Beccar Varela handles complex cartel and abuse of dominance investigations, as well as merger control, counselling, compliance and litigation matters. The practice advises on competition law issues across a range of industries and is particularly sought out for its expertise in antitrust investigations and settlements, where it has built a strong track record. Agustín Waisman has deep experience across competition, antitrust, consumer protection and gaming law and co-leads the practice alongside Augusto Vechio, a well-known international trade and customs lawyer whose experience also spans consumer protection, competition and antitrust law. The senior leadership team is well supported by an accomplished bench of associates, including Camila Corvalán (antitrust, unfair competition, consumer defence, public affairs), antitrust practitioner Mercedes Pando, and Tomás López Bisso, who handles antitrust and consumer protection matters.
Testimonials
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‘The Beccar Varela team always presents a 360-degree view of a business that allows clients to anticipate and mitigate problems.’
‘The team is available at all times to answer queries and provide personalised follow-up.'
Key clients
- FEMSA (Coca Cola Argentina)
- Meta
- Amazon
- Samsung
- Unilever
- Raízen (Shell Argentina)
- Kimberly Clark
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Work highlights
- Advised Pan American Silver Corp on the competition strategy and merger control filing related to the acquisition of Yamana Gold.
- Advising a number of Meta entities in an alleged abuse of dominance matter before the Argentine Competition Commission.
- Advising Unilever on the competition strategy and filing before the Argentine Competition Commission following the acquisition of a logistics park.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Agustín Waisman, Augusto Vechio