Valeriano Guevara Lynch
Allende & BreaAllende & Brea is well-versed in advising international companies on complex transactional matters in Argentina and handles work across a wide range of industries, including technology, life sciences and insurance, where it is particularly strong. Clients praise the team for combining ‘international best practice with knowledge of the local Argentine market’ and the ’ability to think strategically.’ The practice is co-led by seasoned M&A veteran Valeriano Guevara Lynch and the versatile Santiago Sturla, who handles a variety of work, including M&A, shareholder conflicts, financing, restructuring and day-to-day corporate matters. The team also draws on the broad skills and experience of Diego Botana, who has a strong practice in dispute resolution and restructuring, and Raúl Fratantoni, well known for his expertise in tax and working with family-owned companies. Other key names at the partner level include Marcos Patrón Costas (energy and infrastructure), Fernando Martínez Zuviría (life sciences) and Tómas Di Ció. At associate level, the firm also saw the reincorporation of company law specialist Gonzalo A Gándara in July 2023, following the completion of his LLM and some two-and-a-half years as a law clerk at Burr & Forman LLP in Florida.
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Testimonials
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‘Allende & Brea has advised us for almost eight years on all aspects of investing in Argentina. They are very professional and the team is made up of specialists from each of the required areas.'
‘Very professional and friendly, as well as being proactive and available 24/7 for advice and solving problems. They leave no work unfinished.’
‘The practice is distinguished by its comprehensive approach, combining strong legal experience with a deep understanding of client business needs. In-house counsel can rely on the team's ability to deliver innovative and strategic solutions, backed by in-depth knowledge of the legal and business environment.'
'Compared to other firms, the Allende & Brea team is distinguished by its ability to adapt agilely to market changes and client demands, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.'
‘The attorneys at Allende & Brea stand out for their deep legal knowledge, their ability to think strategically, and their commitment to excellence in client service. They differentiate themselves from their competitors by their ability to offer innovative solutions adapted to the specific needs of each client, as well as by their proactive and results-oriented approach.'
'Outstanding partners and associates include Santiago Sturla and Carlos Melhem, who have consistently demonstrated their excellence.'
‘Lawyers with international experience, who have studied and worked in US law firms, and combine international best practice with knowledge of the local Argentine market.'
Key clients
- Affle International
- Airbnb
- American Airlines
- Avis International
- CBRE Richard Ellis
- Codere
- Cognizant
- DLocal
- Emirates
- Entravision
- Ferrero
- Livent
- Galaxy Resources
- GE Digital
- Assicurazioni Generali
- Glaxo
- Grupo Fortabat
- Hexagon
- Hyatt
- Intel Corporation
- Kodak Alaris
- Labcorp
- Lazard
- Lenovo
- Lojas Renner
- Mastercard
- Mercedes-Benz
- MetLife
- Naspers
- OLX
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers
- Prosus Services
- QBE
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Rexam
- