Agenda

1.30pm-1.55pm Registration & refreshments

1.55pm-2.00pm Opening remarks

    • Allan Cohen, senior research editor, Legal 500

2.00pm-2.05pm Keynote

    • María Laura Farrapeira, general counsel, vice president for the Hispanoamerican Region, and member of the board, AB Mauri

2.05pm-2.55pm Latest Trends in M&A Transactions in Argentina and Latin America,  in association with Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen

M&A transactions across Argentina and Latin America are evolving rapidly, requiring in-house legal teams to navigate increasingly complex structures, tighter timelines and shifting regulatory frameworks. This panel will bring together in-house counsel, investment bankers and external advisors to share practical insights on how transactions are being structured and negotiated in today’s market. Through a dynamic discussion, we will explore key trends, foreign exchange considerations and the different perspectives that shape decision-making in M&A deals across the region.

    • Eugenio Aramburu, partner, PAGBAM
    • Juan Ignacio Dighero, partner, labour law, PAGBAM
    • Mónica Diskin, director of legal and corporate affairs for Argentina, Enel
    • María Eugenia Fernandez Pouchan, managing director and head of corporate finance, Santander Argentina
    • Esteban Olivera, founding partner, Fenix Partners

2.55pm-3.45pm What GCs need to know now about the Argentina labour law reform, in association with Tavarone Rovelli Salim Miani

This panel will discuss recent and proposed reforms to Argentina’s labour law framework and their practical implications for employers. The discussion will cover key regulatory changes, emerging trends, and the challenges and opportunities these reforms present for workforce management, compliance, and business operations. Speakers will also share practical perspectives on navigating the evolving legal landscape.

    • Federico Basile, partner, Tavarone Rovelli Salim Miani
    • Mario Fera, judge, National Chamber of Appeals
    • Héctor García, partner, labour law, García & Pérez Boiani
    • Julio Lalanne, partner, labour law, Lalanne Abogados

3.45pm-4.05pm Coffee break

4.05pm-4.55pm Tax, legal and finance in strategic business decision-making, in association with Deloitte Legal

Tax considerations often shape major business decisions, yet responsibility for tax strategy typically sits across legal, finance and tax functions. For General Counsel, this creates both a challenge and an opportunity to play a more strategic role.

This panel will explore how GCs and in-house legal teams engage with tax and finance colleagues on investment, restructuring and cross-border decisions. Using Argentina’s new investment incentive regime as a case study, panellists will discuss how legal teams can contribute earlier to tax-driven decisions, manage risk effectively, and support business priorities in a complex investment environment.

    • Cynthia Calligaro, partner, Deloitte Legal
    • Nicole Amado, manager, Deloitte Legal

4.55pm-5.20pm Getting deals done in Argentina: managing currency, risk and pressure

In Argentina, transactions rarely proceed without challenge. Currency controls, regulatory changes and compressed timelines create significant pressure, even for well-prepared deals.

This panel will examine how General Counsel manage these risks in practice, structure transactions effectively and work with external counsel to ensure deals progress smoothly. Attendees will gain practical insight into what drives successful execution and what can cause delays.

    • Allan Cohen, senior research editor, Legal 500
    • Maria Mercedes Olano, head of legal and compliance, Bank of China
    • Thomas Henshaw, vice president, head of law, patents and compliance, Bayer
    • Tamara Cañete Chadra, legal manager, AkzoNobel
    • Rosario Maffrand, leading legal counsel, Vista Energy

5.20pm-5.25pm Closing remarks

5.25pm-6.25pm Drinks and canapes