablo Mastromarino is the leading partner of Tanoira Cassagne´s Labour and Employment… | View Profile | |
Mr Santiago Javier Monti | Partner. Member of the Executive Committee. | View Profile | |
Francisco Rondoletti | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Alexia Rosenthal | Founding Partner, Lead of the Capital Markets. Banking & Finance, Foriegn Exchange… | View Profile | |
Mr Manuel Tanoira | Leads the Area and Managing and Founding Partner of the Firm | View Profile | |
Mr Jaime Uranga | Partner, Lead of the Capital Markets. Banking & Finance Department. His practice… | View Profile |