Beccar Varela
Latin America Guide 2024
About
Managing Partner: Maximiliano D’Auro
Managing Partner Emeritus: Horacio E Beccar Varela
Contacts: Tomás Allende, Maximiliano D’Auro, María Shakespear, Gonzalo García Delatour, Miguel Remmer and Manuel Beccar Varela.
Number of partners worldwide: 45
Number of other lawyers worldwide: 120
Languages: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
Firm Overview:
Founded in 1897, Beccar Varela is a leading full-service law firm in Argentina. It advises local and international clients in all areas of corporate law across all industries and seamlessly manages complex cross-border initiatives. It is an active member of the World Services Group, Interlex, Club de Abogados, ALAE, and INBLF networks. Beccar Varela is the country’s first full-service law firm to have joined the United Nations Global Compact and to issue a corporate sustainability report. The firm has a dynamic decades-long pro bono program.
Practice Areas:
Corporate/M&A:
Advisory services range from small private acquisitions to listed companies, advising sellers and purchasers from banks, insurance companies and pension administrators, as well as industrial, commercial and service enterprises. The firm advises on corporate strategic decisions as well as on day-to-day business activities, including the negotiation of all kinds of agreements.
Banking & Financial Institutions and Capital Markets:
The firm covers all areas of banking and finance, including exchange regulations, local and foreign currency-secured and syndicated loan transactions, guarantees, structured finance, leasing and project finance. Capital market transactions include debt and equity issuances, corporate and SGS bonds, trust certificates, public offerings (IPOs), ADR issuances and debt securities.
Bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring: Advice on prejudicial proceedings, credit recovery, insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, and debt restructuring.
Competition & Antitrust: Advice on enforcement, merger control, counselling and compliance, leniency and anti-dumping.
Compliance & Investigations: Guidance on business integrity and ethics; anti-money laundering and terrorism financing; risk analysis, anti-corruption/fraud codes of conduct; internal investigations and asset tracing and recovery.
Consumer Law and Product Liability: The portfolio includes thousands of proceedings throughout the country, both class actions and individual damage claims.
Data Privacy & Data Protection: Guidance on the full spectrum of related matters including data breaches and cybersecurity.
Environmental law and climate change: Unique climate change risk and compliance guidance, along with regulatory and permitting issues and audits.
ESG: Comprehensive legal service for clients focused on each pillar of ESG.
Fintech: Guidance to clients ranging from unicorns to start-ups, as well as banks and financial institutions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences: All legal matters concerning the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.
Insurance & Reinsurance: Advice on the formation and sale of insurance companies, regulatory matters, and litigation.
Intellectual Property: Advice on protection, prosecution and licensing of patents, trademarks, software, copyrights and domain names, as well as cross-border licensing and litigation strategies.
International Trade & Customs: Transaction and policy expertise covers trade agreements, WTO regulations, dumping investigations, safeguards, subsidies, and technical obstacles to trade, as well as day-to-day customs issues and special proceedings such as customs indictments.
Labour & Employment: The firm handles all matters relating to employment and social security laws, including collective bargaining agreements and international migration.
Litigation & Arbitration: The specialist practice appears before both federal and provincial courts and international arbitration panels.
Power & Natural Resources: Mining, oil & gas, and energy expertise, including project financing.
Private Equity & Venture Capital: The team serves all types of investment funds across all transaction stages.
Private Wealth & Private Clients: Tailor-made advice to high-net-worth individuals.
Public affairs: Audits and guidance based on regulatory frameworks.
Public Law: Advice on projects involving public sector participation, such as public bids, contracts, PPP, infrastructure concessions, and public law litigation.
Real Estate & Hospitality: Guidance to investors seeking to acquire, develop, or finance real estate and hotel projects.
Tax: Legal advice on complex tax matters at national, provincial, and municipal levels.
Telecoms, Media, Technology: The firm serves a powerhouse client roster in all three pillars of TMT.
White Collar & Corporate Crime: Beccar Varela pioneered the incorporation of this practice area in local full-service law firms.
International Work:
The firm regularly supports international investors involved in major banking, industrial, commercial, mining, and energy transactions, and manages Latin America-wide strategies through superb relations with law firms throughout the region. It also has an office in the free trade zone in Montevideo, Uruguay, offering clients strategic legal guidance for their regional operations. Beccar Varela has proudly served clients such as Citi for over 100 years.
Offices:
Head Office: Tucumán 1, 3rd fl., Buenos Aires, Argentina (C1049AAA)
Northern Branch: Luis García 695, 9th fl., Tigre, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina (B1648AEC)
Tel: +5411 4379 6800
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- Web: www.beccarvarela.com
- Tel: +54 11 4379 6800
- Fax: +54 11 4379-6860
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45 items provided by Beccar Varela
Beccar Varela advises Banco Galicia & Grupo Financiero Galicia on the acquisition of HSBC Argentina
Beccar Varela advised Banco Galicia and Grupo Financiero Galicia on the acquisition of HSBC Argentina's business for a value of US$ 550 million (subject to adjustments). The agreement was signed on April 9th. The closing of the transaction is conditioned upon approval from the Central Bank.
Beccar Varela and FERRERE advise McDonald’s on multi-unit franchise agreement in Paraguay
Beccar Varela and FERRERE (Paraguay) jointly advised McDonald’s Latin America LLC on the negotiation and execution in March of a multi-unit franchise agreement (“MUFA”) with Paraguayan Developmental Licensee for the operation of 25 existing McDonald’s restaurants in Paraguay.
Beccar Varela appoints new Managing Partner
As of April, Maximiliano N. D'Auro takes over as Managing Partner of Beccar Varela, a leading full-service corporate law firm in Argentina.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja and Beccar Varela advise on Vista Energy Argentina’s notes issuance
Beccar Varela advised the placement agents on Vista Energy Argentina's Class XXIII notes issuance
Beccar Varela and DLA Piper Argentina advise on the acquisition of Folcode by Bridgenext
Global IT consulting firm Bridgenext acquired 100% of the shares of Folcode SRL, an Argentine company specialized in the development of digital products with more than 15 years of experience in the software industry. Beccar Varela advised the buyer in Argentina.
Beccar Varela appoints a new partner specializing in labor law
On November 9th, Beccar Varela promoted Dr. María Eduarda Noceti to the partner category, both in recognition of her talent and the great contribution she has made to the firm throughout her career. With this appointment, Beccar Varela strengthens its Labor & Social Security Law department.
María Fernanda Mierez awarded IBA’s “Pro Bono Lawyer 2023” prize
On November 2nd, 2023, the Pro Bono Committee of the International Bar Association (“IBA”) recognized María Fernanda Mierez, partner at Beccar Varela, with the IBA Pro Bono Lawyer 2023 award.
Beccar Varela advises Grupo Don Mario on the acquisition of Biotrigo.
Don Mario Group (GDM) acquired the Argentine subsidiary of Brazilian company Biotrigo Genética, a leader in wheat cultivation in Latin America.
Banco Macro S.A. entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Banco Itaú Argentina
Banco Macro S.A. entered into a stock purchase agreement with Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. to acquire from Itaú the shares representing 100% of the capital stock and votes of Banco Itaú Argentina S.A., Itaú Asset Management S.A. and Itaú Valores S.A.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja y Beccar Varela advise on Vista Energy Argentina Class XXI Notes Issuance
On August 11th, Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. successfully issued Class XXI Notes – simple, non-convertible into shares, denominated in U.S. Dollars- for a total nominal amount of $70,000,000.
Grupo Sura sells its insurance business in Argentina to Grupo Galicia
On August 11th, 2023, Grupo Sura, of Colombian origin, transferred its insurance business in Argentina —Seguros Sura S.A.— to Sudamericana Holding, Galicia Seguros’ controller company. The deal value is US$19 million and includes almost 800,000 customers, 13 branches, and 500 employees.
Beccar Varela hosts a Meeting for lawyers specialized in Public Affairs & Government Relations
Beccar Varela’s Public Affairs Department is organizing a meeting to bring together professionals from various countries to address the challenges that companies currently face in public affairs and government relations. It will take place at Beccar Varela’s head office on June 1st-2nd, 2023.
Beccar Varela reshapes its ESG legal practice in Argentina
Beccar Varela announced its revamped market-leading ESG department, to continue to provide their clients with interdisciplinary legal advice on environmental, social, and corporate governance strategies. Partners María Fernanda Mierez and Manuel Frávega will lead the team.
Beccar Varela and Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen advise on Tarjeta Naranja’s new Notes Iss
On April 27th, 2023, Tarjeta Naranja S.A.U. (advised by Beccar Varela) issued Class LVIII Notes, simple, non-convertible into shares, unguaranteed, for a total nominal amount of AR$12.214.677.693 (“Class LVIII Notes”).
Laboratorios Poen acquires Dromex Biotech’s new plant
Laboratorios Poen S.A.U. (advised by Beccar Varela) and Grupo Dromex signed an agreement through which Poen acquired Dromex Biotech S.A. This acquisition will allow Poen to expand its installed capability by incorporating the new plant located in the Ezeiza industrial park.
Beccar Varela advises on Conci’s first notes issuance
On December 6th, Conci S.A. carried out its first Notes Issuance (Serie I Notes) under the PYME CNV Garantizadas regime (SME Guaranteed Regime), for a total nominal amount of US$898,499.
TCA and Beccar Varela advise on Refi Pampa’s Class III Series B bond issuance
Refi Pampa S.A., a leading Argentine company dedicated to the production of quality fuel, successfully completed the placement and issuance in the local market of Class III Series B Notes.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja and Beccar Varela advise on VISTA’s notes issuances
On December 6th, Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. (“Vista”) issued the following simple, non-convertible into shares Notes: Series XV Notes, Series XVI Notes, and Series XVII Notes.
Beccar Varela advises on NGO Sumatoria’s social bond issuance
On December 7th, Asociación Civil Sumatoria para una Nueva Economía (“Sumatoria”) carried out the issuance of its third class of notes, the proceeds of which will be destined for the financing of microcredits.
Beccar Varela and PAGBAM advise on the issuance of Tarjeta Naranja’s Class LVI notes
On November 4th, Tarjeta Naranja S.A.U. issued Class LVI Notes for a total nominal amount of AR$8,437,300,488. Beccar Varela and PAGBAM advised on the issuance.
Beccar Varela launches Public Affairs Department
Beccar Varela formally inaugurated its Public Affairs Department, becoming the first full-service law firm in Argentina to make official this practice area. Camila Corvalán, a specialist in government relations, competition, and international trade, will lead the new department.
KKR makes strategic investment in Advanta for US$300 million
The global leading investment firm KKR and UPL Limited, a global provider of agricultural solutions, announced the signing of decisive agreements through which KKR will invest US$300 million in Advanta Enterprises Limited, acquiring a 13.33% stake in it.
Beccar Varela advises on Banco Galicia’s Class XII Notes issuance.
On September 12th, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. issued Class XII Notes, payable in Argentine Pesos, for a total nominal amount of AR$5,829,400,000. The issuance was carried out under CNV’s special Regular Issuer Regime. All parties involved turned to Beccar Varela's team.
Beccar Varela advises on Roch’s debt restructuring
Beccar Varela advised Puente Hnos. S.A. and most of the local and international holders on the judicial debt restructuring of Roch S.A., worth approximately US$27 million.
Beccar Varela celebrates its 125th anniversary
Buenos Aires, 8 July 2022. Beccar Varela, an Argentine leading full-service law firm, turns 125 today. “Experience and innovation” is the firm’s motto. Since 1897, it advises the most important national and international companies on setting up and developing their business in Argentina.
Bruchou and Beccar Varela advise on Vista Energy Argentina’s Series XIII Notes issuance
On June 16th, Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. issued Series XIII Notes – simple, non-convertible into shares, denominated and payable in U.S. Dollars-, for a total nominal amount of US$43,500,000.
Passing of Dr. Emilio N. Vogelius (01.12.1951 – 06.22.2022)
It is with great sadness that Beccar Varela announces the passing of advisory partner Dr. Emilio Nicolás Vogelius, which occurred on June 22nd, 2022, in the city of Buenos Aires.
Sura sells its surety insurance business unit to Argentine investors
Seguros Sura S.A., a company belonging to Suramericana S.A., sold its surety insurance business unit ACG (Aseguradora de Créditos y Garantías) to Argentine investors Marcelo Figueiras, José Urtubey, and Alberto Serventich, all of them with an extensive and recognized experience in the private sector
Beccar Varela advises on the first sustainable bond issuance with a gender perspective
On May 24th, 2022, Asociación Civil Sumatoria para una Nueva Economía (Sumatoria) carried out the first sustainable bond issuance with a gender perspective in the Argentine capital market. Beccar Varela advised all parties involved in the issuance.
Beccar Varela names new partners in corporate, financial, and life sciences law.
