Marval O’Farrell Mairal guides companies through Argentina’s increasingly demanding environmental regulatory landscape. The team advises on permits, environmental impact assessments, inspections, sanctions, and day-to-day compliance at federal, provincial, and municipal levels. It also supports transactional activity handling environmental due diligence and the identification of environmental liabilities and regulatory requirements with the potential to impact asset sales, acquisitions and project development. Practice head Francisco Macias is at the forefront of complex administrative proceedings and negotiations with environmental authorities, and has a particular focus on major infrastructure, energy, mining, and industrial matters. Senior expert associate Gabriel A. Fortuna brings deep expertise across environmental impact assessments, inspections and audits, remediation planning, and the design and implementation of compliance programs.
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- Gabriel Fortuna is a team member who always adds value to our case.
- They are very professional lawyers who are always available to answer the company's questions.
- The environmental area is critical because it requires not only knowledge of the regulations but, fundamentally, practical experience in the field. The firm possesses both, making it a key partner in this area.
- Gabriel Fortuna is the lawyer in charge of day-to-day operations, and he's a very approachable, frank, and friendly lawyer who fosters a collegial atmosphere in discussions. He never gives the impression of being from a law firm; it feels like you're talking to someone within the company, thanks to his deep understanding of the issues he handles.
- Marval's environmental team is, in my knowledge of the field, one of the best in the country.
- Marval stands out for the quality of its advice. Compared to other firms in the country, and even in the region, Marval's level of detail and analysis is superior.
Key clients
YPF
Total Energies
Volkswagen Argentina
Mercado Libre
Petronas
Glencore
Cargill
Raízen Argentina
Compañía Mega
Adecoagro
Danone Argentina
Copetro (Oxbow)
Work highlights
Advising Volkswagen Argentina in connection with regulatory and environmental matters related to vehicle gaseous emissions - one of the most high-profile environmental controversies of recent years.
Advising YPF on the environmental aspects of the divestment of more than 50 mature conventional oil fields across several provinces.
Advised Petronas Carigali Canada and Petronas Carigali International E&P on the environmental aspects concerning the sale of Petronas E&P Argentina to Vista Energy and Vista Argentina.
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Practice head
Francisco Macías
Other key lawyers
Gabriel A. Fortuna