Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen's international trade and customs team is highly regarded for its strength in contentious matters, frequently representing clients before customs authorities, the Tax Court of Appeals, and federal courts, including the Supreme Court of Justice. The practice advises on GATT dumping and safeguard investigations, exchange controls, public policy regulations, and a wide range of domestic and international trade transactions. Its expertise spans multiple sectors, including oil and gas, energy, agribusiness, industrial, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, automotive, transportation, and media and technology. The group is led by Manuel Benites, who focuses on international trade, customs law and customs litigation, and Andrés Galíndez, a customs law specialist. Counsel Germán Martín Quirán is skilled in anti-dumping investigations, import and export issues and customs criminal matters.
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  • 'Responds quickly and completes everything we need assistance with.'
  • 'Readiness, analysis, and prompt response.'

Key clients

  • LDC Argentina
  • The Dow Chemical Company
  • Raizen Argentina
  • Pirelli
  • Inditex/ Zara Argentina
  • Honda Motor de Argentina
  • Molinos Rio de la Plata
  • Puma Sports Argentina
  • Motorola Mobility of Argentina
  • Lenovo Argentina
  • SpaceX
  • Newsan

Work highlights

Representing LDC Argentina S.A. in challenging customs tax assessments of $80.8m plus interests (over $330m as of December 2024).
Representing Zara Argentina S.A. in challenging customs tax assessments of $35.4m plus interest.
Representing Honda Motor de Argentina S.A. in challenging customs tax assessments of $7m and AR$2.7m, plus interest.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

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

Manuel Benites; Andrés Galíndez

Other key lawyers

Germán Martín Quirán