A variety of clients, including manufacturers, importers and exporters, customs agents, carriers, logistics companies, state agencies, and private entities, regularly seek Abeledo Gottheil Abogados' assistance with customs and international trade issues. The team has substantial experience in litigation, regularly representing clients before customs authorities, administrative bodies and the higher courts, and also advises on tariff classifications, special regimes, and import and export transactions, among other matters. Julio Alfredo Vieito, whose areas of expertise include foreign trade, investment projects, and banking and exchange law, is the main partner-level contact. The team also includes senior lawyers María Alejandra Fiandesis and Ana Verónica Pampin, who are skilled in administrative proceedings before customs authorities and the national tax courts; and junior lawyers Sofía Garei and Camila Brugnoni, who joined the firm in October and November 2024, respectively.
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'The practice is distinguished by its deep knowledge and experience in the automotive sector, including import management and steel-specific regulations.'
'It offers comprehensive legal solutions spanning the supply chain through production and distribution, ensuring regulatory compliance at every stage.'
'They are strongly focused on our needs, offering personalised advice and solutions tailored to each situation.'
Key clients
- Toyota Argentina
- Yamaha Motor Argentina
- Abb
- Hitachi Energy Argentina
- ZF Argentina
- Goodyear Neumaticos
- Klabin Argentina
- Gonvarri Argentina
- Sika Argentina
- Baker & Hughes
- Procesadora De Boratos Argentinos
- Grupo Faurecia
Work highlights
Provided Finning Argentina S.A. with compliance advice, focused on identifying, mitigating, and preventing regulatory and legal risks associated with the Mining Investment Regime Law 24.196.
Advised Hitachi Energy Argentina S.A.U. on obtaining benefits derived from Moratorium and Payment Facilities Law 27.743, resulting in savings for the company of AR$27m.
Advised Faurecia Argentina S.A. y Faurecia Sistemas de Escapes Argentina S.A. before the customs authorities and the National Tax Court related to challenging proceedings, brought by the company against the import duty and taxes claims made by the Customhouse due to the alleged failure to apply for the Mercosur Certificates of Origin.
Practice head
María Alejandra Fiandesio; Ana Verónica Pampin; Sofía Gareis; Camila Brugnoni
Other key lawyers
Julio Alfredo Vieito