MERCOSUR - Argentina

Marval O’Farrell Mairal

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Creditors, shareholders, debtors and trustees turn to Marval O’Farrell Mairal’s large bankruptcy and restructuring practice for support on complex , cross-border restructurings and bankruptcies. The team has been involved in Argentina’s largest and highest-profile in and out-of-court restructurings and -through its New York office- is able to support clients in cases heard before New York courts. Best known for its creditor-side track record, the firm’s multi-service capabilities allow it to draw on the expertise of banking, finance and litigation experts to provide a comprehensive service in major restructurings. Vastly experienced counsel Martín Campbell is a stand-out practitioner with more than 35 years of insolvency experience. He leads a strong senior team that includes Julio César Rivera (disputes); Gonzalo Fontana  (judicial bankruptcy proceedings) and Roberto Silva Jr  (banking and restructuring). Since publication, Silva has been appointed head of the National Securities Commission by the incoming Millei administration - effective as of Janauary 2024.

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Key clients

  • Avions de Transport Regional
  • RR Donnelley de Argentina
  • Finning Argentina and Finning Chile
  • Credit Suisse
  • Cargill
  • Advising ING Bank, Surcursal Tokio, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking and MUFG Bank
  • Plascar
  • Banco Comafi
  • Mercado Libre

Work highlights

  • Advising ING Bank (Tokyo branch), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking and MUFG Bank in high-value reorganisation proceedings involving Vicentín; the proceedings represent the largest insolvency case in Argentina.
  • Advising ING Bank on the restructuring proceedings of Molino Cañuelas.
  • Advising Project Twist and the respective lenders, agents and trustees on a complex, cross-border matter related to the reorganisation of Italian debtor Officine Maccaferri.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Martín Campbell

Marval O’Farrell Mairal

Martin Campbell joined Marval O'Farrell Mairal as partner in 2000. Since August 2015 he is of counsel within the firm. Martín specializes in commercial, business and labor law. He advises companies on matters in these areas of specialization, and also in matters relating to the refinancing and execution of bank loans.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Martín Campbell