Nicholson y Cano Abogados frequently assists foreign and local clients with corporate and M&A matters in the banking, insurance, retail, mining, energy, pharmaceutical, and telecoms industries. The practice handles large-scale deals for major multinational clients in Argentina, covering joint ventures, M&A, divestitures, and corporate restructurings. Working in close collaboration with the tax and antitrust practices, the corporate team is capable of providing guidance on the regulatory and administrative elements of transactions and corporate matters. Co-head María Fraguas, a key contact for insurers and reinsurers, focuses on corporate and contractual matters, as well as domestic and cross-border transactions. Fellow co-head Nicolás Perkins has a strong presence in the energy and natural resources sectors. Further support is offered by Mariana Guzian, a name to note for domestic and cross-border deals and agreements in the energy space, and Marcelo Villegas, who handles M&A and corporate governance.
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Testimonials
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'The team is extremely experienced, knowledgeable and efficient. They are very client-oriented and manage collectively to be available whenever we need them in the interests of the transaction (regardless of time zone challenges). Their assistance on our major transaction has been invaluable.'
'Mariana Guzian is excellent - very knowledgeable and sensible, we trust her judgement. She is very effective in negotiations, and her assistance on our transaction has been invaluable. We are very glad she is on our team.'
'Nicholson & Cano has proven itself to be a diligent firm as a counterpart in several M&A transactions. Its lawyers are pro-deal and reasonable when it comes to negotiating.'
'Mariana Guzian is an excellent lawyer and attentive to every detail of transactions.'
'Nicolas Perkins has been a stalwart of the team.'
'Mariana Guzian is always responsive and provides sound guidance on commercial and regulatory matters.'
Key clients
- Adidas
- Aesa
- Arcelor Mittal
- Atos
- Banco Macro
- Cargill
- AB InBev
- Chevron
- Despegar.com
- Eris
- General Motors
- Globalstar
Work highlights
Advised Vista Energy and Pluspetrol on their role as shareholders and initial shippers in the Vaca Muerta Sur pipeline, with an estimated investment of $3bn.
Assisted Golar LNG in its association with Pan American Energy, Pampa and Harbour for the first LNG export project in Argentina, with an estimated investment amount of $7bn.
Advised Matba Rofex S.A. on the process of the merger by absorption of Mercado Abierto Electrónico S.A.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Maria Fraguas; Nicolas Perkins
Other key lawyers
Mariana Guzian; Marcelo Villegas