Marval O’Farrell Mairal is sought out by multinational companies for advice on merger filings and merger notification proceedings and regularly supports clients involved in some of the most complex competition matters in Argentina. The team also works with clients in other jurisdictions, including Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Peru and Uruguay, advising on a variety of competition, economic regulation and internal compliance matters, and frequently receives referrals from US and other international firms. Antitrust investigations are a particularly strong area, with the firm recognised for the high quality of its antitrust investigations unit. The well-resourced practice is headed by Miguel Del Pino, a market authority on competition law with more than two decades of experience handling competition and antitrust matters. Partner Santiago del Rio is also fully dedicated to competition law and has been particularly active in high-value competition cases. At the associate level, the experienced Gabriela Ariel Irizar (litigation, antirust, cartel investigations) and Ignacio Mora (complex competition matters) are the main points of contact.
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‘I consider Miguel Del Pino and Ariel Irizar to be excellent professionals in their area of expertise and I fully trust their advice. The best qualities, in addition to their experience, are dedication and quick responses to any queries.’
‘The team has in-depth technical knowledge and aligns with client goals and challenges. They have the ability to perform strategic analysis and anticipate different scenarios.’
‘The team adopts a unique strategic approach and creativity in problem-solving. There is a willingness to stay up-to-date and adapt to legal and regulatory changes.’
‘The team is very solid and professional. They provide personalized advice and are thorough in their analysis.’
‘Miguel del Pino and Gabriela Ariel Irizar are creative and intelligent.'
‘Marval's antitrust team is exceptional in terms of time, cost efficiency and professionalism. They are up to date and know the industry thoroughly, which allows for excellent advice.’
‘The team that provides us with antitrust support is 100% business-oriented. They have a notable sense of urgency, their responses are always clear and concrete and they always try to understand the business and provide a response as close to commercial needs as possible.'
‘The team stands out for its communication skills and clear analysis of complex concepts.’
Work highlights
- Advising Discovery/WarnerMedia in merger control proceedings.
- Advising on the negotiation of remedies in the Avon Natura merger control proceedings.
- Advising Glencore on two merger transactions under the approval of the Antitrust Commission.
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Ignacio Mora
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Miguel Del Pino