Firm Profile > Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen > Buenos Aires, Argentina

‘The team is very strong in capital markets, project finance, banking and restructuring. It is comparable to the best teams in Argentina that are ranked in the top tier.’

‘They know the financial market and have great experience, having participated in the biggest transactions of the past 20 years.’

‘The team has the skill to handle complex matters that involve the capital markets, as well as project finance and restructuring. They advise banks and multilateral financial institutions, as well as companies and investment funds — both local and international.’

‘The standout feature of the team is their experience and personal dedication to their clients’ matters. They have put together a large team that is very efficient and is valued by clients.’

‘Diego Serrano Redonnet is the team leader and is a very versatile lawyer with many years’ experience, who has a great reputation in the market. He is Argentinian but is also admitted to practise law in New York.’

‘Another standout in the team is Danilo Parodi Logioco, who was recently promoted to counsel. The other partners (such as Mariano Grondona, Alan Arntsen, Santiago Daireaux and María Gabriela Grigioni) and associates make up a leading team.’

‘María Gabriela Grigioni is an excellent professional.’

‘The firm has excellent technical skills and compares favourably to other firms in the market.’

‘We value their knowledge, availability and flexibility.’

‘Lawyers are able to interpret rules from a  business perspective and translate issues into understandable language.’

‘The firm is clear about the regulations and administrative records of the cases, so that issues can be dealt with in advance.’

‘Luis Barry stands out for his skills and flexibility.’

‘They have great availability, experience and know-how in dealing with our matters.’

‘Their friendliness, good client service and response times are all strengths that we value in the team.’

‘They provide a quality and efficient service.’

‘We value the proximity and availability of Luis Barry and his team. They always have a good disposition and respond quickly to our requirements.’

‘They stand out for their availability and absolute commitment to the client. They also provide practical advice and have a thorough knowledge of the law.’

‘They know our company and the business we develop. They know the law thoroughly, and also by integrating a full-service offering, they provide us with comprehensive advice and anticipate the legal problems derived from the decisions we make. In this sense, they stand out from their competition.’

‘The corporate and M&A team is very accessible and fully committed to the client.’

‘I highlight the partner Pedro Eugenio Aramburu, who coordinates and leads the area. He is very intelligent and provides practical legal advice and is always available.’

‘The team stands out for its technical capacity and flexibility.’

‘Technical training and fleixibility – they compare favourably iwth other firms.‘

‘Strong insight of the oil and gas business in Argentina.‘

‘Francisco has enormous experience in the oil and gas sector from working as in-house counsel for decades. That is a valuable quality as he has a business approach to legal issues. He is a hands-on kind of partner and has been very helpful in structuring transactions.‘

‘It is led by a professional with a lot of experience in the O&G market: Francisco Romano, who is backed by a full service firm with highly experienced and knowledgeable lawyers.‘

‘The firm’s team is very solid, especially the one who leads the oil and gas practice, Francisco Romano, an exceptional lawyer, with great knowledge of the industry.‘

‘Specifically, Francisco Romano, an excellent lawyer, with very solid experience and reputation in the industry, especially in matters related to upstream and midstream.‘

‘Excellent Oil & Gas team integrated with a first level full-service law firm.‘

‘The partner in charge of the oil & gas team, Francisco Romano, was General Counsel of an oil company in Argentina for many years. That allows him to perfectly understand my needs as a client. Their responses are fast and of great quality and they are always available. I value their work very positively.‘

‘The firm’s delivery is very good and their analysis of every matter is in depth and of a high quality. They are ahead of the curve.’

‘Both Guillermo Quiñoa and associate Cristian Chang are very empathetic; they put themselves in the client’s position and offer different alternatives to resolve difficult situations.’

‘The lawyers are up to date with the latest developments in tax law, and they are always available, provide updates proactively and constantly follow up on cases, which hasn’t always been the case in my experience with other big firms in Buenos Aires.’

‘The team at Pérez Alati has significant experience in our sector and we have a lot of trust in their advice. Their experience and competence set them apart from the teams at other firms.’

‘They are proactive, energetic, serious and detail-oriented, and get straight to the point.’

‘Manuel Benites and his team are regarded within the oil industry as leaders in this area of law. They have good connections with the main players in the industry (oil companies, investors, other firms, the government and so on), which gives them a clear picture of the matters they advise on.’

‘Luis Marcelo Nuñez has acted for us on many high-pressure and urgent matters, and thanks to his advice we have been able to resolve countless disputes with the tax authorities.’

‘The firm has been working with us for 15 years and they have supported our operation with a high level of excellence in different matters, working always as a team.’

‘The firm is very good at explaining local law constraints to foreign clients. The lawyers are pragmatic and take a hands-on approach.’

‘Lots of experience in litigation and negotiations.’

‘Lawyers provide solid and practical advice, particularly Guillermo Quiñoa, Luis Incera, Lautaro Ferro and Arnaldo Cisilino.’

‘Pérez Alati matches the best firms we work with in other jurisdictions in the specialised field of customs valuations.’

‘Our contact at the firm for customs lawsuits is Andrés Galíndez, who demonstrates a first-rate technical training, coupled with proactivity.’

‘The team more than meets expectations and is extremely professional, friendly and responsive to any issue that arises.’

‘They have full knowledge in labour law, and lawyers distinguish themselves through their availability to analyse and resolve queries that may arise on a daily basis.’

‘Enrique Betemps stands out for his personal touch and responsiveness. He always has an answer and often anticipates our questions.’

‘Strong legal expertise, broad experience with Argentine law and Argentine public institutions, and significant experience in negotiating with government departments.’

‘Nicole Jaureguiberry is smart, well prepared to lead a difficult matter and committed to excellence within a tight time-frame.’