On April 7th, 2022, Beccar Varela promoted Ana Andrés, Felipe Videla, and Lucía Degano to partners in recognition of their talent and the great contribution they have made to the firm in the areas of M&A, corporate law, financial law, project finance, and healthcare & life sciences.
Beccar Varela advises Banco Galicia & Grupo Financiero Galicia on the acquisition of HSBC Argentina
Beccar Varela advised Banco Galicia and Grupo Financiero Galicia on the acquisition of HSBC Argentina's business for a value of US$ 550 million (subject to adjustments). The agreement was signed on April 9th. The closing of the transaction is conditioned upon approval from the Central Bank.
Beccar Varela and FERRERE advise McDonald’s on multi-unit franchise agreement in Paraguay
Beccar Varela and FERRERE (Paraguay) jointly advised McDonald’s Latin America LLC on the negotiation and execution in March of a multi-unit franchise agreement (“MUFA”) with Paraguayan Developmental Licensee for the operation of 25 existing McDonald’s restaurants in Paraguay.
Beccar Varela appoints new Managing Partner
As of April, Maximiliano N. D'Auro takes over as Managing Partner of Beccar Varela, a leading full-service corporate law firm in Argentina.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja and Beccar Varela advise on Vista Energy Argentina’s notes issuance
Beccar Varela advised the placement agents on Vista Energy Argentina's Class XXIII notes issuance
Beccar Varela and DLA Piper Argentina advise on the acquisition of Folcode by Bridgenext
Global IT consulting firm Bridgenext acquired 100% of the shares of Folcode SRL, an Argentine company specialized in the development of digital products with more than 15 years of experience in the software industry. Beccar Varela advised the buyer in Argentina.
Beccar Varela appoints a new partner specializing in labor law
On November 9th, Beccar Varela promoted Dr. María Eduarda Noceti to the partner category, both in recognition of her talent and the great contribution she has made to the firm throughout her career. With this appointment, Beccar Varela strengthens its Labor & Social Security Law department.
María Fernanda Mierez awarded IBA’s “Pro Bono Lawyer 2023” prize
On November 2nd, 2023, the Pro Bono Committee of the International Bar Association (“IBA”) recognized María Fernanda Mierez, partner at Beccar Varela, with the IBA Pro Bono Lawyer 2023 award.
Beccar Varela advises Grupo Don Mario on the acquisition of Biotrigo.
Don Mario Group (GDM) acquired the Argentine subsidiary of Brazilian company Biotrigo Genética, a leader in wheat cultivation in Latin America.
Banco Macro S.A. entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Banco Itaú Argentina
Banco Macro S.A. entered into a stock purchase agreement with Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. to acquire from Itaú the shares representing 100% of the capital stock and votes of Banco Itaú Argentina S.A., Itaú Asset Management S.A. and Itaú Valores S.A.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja y Beccar Varela advise on Vista Energy Argentina Class XXI Notes Issuance
On August 11th, Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. successfully issued Class XXI Notes – simple, non-convertible into shares, denominated in U.S. Dollars- for a total nominal amount of $70,000,000.
Grupo Sura sells its insurance business in Argentina to Grupo Galicia
On August 11th, 2023, Grupo Sura, of Colombian origin, transferred its insurance business in Argentina —Seguros Sura S.A.— to Sudamericana Holding, Galicia Seguros’ controller company. The deal value is US$19 million and includes almost 800,000 customers, 13 branches, and 500 employees.
Beccar Varela hosts a Meeting for lawyers specialized in Public Affairs & Government Relations
Beccar Varela’s Public Affairs Department is organizing a meeting to bring together professionals from various countries to address the challenges that companies currently face in public affairs and government relations. It will take place at Beccar Varela’s head office on June 1st-2nd, 2023.
Beccar Varela reshapes its ESG legal practice in Argentina
Beccar Varela announced its revamped market-leading ESG department, to continue to provide their clients with interdisciplinary legal advice on environmental, social, and corporate governance strategies. Partners María Fernanda Mierez and Manuel Frávega will lead the team.
Beccar Varela and Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen advise on Tarjeta Naranja’s new Notes Iss
On April 27th, 2023, Tarjeta Naranja S.A.U. (advised by Beccar Varela) issued Class LVIII Notes, simple, non-convertible into shares, unguaranteed, for a total nominal amount of AR$12.214.677.693 (“Class LVIII Notes”).
