Allende & Brea has a competition and antitrust practice that is one of the most active in the Argentine market, advising clients on a range of antitrust matters, from merger control filings and compliance, joint ventures, and distribution, to licensing, franchising agreements, and antitrust litigation before the country’s authorities. The team advises international corporations on merger control matters and assists with internal investigations, and designing compliance programmes and distribution systems in accordance with local and federal regulations, and is involved in complex litigation related to vertical restraint and dominance proceedings. Practice head Julián Peña is a veteran in the antitrust and competition field, with a focus on merger control proceedings, anticompetitive practices investigations, and compliance. The team also includes Federico Rossi, who has ‘extensive knowledge’ in antitrust and competition law, specialising in merger control proceedings, cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, and sector and market investigations. Associate Luz Villalobos provides capable support in mergers and conduct investigations, with a specialism in the fintech sector.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Allende & Brea team has an excellent practice in the area of competition and antitrust law. Federico Rossi and Julián Peña are distinguished by their expertise in the field.'
- 'Julián Peña was delightful to work with. He is knowledgeable about merger control and changes in not only his home regime, but globally, which helped us provide holistic advice to our clients. He was pragmatic and responsive to the variety of changes to our transaction throughout its lifetime.'
- 'The Allende & Brea team have incredible depth of experience. They are up to date on current events and changes related to the merger control regime and how these changes may impact clients. They keep clients up to date on changes and assess potential impacts.'
- 'Federico Rossi has extensive knowledge and provides an excellent service.'
- 'Julián Peña is a lawyer with extensive knowledge and experience, as well as being very accessible and responsive.'
- 'Allende & Brea has advised us on antitrust litigation, demonstrating in-depth theoretical knowledge of the relevant legislation and practical knowledge of how the system works. Their advice has been strategic and prompt, resulting in a successful and favourable outcome. Their team is also friendly and very available to clients, both partners and associates. Our experience working with them has been very positive.'
Key clients
- MODO (Play Digital)
- Allkem
- Apex Capital
- Blackrock
- Brookfield Corporation
- CMA-CGM
- DSM-Firmenich
- Enerflex
- Novartis
- Praxair
Work highlights
Advised MODO on an abuse of dominant position claim filed against Mercado Libre and Mercado Pago.
Advised on the antitrust aspects of the merger between Linde and Praxair.
Represented CMA-CGM in relation to the antitrust issues involved in the acquisition of Bolloré Logistics.
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Practice head
Julián Peña
Other key lawyers
Federico Rossi; Luz Villalobos