Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen (PAGBAM) has an established competition and antitrust practice that offers domestic and international clients general advice on competition and antitrust regulations, antitrust filings and proceedings before state regulators, litigation, and investigations related to anti-competitive behaviour. The practice is experienced in the antitrust issues relating to multi-party and multi-contract cross-border transactions and disputes and often works in the telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, technology, automotive, agribusiness, aviation, and consumer goods and services sectors. Practice co-head Luis Barry is an expert in competition and antitrust and consumer law, and has deep knowledge of complex antitrust, product liability, and consumer protection cases. María Carolina Abdelnabe Vila also leads the practice and is well versed in related consumer protection, fair trade and product liability issues. The practice is supported by counsel María Clara Rodríguez Llanos, a specialist in competition and antitrust, fair trade, and product liability law, and associate Sonia Del Regno, who bolsters the team’s fair trade, consumer law and product liability offerings.
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'A solid and experienced team, with a good mix of technical expertise and adaptability to the client's business reality.'
'The team is very knowledgeable, very responsive and gives us, as the client, a feeling of being looked after well and with a great deal of expertise.'
'Luis Barry is a calm person, making the impossible possible and going the extra mile even under very tight deadlines.'
'Excellent service, extensive knowledge, and most of the cases they handled were successful.'
'They offer comprehensive and complete advice.'
'PAGBAM's competition team stands out for its technical excellence, strategic focus, and in-depth knowledge of the national and international antitrust regulatory framework. With a solid track record of defending clients before the competition authorities, advising on economic mergers, and designing compliance policies, the team combines legal rigour with a commercial vision that adds tangible value for businesses.'
Key clients
- Cencosud
- Deutsche Lufthansa
- American Airlines
- Exor
- Ferring International Center
- Puma Sports Argentina
- Evonik Industries
- Linde
- Mercedes-Benz Camiones y Buses Argentina
- Amber Equity Co.
Work highlights
Advised Cencosud S.A. on the antitrust issues relating to the acquisition of Supermercados Mayoristas Makro S.A. and Roberto Basualdo S.A.
Advised Lufthansa on antitrust issues in relation to the acquisition of a 41% stake in Italia Trasporto Aereo SpA.
Advised Ferring International Center S.A. on the antitrust aspects of the acquisition of Biomas S.A., Instituto Massone S.A. and Massone S.A.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
María Clara Rodríguez Llanos
Practice head
Luis Barry; María Carolina Abdelnabe Vila
Other key lawyers
María Clara Rodríguez Llanos; Sonia Del Regno