Laboratorios Poen acquires Dromex Biotech’s new plant
Laboratorios Poen S.A.U. (advised by Beccar Varela) and Grupo Dromex signed an agreement through which Poen acquired Dromex Biotech S.A. This acquisition will allow Poen to expand its installed capability by incorporating the new plant located in the Ezeiza industrial park.
Beccar Varela advises on Conci’s first notes issuance
On December 6th, Conci S.A. carried out its first Notes Issuance (Serie I Notes) under the PYME CNV Garantizadas regime (SME Guaranteed Regime), for a total nominal amount of US$898,499.
TCA and Beccar Varela advise on Refi Pampa’s Class III Series B bond issuance
Refi Pampa S.A., a leading Argentine company dedicated to the production of quality fuel, successfully completed the placement and issuance in the local market of Class III Series B Notes.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja and Beccar Varela advise on VISTA’s notes issuances
On December 6th, Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. (“Vista”) issued the following simple, non-convertible into shares Notes: Series XV Notes, Series XVI Notes, and Series XVII Notes.
Beccar Varela advises on NGO Sumatoria’s social bond issuance
On December 7th, Asociación Civil Sumatoria para una Nueva Economía (“Sumatoria”) carried out the issuance of its third class of notes, the proceeds of which will be destined for the financing of microcredits.
Beccar Varela and PAGBAM advise on the issuance of Tarjeta Naranja’s Class LVI notes
On November 4th, Tarjeta Naranja S.A.U. issued Class LVI Notes for a total nominal amount of AR$8,437,300,488. Beccar Varela and PAGBAM advised on the issuance.
Beccar Varela launches Public Affairs Department
Beccar Varela formally inaugurated its Public Affairs Department, becoming the first full-service law firm in Argentina to make official this practice area. Camila Corvalán, a specialist in government relations, competition, and international trade, will lead the new department.
KKR makes strategic investment in Advanta for US$300 million
The global leading investment firm KKR and UPL Limited, a global provider of agricultural solutions, announced the signing of decisive agreements through which KKR will invest US$300 million in Advanta Enterprises Limited, acquiring a 13.33% stake in it.
Beccar Varela advises on Banco Galicia’s Class XII Notes issuance.
On September 12th, Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U. issued Class XII Notes, payable in Argentine Pesos, for a total nominal amount of AR$5,829,400,000. The issuance was carried out under CNV’s special Regular Issuer Regime. All parties involved turned to Beccar Varela's team.
Beccar Varela advises on Roch’s debt restructuring
Beccar Varela advised Puente Hnos. S.A. and most of the local and international holders on the judicial debt restructuring of Roch S.A., worth approximately US$27 million.
Beccar Varela celebrates its 125th anniversary
Buenos Aires, 8 July 2022. Beccar Varela, an Argentine leading full-service law firm, turns 125 today. “Experience and innovation” is the firm’s motto. Since 1897, it advises the most important national and international companies on setting up and developing their business in Argentina.
Bruchou and Beccar Varela advise on Vista Energy Argentina’s Series XIII Notes issuance
On June 16th, Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. issued Series XIII Notes – simple, non-convertible into shares, denominated and payable in U.S. Dollars-, for a total nominal amount of US$43,500,000.
Passing of Dr. Emilio N. Vogelius (01.12.1951 – 06.22.2022)
It is with great sadness that Beccar Varela announces the passing of advisory partner Dr. Emilio Nicolás Vogelius, which occurred on June 22nd, 2022, in the city of Buenos Aires.
Sura sells its surety insurance business unit to Argentine investors
Seguros Sura S.A., a company belonging to Suramericana S.A., sold its surety insurance business unit ACG (Aseguradora de Créditos y Garantías) to Argentine investors Marcelo Figueiras, José Urtubey, and Alberto Serventich, all of them with an extensive and recognized experience in the private sector
Beccar Varela advises on the first sustainable bond issuance with a gender perspective
On May 24th, 2022, Asociación Civil Sumatoria para una Nueva Economía (Sumatoria) carried out the first sustainable bond issuance with a gender perspective in the Argentine capital market. Beccar Varela advised all parties involved in the issuance.
Beccar Varela names new partners in corporate, financial, and life sciences law.
On April 7th, 2022, Beccar Varela promoted Ana Andrés, Felipe Videla, and Lucía Degano to partners in recognition of their talent and the great contribution they have made to the firm in the areas of M&A, corporate law, financial law, project finance, and healthcare & life sciences.