Allende & Brea represents international companies involved in the biggest global deals in merger notification proceedings before the Argentine Antitrust Authority and also provides day-to-day support on antitrust and competition matters. High-stakes cartel cases are a particularly strong area for the practice, which also handles vertical restraint and dominance matters, and advises clients on the design of distribution systems to comply with antitrust laws. The team has an established international reputation, holding senior leadership positions at the Antitrust Committee of the International Bar Association, the Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association and the American Antitrust Institute. Julián Peña is a market reference on competition and antitrust law and leads the team. Federico Rossi, an expert in merger control proceedings, cartel investigations, dominance cases and sectoral enquiries, provides further partner-level support, with associate Luz Villalobos, who handles merger notifications, merger control proceedings and cartel investigations, leading the second line.
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- 'We have been very well advised by Julián Peña, who has demonstrated strong technical knowledge. He is engaging, always available to meet and communicates clearly.'
‘Julián Peña has strong technical knowledge and very good practical judgment.'
‘A practice that is well-versed in Argentinian antitrust law. Responsive and available.’
‘My experience with Allende & Brea's Competition and antitrust team was excellent. What sets them apart is legal knowledge and commercial understanding. They are always willing to collaborate. Highly recommended.’
‘They stand out for their understanding of business. This is essential when providing services as external lawyers.'
Key clients
- Novartis
- Enerflex
- Dsm
- Linde/praxair
- Blackrock
- Mastercard
- Syngenta
- Unipar
- Mercedes Benz Argentina
- Allkem
Work highlights
- Represented both DSM and Firmenich in the merger notification proceedings before the Argentinean Antitrust Authority.
- Represents Enerflex, an energy industry supplier, in the merger control notification of its acquisition of Exterran, a natural gas compression products and services business.
- Advising Linde and Praxair on after the antitrust authority issued an objection report in various markets, requiring divestments.
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Practice head
Julián Peña