
Baker McKenzie‘s international trade and customs team is recognised for its expertise in preferential trade arrangements, including Mercosur and Latin American Integration Association rules, as well as duty relief programmes, customs compliance, trade remedies, export controls and sanctions. The practice also regularly represents clients before customs authorities, tax regulators and courts. Leveraging the firm’s global network, the team handles import, export, and customs regulatory matters throughout Latin America. Practice head Esteban Rópolo, who has over two decades of experience in this field, routinely advises clients on customs regulations and litigation. Associate Victoria Acevedo Freixas is another name to note for import and export matters, restrictions, licences and certifications, customs valuation, and dumping.
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Key clients
- Honeywell Argentina
- Colgate Palmolive Argentina
- Procter & Gamble Argentina
- Patterson UTI
- Industrias Lear de Argentina
- Superior Energy
- Yamaha Motor Argentina
- Rincon Mining
- HP Argentina
- Groupe Seb Argentina
Work highlights
Advised Honeywell Argentina S.A. on a customs value investigation regarding the inclusion of imported software value in the customs value of imported goods, following a change in customs interpretation.
Advised Honeywell Argentina S.A. on several cases involving claims for alleged breaches of obligations under the temporary import regime of tools and capital goods.
Advised Vale Logística de Argentina S.A. on defending against a multi-million dollar customs claim regarding the staggered importation regime for an industrial plant.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

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
Esteban Rópolo
Other key lawyers
Victoria Acevedo Freixas

