Beccar Varela is a heavyweight presence in Argentina’s disputes market, with a practice that spans construction and infrastructure disputes, ICC arbitration, mediation and white-collar litigation. The department is co-led by Federico Sosa, who regularly represents banks in sophisticated corporate and contractual disputes; and Martín Gastaldi, who brings particular finance-side contentious expertise as a result of his experience as co-head of the firm’s bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring practice. The leadership team is completed by Fernando Kreser, who brings experience across construction, partnership and contractual disputes; and Gonzalo García Delatour, who leads the arbitration practice and is a go-to figure for high-value commercial litigation and international arbitration. The senior bench also includes Eduardo Güemes, who is well regarded for civil and commercial litigation and class actions; and senior associate Pilar Lodewyckx Hardy, who provides additional support on civil and insolvency-related proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- Gonzalo Delatour is a wise counselor who carries a lot of credibility with his opponents. Fernando Kreser is a rising star -- he is a thoughtful and thorough strategist and a brilliant writer. Ezequiel Pien may be the best associate I've worked with at any law firm in the world -- he is adept at understanding complex technology, engaging with company witnesses and testifying experts, and managing large-scale discovery. This team is quite exceptional and I consider myself fortunate to be working with them.
- BV is among the most talented and highest-value law firms I've worked with anywhere in the world. They are extremely bright and have a strong will to win, while being highly ethical and cost-conscious. They dig deeply into highly technical areas and work alongside our experts to explain challenging concepts and turn them to our advantage in litigation. Their dedication and client service are unmatched.
- Federico Sosa. A lawyer with many years of experience in complex litigation, both during and before a conflict arises. He excels at evaluating alternatives and designing pre-litigation strategies. He has an excellent understanding not only of the business but also of the company's internal dynamics, with a remarkable ability to translate the requirements and steps needed to best position an organization for complex litigation or negotiation into practical terms.
- An extremely practical approach to complex issues.
- The team draws on other areas and disciplines to understand the problems in depth and does not hesitate to ask questions until the problematic points are understood.
- They have a very integrated and collaborative team.
Key clients
- Citibank
- Cooper Tire & Rubber
- Goodyear Argentina
- Pernod Ricard
- Samsonite Argentina
- Sipar Aceros
- CCC Machinery GMWeBH
- Farmacología en Acuacultura Veterinaria (“FAV”) - Abbott
- We are Sports
- Raízen Argentina (Shell)
Work highlights
Representing Citibank in several complex litigation proceedings against Necxus Negocios Informáticos.
Advising and representing Cooper Tire & Rubber Company in a complex dispute.
Representing ENAP Sipetrol Argentina in a complex dispute against DAP Helicópteros Argentina.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Gonzalo García Delatour; Martín Gastaldi; Federico Sosa; Fernando Kreser
Other key lawyers
Eduardo Güemes; Pilar Lodewyckx Hardy