O’Farrell's public law team advises clients in heavily regulated markets on administrative claims at both the federal and local levels. The team’s core strengths include public procurement matters across the transport, public services and telecoms sectors, as well as work involving the construction industry, urban planning, environmental issues and administrative claims related to public services. With deep experience in litigation regarding the heavily regulated markets and public services, veteran public law specialist Jorge Muratorio leads the practice. Fellow partner Ana Belén Micciarelli handles public service-related matters and public contracts, along with litigation against the State in federal and local jurisdictions. Seniors María Fortuna and Rebeca Fernández are key associates on the team, focusing on public law and economic regulation.
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- Excellent lawyers, with a high capacity for response and deep knowledge of the law.
- Excellent service and attention.
- The added value of its members is reliability. Entrusting a matter to Jorge Muratorio and his team guarantees professionalism. Muratorio is an excellent professional who harmoniously combines a studious and academic background with a commitment to excellent customer service.
- It's a very dedicated and professional team. Its members have a deep understanding of Argentine public law. There's a good balance between technical expertise and client service.
- The team is multidisciplinary, comprised of specialists that allow them to address different contexts. In addition, they form teams to handle specific issues.
Key clients
- Fundación Torcuato Di Tella
- Newsan
- Mercado Libre
- InstitutoArgentino de Capacitación Profesional y Tecnológica para el Comercio
- Pampa Energía
- AMX Argentina
- Naturgy Argentina
- Transener
- Naturgy NOA
- Unipar Indupa
- EJESA
- Farmcity
- Energía San Juan
- Ford Argentina
- ENERSA
- EDET
- Strattner
- Booking.com
- Importadora y exportadora de la Patagonia
Work highlights
Represented Unipar Indupa (UNIPAR) in an administrative law dispute before the Supreme Court of Buenos Aires Province concerning the legal effects of a tariff-related agreement with ABSA and the applicable regulatory framework.
Advised Naturgy NOA by preparing a legal report on administrative and public law issues arising from sanctioning proceedings before a provincial regulator.
Advised Mercado Libre on the regulatory framework for storing food, personal hygiene, and household cleaning products at its distribution centre, including a review of ANMAT rules and the Argentine Food Code and potential penalties for non-compliance.
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Practice head
Jorge Muratorio