Frequently instructed by high‑profile multinational clients, the group at Marval O’Farrell Mairal handles a broad range of disputes, acquisitions and regulatory matters. Practice head Daniel Di Paola is skilled in regulatory compliance work, licensing issues, and merger control and antitrust matters, often acting for satellite communications and technology clients. Gustavo Giay is sought after for media and entertainment disputes and injunction proceedings, and is also well versed in global licensing and contractual matters. Of counsel Javier Etcheverry Boneo advises domestic and international clients on M&A transactions and regulatory issues, while Diego Fernández has expertise in intellectual property, data privacy and cybersecurity work, and is also experienced in antitrust and administrative law mandates. Manuela Adrogué is noted for her diverse practice spanning AI‑related issues, copyright infringement claims, disputes before the Federal Court of Appeals and broader intellectual property matters. Associate Constanza Norkus supports on regulatory and antitrust matters as well as high‑stakes transactions, while senior associate Josefina Barbero is recognised for her knowledge of AI and data protection issues.
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- Marval's privacy practice combines two things that rarely come together in Latin America: technical depth in data protection and a real understanding of how technology businesses operate. Their lawyers don't just interpret the Argentine data protection framework. They understand the product, the data flow, and the business model behind it, and that makes their advice usable from day one. The practice also benefits from sitting within an integrated IP, technology, and privacy group.
- The TMT practice is focused and detailed in its work and has an excellent understanding of the market. Its quick response is also valuable.
- The TMT has excellent personal and professional qualities and skills. I would like to mention Daniel Di Paola in particular, partner of the TMT practice.
- Excellent knowledge of the subject matter and current practices. Prompt response. Clarity and excellence in the legal support provided, also possessing knowledge of market practices.
- Manuela Adrogué is the partner I work with, who is 100% available in emergencies and always provides quick and high-quality answers.
- The team allocates resources optimally, ensuring efficiency without sacrificing quality.
Key clients
- Huawei
- GlobeNet Cabos Submarinos
- Claro Argentina
- LOCO
- Amazon Web Services
- The Walt Disney Company
- Meta
- Verizon Communications
- Pokemon
- Mercadolibre
Work highlights
Advised Contribution S.R.L. in a high-profile legal dispute concerning the biographical series “Menem”, distributed by Amazon.
Advised Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) on the execution of a strategic agreement with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for the extension of the license of the broadcasting, distribution, commercialisation, and exploitation rights over the matches of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol through TNT Sports.
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Practice head
Daniel Di Paola; Gustavo Giay
Other key lawyers
Javier Etcheverry Boneo; Diego Fernández; Manuela Adrogué; Constanza Norkus; Josefina Barbero