
Beccar Varela has a deeply experienced competition and antitrust team that works effectively with the firm’s other practices and advises some of the largest national and international corporations. The team is experienced in the banking and finance, fintech and technology, consumer products, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, mining, automotive, and agribusiness sectors, advising on matters ranging from cartel and other antitrust investigations and litigation to assisting clients with navigating the antitrust aspects of Argentina’s M&A landscape and with related criminal procedures and constitutional issues. Practice co-head Agustín Waisman is a leading figure in assisting domestic and foreign companies with regard to competition and antitrust law, including complex acquisitions and investigations, as well as consumer protection issues. Fellow co-head Augusto Vechio is a specialist in international trade, WTO rules, free trade agreements, export control, and unfair competitive practices. The team is supported by a group of able senior associates, including Mercedes Pando, a specialist in competition and antitrust, M&A, and agribusiness matters; Camila Corvalán, an expert in public affairs, competition and antitrust, unfair competition, consumer protection, and international business issues; and Tomás López Bisso, who is experienced in competition, consumer protection, and fair trade matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'A very good team. They are quick to respond and practical, and have excellent knowledge of the Argentine competition protection agencies.'
- 'The partner in charge has a high level of involvement in cases. Agustín Waisman is a solid lawyer committed to his clients' needs.'
- 'Beccar Varela's competition team is unmatched by other firms in Argentina. We've worked with several, and there was always something that didn't work out, from meeting deadlines to unanticipated additional costs. That didn't happen with Beccar; there was always transparency in the work, delivery times, and costs.'
- 'The best quality is their teamwork. The entire team is knowledgeable about the issues and can answer any questions. Agustin Waisman is available around the clock, even with the time difference with us.'
- 'The entire group was attentive and up-to-date on the issues. I particularly want to mention Mercedes Pando and Tomás López Bisso.'
Key clients
- Meta / WhatsApp
- Glatfelter
- British American Tobacco
- Unilever
- Newsan
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Arcor
- Samsung
- Kimberly Clarke
- FEMSA
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Agustín Waisman; Augusto Vechio
Other key lawyers
Mercedes Pando; Camila Corvalán; Tomás López Bisso


