Beccar Varela is known for providing comprehensive support on anti-bribery and corruption issues, anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism financing and the implementation of related compliance programmes and risk assessment policies and procedures. Compliance audits, whistleblowing cases and internal investigations are key areas of activity for the team, which is able to draw on the expertise of its white-collar crime department to advise on bribery, corruption and fraud matters, and when necessary represent clients in judicial proceedings. The team is also proficient in ESG, supply chain compliance, and asset tracing and recovery matters. The team is jointly led by Maximiliano D’Auro, an authority on compliance, internal investigations and corruption matters; and Manuel Beccar Varela, a criminal law and white-collar crime specialist. Further partner-level expertise is provided by Francisco Zavalía, whose practice spans white-collar crime, cybercrime and regulatory compliance; and Gustavo Papeschi, who specialises in compliance and anti-corruption issues. Senior associate Dorothea Garff, who advises on compliance programme implementation and diversity and inclusion matters, leads a strong roster of associate talent that also includes fellow senior Francisco Grosso, who specialises in ethics, compliance, and anti-money laundering law; and compliance and anti-corruption lawyer Rodrigo Allende.
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‘In the area of criminal law, they have exceptional knowledge and understanding of the issues.’
‘Outstanding professionals who produce exceptional performance. A strong partner with the practical skills to solve problems.'
‘Manuel Beccar Varela is incredibly helpful and effective. He is always reachable and able to provide practical and meaningful advice on highly sensitive matters.’
‘The team is very professional and always willing to listen to client's concerns and offer different solutions to the problems raised, without losing sight of the company's interests.'
Key clients
- Telefónica de Argentina
- dLocal Limited
- Biomarin Brasil Farmaceutica
- Pomelo Fintech Services
- Bet 365
- Samsung Electronics
- Enjoy
- Dridco
Work highlights
- Assisted Telefónica de Argentina with a company-wide anti-bribery and corruption risk assessment and continues to support the team on third-party vendor due diligence checks.
- Advised the Argentine subsidiary of Uruguayan fintech company DLO on Argentine Central Bank AML compliance procedures.
- Assisted BioMarin’s Argentine subsidiary with reviewing certain aspects of its control environment, interactions with the public sector, and compensation incentive schemes in connection with its operation to mitigate potential compliance risks.
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Francisco Grosso
Practice head
Maximiliano D’Auro; Manuel Beccar Varela