Working closely with the firm’s tax, litigation, administrative, and criminal law practices, Marval O’Farrell Mairal is relied upon by international companies and government authorities for its broad expertise across international trade and customs matters, including WTO-related tax issues, customs valuation disputes, and cases involving corruption and smuggling. Its broad service offering also covers anti-dumping investigations, market access guidance, sanctions affecting importers and exporters, foreign exchange controls and litigation. The ‘very clever and pragmatic’ Pablo Gayol, noted for his strong track record in large anti-dumping investigations, leads the practice alongside customs expert Juan Pablo Rothschild. Patricia López Aufranc, an international trade veteran with significant experience in anti-dumping cases, and Horacio García Prieto, a reference for customs claims and customs law in general, are other noteworthy practitioners. Customs law specialist Juan Martín Sanz and María Julia Schmit, who excels in litigation and customs regulations, stand out at the associate level.
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- 'Pablo Gayol is a very clever and pragmatic lawyer.'
- 'Marval is always a safe harbour. They can move a team fast for complex cases.'
- 'Marval is a leading firm in Argentina and always delivers consistent, reliable and efficient advice.'
- 'Pablo Gayol is really an expert, always readily available and able to understand what clients are expecting.'
Key clients
- Topper Argentina
- Formicolor
- Novelis
- Sales de Jujuy
- Roca Sanitarios Brasil
- Prometeon Tyre Group
- TSP Agro
- Air Drilling Associates
- COFCO Argentina
- Whirlpool
Work highlights
Assisting Whirlpool in its participation as import in the anti-dumping investigation on microwaves from China.
Advising Prometeon Tyre Group on a customs investigation of the values declared on import of certain finished goods (tyres) from Brazil.Enjoyin
Advised Air Drilling Associates (ADA) on the structuring and implementation of the agreements for the sale of its operations in Argentina to DLS Archer.
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Practice head
Pablo J. Gayol; Juan Pablo Rothschild
Other key lawyers
Patricia López Aufranc; Horacio García Prieto; Juan Martín Sanz; María Julia Schmit