Marval O’Farrell Mairal advises major developers, conservationists, and hoteliers on all aspects of real estate, including acquisition, financing, leasing, construction, and expansion. The practice is co-chaired by Hernán Slemenson and Diego Chighizola, who regularly advise on land acquisitions for residential, commercial, and retail developments. The team also draws on the experience of Pablo Viñals Blake, who assists with structuring the ownership and financing of domestic and cross-border projects. Ignacio Torino Zavaleta, a senior associate in the banking department, also plays an active role in real estate transactions. He brings particular strength in the agribusiness sector and regularly advises on rural and border zone land acquisitions, as well as associated environmental compliance matters.
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‘The studio undoubtedly remains at the forefront of practices, highly relevant and leading the Argentine market.'
‘The Marval team has always demonstrated great dedication and, above all, a brilliant use of strategic resources to achieve the objectives I've set for them.'
‘The team is highly qualified to handle professional inquiries regarding real estate.'
‘The professionals stand out for their personalised attention to the topics.'
Key clients
- InterContinental Hotel Group
- Edmond Safra
- Guggenheim Nicklaus Partners
- Adecoagro
- Tompkins Conservation and Rewilding Argentina
- The Butler Conservation Fund and The Wyss Foundation
- Lojas Renner
- Pernod Ricard (Argentina)
- Citromax (Argentina)
- Kimberly Clark (Argentina)
- QuintoAndar
Work highlights
Advising real estate tycoon Edmond M. Safra on the development and construction of AAA office buildings in downtown Buenos Aires and the financial structuring of the project.
Advising Tompkins Conservation and Rewilding Argentina for almost 30 years with their conservation projects in Argentina, involving the largest amount of privately owned hectares of land in history to be donated for the sole purpose of creating national and provincial parks for the protection of the environment and endangered species.
Advising The Butler Conservation Fund and The Wyss Foundation over the last 10 years on matters related to conservation projects in Argentina, including land acquisition and setting up protected areas under different regimes with mandatory conservation obligations.
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.
Ignacio Torino Zavaleta
Practice head
Hernán Slemenson; Diego Chighizola
Other key lawyers
Pablo Viñals Blake; Ignacio Torino Zavaleta