Marval O’Farrell Mairal‘s full-service compliance practice provides advice on anti-corruption issues, internal investigations and related litigation, as well as compliance programmes, and employee compliance training. The firm is known for its multidisciplinary approach and ability to build and coordinate cross-border compliance support teams that include expertise from other professional services disciplines, including public relations, IT and forensic accountancy. The practice is in a phase of transition following the 2023 departures of specialist compliance associate Gonzalo Márquez Alonso and experienced practice head Gustavo Morales Oliver , who has taken up a role with FTI Consulting in Canada. Administrative law partner María Lorena Schiariti, who has worked on various high-level compliance matters over the years, has stepped up to lead the practice alongside well-known criminal litigator Andrew O’Farrell. At the associate level, Maria Agustina Testa offers support in compliance, anti-corruption and investigation matters.
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'A robust team with a broad perspective that understands business priorities without losing sight of ethical and regulatory principles. They always ask the right questions at the right time. Their recommendations are always useful and solve or mitigate the problem.’
‘María Lorena Schiaritti is an excellent professional who is highly knowledgeable of administrative law and has solid experience in the development and execution of compliance programmes.'
‘They stand out for having a team of professionals who understand compliance and give the best advice. Great communication skills. They explain things clearly and simply.’
‘Andrew O'Farrell is my go-to white-collar crime lawyer in Argentina.'
Key clients
- Skanska
- Amazon Web Services
- BNP Paribas
- Globant
- Microstrategy
- Compañía Mega
- White & Case
- Petrobrás
- Comply
Work highlights
Provides comprehensive advice to Skanska on legal proceedings related to allegations of corruption in the construction of gas pipelines, within the context of one of the most important corruption cases in Argentina.
Assists Amazon Web Services with legal advice regarding Argentina’s anti-corruption regulations and public procurement.
Advising Newmont on its interaction with public officials and, particularly, on its participation in a public trust for the performance of public works.
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Practice head
María Lorena Schiariti; Andrew O'Farrell