The tax practice at Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen stands out for its comprehensive domestic and international tax advice, robust tax litigation at the municipal, provincial and federal level, and strategic planning for M&A and corporate reorganisations. Defending clients against tax authorities, the department has extensive experience in a range of industries such as oil and gas, agriculture, and automotive. Four partners head the team: Manuel Benites has extensive experience in providing tax advice on corporate cross-border transactions and M&A; Luis Marcelo Núñez specialises in complex tax litigations before the Argentine supreme court and federal tax court; Andrés Galíndez focuses on customs litigation and tax implications related to imports and exports; and Facundo Fernández Santos handles transfer pricing disputes and transfer of shares. The team is further strengthened by associate María Florencia Gonzalez, frequently assists on customs and tax cases.
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‘PAGBAM Law Firm has a very varied and professional range of Tax Law professionals, which makes it very reliable when it comes to advice in this field.'
‘Excellent professionals with many years of experience in the industry.'
Key clients
- Genneia Group
- Orazul Energy Cerros Colorados
- Ivax Argentina
- Pan American Energy Group
- Banco Santander Argentina
- Shell Argentina
- Falabella
- YPF
- Dragados
- Geopark Argentina Limited
- Compañía General de Combustibles (formerly: “Sinopec Argentina”)
- Cencosud
Work highlights
Sponsored the Companies in a high-level tax dispute against the Municipality of Puerto Madryn, which was demanding payment of the Safety and Hygiene Tax for wind farms, increasing the cost of renewable energy production.
Advised on the tax free merger by absorption of Banco Santander Argentina, as the absorbing company, and Open Bank Argentina as the absorbed company.
Provided legal counsel to YPF in the acquisition of ExxonMobil's and Qatar Energy's rights over the Sierra Chata area, a significant natural gas asset located in the Vaca Muerta formation.
Lawyers
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Luis Marcelo Núñez
Leading associates
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Practice head
Manuel M. Benites; Luis Marcelo Núñez; Andrés M. Galíndez; Facundo Andrés Fernández Santos
Other key lawyers
María Florencia Gonzalez