Leveraging its wider international network of offices, Baker McKenzie has a strong foothold in the Argentine market for corporate and M&A mandates. The team works across public and private M&A, divestitures, reorganisations and corporate advisory for some of the largest domestic and international companies operating in Argentina. Roberto Grané, who specialises in corporate projects and transactions in the TMT, consumer goods, and oil-and-gas sectors, and Francisco Fernández Rostello, who focuses on banking and finance, M&A, and antitrust mandates, co-lead the team. The firm's Latin America regional chair, Gustavo Boruchowicz had deep experience in mergers, spin-offs, reorganisations and the structuring of complex transactions. Ezequiel Artola is a key contact for energy, mining and infrastructure transactions and regulatory support. Other stand-out practitioners include Martín Roth, who has particular expertise in real estate and TMT- related M&A; Geraldine Mirelman, a key adviser to local and foreign companies for joint ventures, strategic alliances and daily corporate advisory services; and María Vanina Caniza whose practice centres on commercial, contractual, regulatory and compliance mandates. Candelaria Munilla leads the associate line and has considerable experience advising domestic and international consumer goods companies on M&A matters.
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Testimonials
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- Knowledge, experience, commitment
- Experience, sound judgment, commitment, hard work, responsibility: Roberto Grane and Candelaria Munilla.
- Francisco Fernandez Rostello is an excellent professional, extremely well-prepared; his ideas and explanations are always clear. He is a leader and a dealmaker.
- A highly sophisticated, focused professional team with extensive knowledge in the field and dedicated to providing quality service.
- Roberto Grané, senior partner, is a true representative of Baker McKenzie. His technical and commercial expertise, combined with excellent interpersonal skills with both the client (us) and the counterparty, greatly improves the transaction process, along with his outstanding execution and closing capabilities.
- What sets this team apart is its ability to combine technical expertise with strategic and commercial vision. They have a team that responds quickly and effectively, maintains clear and direct communication at every stage of the process, and fosters close client relationships. Compared to other top-tier firms, they stand out for their truly collaborative approach, both internally and with clients, and for the strength of their senior partners, who maintain an active presence. As for new developments, they have added highly skilled young talent.
Key clients
- 9Z Team
- Accenture
- Accor Group
- Advent International Corporation
- Alba Capital Partners
- Amcor
- Antalis Finance
- Archer Daniel Midland Co.
- Atos
- Aurelius
- Baxter
- Biotoscana Farma
Work highlights
Advised Advent International Corporation on the potential sale of Prisma Medios de Pago, Payway and Newpay to different potential buyers.
Advised Rio Tinto on its acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, conducting Argentine due diligence on mining rights, permitting, environmental compliance and operational risks.
Advised Weatherford on the divestment of its Argentine fracking services business, structuring an asset-and‑equity transfer, managing regulatory, permitting and hydrocarbons requirements, and executing a carve‑out and pre‑closing reorganisation.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Candelaria Munilla
Practice head
Roberto Grané; Francisco Fernández Rostello
Other key lawyers
Rocio Rojas Iglesias; Paola Caballero; Victoria Holze