The following are the results of our areas in the Chambers Latin America 2022 guide:
BANKING AND FINANCE
Band 4
Ranked Lawyer:
Sebastián Luegmayer
The “excellent” Sebastián Luegmayer “has a very good knowledge of the sector and is very good at explaining matters to clients,” an interviewee reports.
COMPETITION/ANTITRUST
Ranked Lawyer:
Band 3
Noteworthy partner Agustín Siboldi of Estudio O’Farrell is “technically skilled and very business-savvy,” a client reports, adding: “His commercial awareness is reflected in his vast knowledge of the competition field.”
CORPORATE/M&A
Band 3
Ranked Lawyer:
A market commentator describes Uriel O’Farrell as “a very intelligent and versatile lawyer” who can “assist across several areas and offer a comprehensive service.” Interviewees go on to praise him for his longstanding presence in the Argentinian corporate arena.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Band 3
Well-reputed full-service firm with established activity in both the judicial and arbitration spheres.
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES: OIL & GAS
Band 3
Ranked Lawyer:
One interviewee describes him as “a great lawyer,” while another states: “Uriel O’Farrell is worth recognising in this field.”
ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES: POWER
Band 1
Ranked Lawyers:
Eminent Practitioner
Uriel O’Farrell is “an excellent lawyer whose continued recognition in the Argentinian power market is thoroughly deserved,” according to a peer.
Another interviewee highlights “his vast knowledge of the area,” as well as “his assistance when facing conflicts with the administrative authorities.”
Agustina Fanelli Evans “is a great lawyer with a vast experience in the sector,” according to an interviewee. An impressed commentator further enthuses: “She is a strong power expert.”
LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
Band 3
Ranked Lawyer:
José Luis Zapata ascends in the rankings this year after receiving significant feedback from the market, with one interviewee saying: “He offers a very detailed work product and has a good understanding of our business activities, which adds value to everything he delivers to us.”
Senior associate Ignacio Castiglione maintains his position in the rankings for a second year after eliciting significant praise from interviewees, with one praising his “knowledge, empathy and high-quality advice.”
PUBLIC LAW
Band 3
Ranked Lawyer:
Highly regarded partner Jorge Muratorio is “a very skilled public law professional,” a market commentator reports. Another interviewee describes him as “an excellent lawyer,” while also appreciating that “he is very respected, knowledgeable and experienced.”
TMT
Band 3
Ranked Lawyer:
“He is extremely involved in the cases, a great negotiator and a very experienced practitioner in this field.” Another observer also says: “Agustín Siboldi is a very reliable and capable lawyer who is very knowledgeable of regulatory telecommunication issues.”
TAX
Band 2
Ranked Lawyers:
Notable partner Miguel Alejandro Máximo Tesón continues to garner praise from interviewees for his technical and commercial skills in this field.
An interviewee is quick to report that Guillermo Lalanne is “technically very good” and “an excellent professional.”
Dynamic partner Valeria Estathio comes into the rankings after eliciting sterling praise from observers, one of whom lauds her as “a great lawyer who is very responsive and knows what she is doing,” continuing: “She is very focused on getting the best outcome for her clients.”
Up-and-coming partner María Celina Valls continues to be well thought of in the Argentinian tax market. A client hails her “excellent understanding of international tax matters,” also describing her as “a practical, straightforward and very good lawyer.”