O'Farrell‘s multidisciplinary antitrust and competition practice draws on expertise from the firm’s M&A and public law teams to provide clients with comprehensive market analysis and advice on competition law matters. Telecoms is a key area of focus, with the team leveraging its specialist sector expertise to provide detailed support on the antitrust and competition themes impacting the sector. The firm also offers industry-specific advice to clients operating in other regulated sectors, including energy, utilities and infrastructure. The practice is led by experienced telecoms and energy partner Agustín Siboldi, with fellow partner Agustina Fanelli Evans providing key support on antitrust litigation, and associate Rebeca Fernández covering issues related to economic concentration and business structuring.

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  • ‘The team understands specific industry dynamics and adapts strategies to these environments as required. They are experts at the intersection of law and industry.’

  • ‘O'Farrell provides quality advice and in-depth analysis of the issues. In addition, they are available when an issue needs to be addressed with urgency and priority. They are organised and reliable.'

  • ‘Agustín Siboldi provides quality support and analyses topics in depth. He knows the industry and his advice helps us to evaluate alternatives, risks and to make informed decisions.’

  • ‘O'Farrell is a firm with highly qualified professionals, who constantly strive to offer the best service to their clients.’

Key clients

  • CABASE – Cámara Argentina de Internet
  • Villa María City´s (Córdoba) gas stations
  • Ford Argentina
  • Total
  • Amarillas Gas y Cañuelas Gas
  • YPF Energía Eléctrica
  • Claro Argentina
  • Axion Argentina
  • Universidad del Pacífico - Facultad de Derecho
  • Huawei
  • Latinoamericana de Energía
  • ENAEX
  • American Tower

Work highlights

  • Advised Cabase on a claim against TYC Sports for indirect refusal to deal in connection with the assignment of content from the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
  • Advising a group of filling stations on an investigation into an alleged cartel.
  • Advise Ford Argentina on a wide range of day-to-day competition and antitrust matters.

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Agustin Siboldi