MERCOSUR - Argentina

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen

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Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen advises domestic and international clients on Argentine competition and antitrust regulations, regulatory clearance and approval filings, competition and antitrust litigation, and anti-competitive behaviour investigations. The practice is also called on for support on multi-party cross border matters and is notably active across the telecom, pharmaceuticals, technology, automotive and agriculture industries. Team lead Luis Barry is well known for his expertise in antitrust, competition, product liability and consumer law. Moreover, he has built an increasingly consolidated department: dedicated counsel María Carolina Abdelnabe Vila is another key name, with expertise spanning consumer protection, fair trade, data protection law, product liability and legal technology; with further support provided by Clara Rodriguez Llanos (raised to counsel in January 2023) and semi-senior associate Sonia Del Regno. Since publication, Abdelnabe has been raised to the partnership - effective as of January 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is responsive and always provides solid advice. There is a great ability to analyse a topic from different perspectives.’

  • ‘Excellent professionals. I highlight Luis Barry, María Carolina Abdelnabe Vila and Maria Clara Rodriguez Llanos.’

  • ‘The PAGBAM antitrust team stand out in the market in Argentina. They are expert at guiding clients through complex merger that require a merger filing in Argentina.’
  • ‘Luis Barry (partner) and Sonia Del Regno (associate) are standout lawyers in the practice.’

Key clients

  • Dow Group
  • Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
  • CVC Corp
  • Linde plc
  • La Papelera del Plata (Softys)
  • Marfrig Group
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • American Airlines
  • Mercedes-Benz Camiones y Buses Argentina
  • Puma Sports Argentina

Work highlights

  • Advised and continues to advise Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on its merger with Peugeot to create Stellantis, the fourth largest automotive group in the world.
  • Advising PBBPolisur in the notification to regulators of several real estate transactions.
  • Advising travel company CVC Corp on the antitrust and competition aspects of its investments in Almundo.com, Avantrip.com and OLA.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Luis D. Barry

Luis D. Barry

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen

Mr. Barry represents domestic and international clients in Antitrust and Competition matters arising in many of the most complex and important transactions that have taken place and are occurring in Argentina (including, M&As and other business combinations), and across a wide variety of industries. He also advises clients in connection with proceedings or investigations initiated by the local compettent antitrust authorities. Luis Barry also leads the consumer law practice area.

Next Generation Partners

María Carolina Abdelnabe Vila

María Carolina Abdelnabe Vila

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen

M. Carolina Abdelnabe Vila specializes in Antitrust and Competition matters advising domestic and international clients in complex and important economic concentrations. Besides she advises clients in connection with proceedings or investigations initiated by the local competent antitrust authorities. Moreover, she specializes in Consumer Protection matters helping clients to comply with said regime in an effective and proactive way. Also, she advises clients on how to resolve existing consumers’ disputes. Finally, she is part of the Data Protection and High-Tech practice team, providing advice on said regime and its compliance.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luis Barry