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Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS)
ARROYO 880, 2º FLOOR
(1007) BUENOS AIRES
Argentina

Email firm 54 11 5278 5280

Argentina > Fintech Tier 2

Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS) is recognised for its deep expertise assisting centralised and decentralised blockchain companies with integration across different verticals in the finance ecosystem. The team’s client roster includes leading blockchain-based metaverse companies, smart contract audit firms and a number of cryptoasset exchanges, who turn to the team for strategic advice on regulatory-compliant and tax efficient business structures. The team is co-led by founding partner Sebastián López Sanson, who is widely acknowledged as one of Argentina’s foremost technology lawyers; and partner Juan Manuel Campos Alvarez, an expert in blockchain-related matters.

Leading Individuals

Sebastián López Sanson - Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS)

Next Generation Partners

Juan Manuel Campos Alvarez – Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS)

Practice head(s):

Sebastian Lopez Sanson; Juan Manuel Campos Alvarez

Key clients

Decentraland Foundation

Nomic Foundation

DolarApp

Open Zeppelin

Big Time Studios

Monster League Studios

The Coca-Cola Company

Work highlights

Provide ongoing legal advice to the Decentraland Foundation, which protects the IP and decentralisation of Decentraland, a blockchain metaverse governed by a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), which pioneered in the use of NFTs and tokens.
Assisted with the corporate structuring and incorporation of the Nomic Foundation which develops ‘hardhat’ (developer tools for the Ethereum environment), as well as advice on regulatory matters.
Assisted with the corporate structuring of Big Time Studios, a blockchain gaming company using a play-to-earn model, NFTs and tokens. We provide ongoing advice on several legal matters, including corporate, tax, labour, data privacy and regulatory matters.

Argentina > Corporate and M&A Tier 4

Corporate and tax boutique Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS) is known for its ‘clearly defined areas of expertise’ and high levels of senior partner engagement at all times. Handling a mix of domestic and cross-border mandates, the firm serves a carefully-curated list of long-standing local and international clients. Food and drink and agribusiness are two areas of strength, with technology another area of deep expertise that has accounted for a material share of the firm’s work during the last 12 to 18 months. The well-networked and respected M&A practitioner Rafael Salaberren co-heads the practice with Juan Manuel Campos Alvarez, who has a strong venture capital practice. Moreover, since research concluded, the firm has announced its opening of an office in Montevideo, Uruguay, in conjunction with well-known local practitioner, former Posadas, Posadas & Vecino partner, Eduardo Ferrari – effective as of June 2023.

Leading individuals

Rafael Salaberren – Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS)

Next Generation Partners

Juan Campos Alvarez – Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS)

Practice head(s):

Rafael Salaberren Dupont; Juan Manuel Campos Alvarez

Testimonials

‘The team is very good. The firm has clearly defined areas of expertise and a comprehensive view of cases and clients.’

‘They are differentiated by the direct involvement of the most senior partners. This delivers superior results within shorter time frames. Rafael Salaberren and Sebastián López Sansón stand out.’

Key clients

The Coca-Cola Company

Grupo Insud

Kaszek Ventures

Mercado Libre

Interenergy Holdings

Excon Constructora (Chile)

Delivery Hero

Kerry Ingredients

Auth0

Pampa Energía

The Yield Lab

BigTime Studios

General Catalyst

Monashees

Moken League Studios

Tiger Global

Work highlights

Represented Grupo Insud in the acquisition of an agricultural company focused on dairy farming from its German and Swiss owners
Represented Coca-Cola in the reorganisation of the WABI project globally, advising on different structures in different countries to support implementation.

Argentina > Tax Tier 4

Corporate and tax boutique Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS) keeps a low profile but advises an impressive list of domestic and international clients. The team is well-regarded for its experience handling the tax-aspects of transactional matters. Tax litigation matters are also undertaken. Respected department head Sebastián López Sanson specialises in tax planning work and has thriving technology practice. Highly-rated tax litigation lawyer Ruben Atim leads on tax disputes. Moreover, the firm announced the opening of an office in Montevideo, Uruguay, in conjunction with well-known local practitioner (and former Posadas, Posadas & Vecino partner), Eduardo Ferrari, with effect from June 2023.

Leading individuals

Sebastián López Sanson – Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS)

Practice head(s):

Sebastián López Sanson

Argentina > Compliance

Firms to watch

Salaberren & Lopez Sanson (SyLS) assists companies with the implementation of compliance procedures to help prevent and detect violations of laws and regulations. Blockchain, gaming, fintech and pharmaceuticals are key areas for the practice, which is co-lead by Juan Manuel Campos Alvarez and semi-senior associate, Julieta López Ayechu.

Name	Position	Profile
Rubén Atim	Partner – Head of Domestic Taxation and Tax Litigation.	View Profile
Juan Manuel Campos Alvarez	Partner – Head of General Corporate and Finance Regulation Juan Manuel is…	View Profile
Sebastian Lopez Sanson	Co-Founding Partner – Head of Technology Ventures and Taxation. Sebastián is a…	View Profile
Rafael Salaberren Dupont	Co-Founding Partner of SyLS and Head of the Corporate and M&A Department…	View Profile