Baker McKenzie leverages its global network to support multinational clients on complex, cross-border deals and is regularly called on to coordinate regulatory compliance, local documentation preparation, due diligence assistance, and the delivery of critical legal opinions across multiple jurisdictions. The firm’s expertise spans a wide range of sectors, with lithium mining and tech emerging as two areas of particular strategic focus in recent months. Respected M&A lawyer and long-time practice lead Gustavo Boruchowicz continues to support the team. Leadership of the team has passed to experienced transactional attorney Roberto Grané, who covers M&A deals, spin-offs and joint ventures in Argentina and regionally, and Francisco Fernández Rostello, whose practice also extends to banking and finance matters. Ezequiel Artola, who has acted on several high-profile mining deals, and transactional specialist Martin Roth, provide additional partner-level support.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team has the flexibility to adapt to the client's needs and meet the most demanding deadlines.'

  • ‘I would like to highlight the leaders of the practice. Francisco Fernández Rostello and Roberto Grané are involved in the most relevant transactions. Likewise, Gustavo Boruchowicz was the leader for many years and has a very good track record. Finally, Martín Roth has grown a lot in recent years, leading many transactions.'

  • ‘Roberto Grané is the best M&A professional I have ever met. Very strategic while still being attentive to the details.'

  • ‘Ezequiel Artola has a great understanding of Argentine corporate law and M&A and was able to find pragmatic solutions when we faced obstacles.’

  • ‘Baker stands out for its ability to structure, organise, coordinate and manage a deal from the beginning to the end with innovative, efficient and personalised service.'

  • The firm has a multidisciplinary team of expert transaction lawyers, with extensive experience both nationally and in regional deals. My experience working with Baker on complex transactions is impeccable and he is without a doubt my go-to law firm for any M&A or complex corporate matter.'

  • ‘Roberto Grané is the best transactional lawyer I have worked with. He stands out not only for his technical knowledge and understanding of the business but also for his interpersonal qualities and his ability to provide peace of mind to the client in the most tense moments of an M&A deal. He is without a doubt the person I want to have at a negotiation table.'

  • ‘The knowledge of the technology industry and in M&A makes the team easy to work with.'

Key clients

  • Accenture
  • Accor Group
  • Advent International Corporation
  • Alba Capital Partners
  • Amcor
  • Antalis Finance
  • Archer Daniel Midland Co.
  • Atos
  • Aurelius
  • Baxter
  • Brevan Howard
  • Biotoscana Farma
  • Cables Epuyen
  • Ceva Logistics
  • Chenze Lithium International
  • Clayton, Dubilier & Rice
  • Eco to Energies
  • Emerson Electric Co.
  • Energicon
  • Federal Express Corporation
  • GanFeng Lithium
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Hydro Solutions
  • Knight
  • Dale Play
  • Getty Images,
  • Grundfos
  • Ingredion Incorporated
  • McAfee
  • Merck & Co
  • Ole Communications
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Puna Group
  • Rio Tinto
  • Sika
  • Spectrum Brands
  • Schlumberger
  • Tencent
  • Temasek Capital Management Pte. Ltd.
  • The Kraft Heinz Company
  • Underwriters Laboratories
  • Vale S.A.
  • Visma AG
  • Zenvia Mobile Serviços Digitais S/A
  • 9Z Team

Work highlights

  • Supported Tencent's strategic investment in Ualá through new share issuance.
  • Advised private equity firm Advent International on Prisma Medios de Pago's spin-off into Prisma, Payway.
  • We advised Brevan Howard on its investment in DolarAppthrough the issuance of class A preferred stock.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Roberto Grané, Francisco Fernández Rostello