Baker McKenzie's real estate practice advises a multitude of actors, ranging from multinational corporations such as Johnson & Johnson and Colgate-Palmolive to public sector entities, including the Embassy of Slovenia. The team’s expertise spans acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and environmental matters related to the development of commercial, industrial, and rural land. The team is led by Alejandra Bugna, who combines her real estate knowledge with corporate and M&A experience, making her effective in transactions involving franchise agreements, trust structures, and the sale of businesses. Martín Roth assists clients in the tech, media and telecoms sectors, with notable experience in data center developments. Candelaria Munilla and Tomás Trusso are well-versed in the complex due diligence, permitting, zoning, and municipal issues involved in industrial site development. On the contentious side, associate Santiago Maqueda advises on regulatory matters and litigates and arbitrates real estate disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I contacted the firm several times for support on construction contracts, always finding prompt support and guidance on the next steps.'
- ‘I felt that a great deal of concern and attention was paid to the questions I asked. In fact, after a while, they contacted me to find out how the issues they had discussed were progressing.’
- ‘Professional, capable and diligent team.'
- ‘Alejandra Bugna is a specialised professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the field.’
- ‘The level of professionalism, commitment, and technical expertise of the Baker & McKenzie team is visibly superior.'
- ‘What made them stand out in this project was their ability to work in a coordinated manner and the experience each had in their respective areas.'
Key clients
Abbott Laboratories - Laboratorio Internacional Argentino
Abbvie
Embassy of Slovenia
Allegro Microsystems
Marriott International
Caruso & Asociados / Jardines de la Facultad
CyC Arquitectura / CyC Emprendimientos
Familia Andoro
Familia Taccone
Johnson & Johnson
Knock Out International (OR Promotions)
Celanese
Work highlights
Advised Abbott's local subsidiary, Laboratorio Internacional Argentino, on the sale of its industrial site and other real estate properties in the Province of Buenos Aires.
Advised Celanese Corporation on the sale of its industrial site in Berazategui, Province of Buenos Aires. Initially, a real estate deal, it evolved into an asset deal.
Advised Procter & Gamble Argentina on the sale of its industrial and commercial sites in Buenos Aires and San Luis.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alejandra Bugna
Other key lawyers
Martín Roth; Candelaria Munilla; Tomás Trusso; Santiago Maqueda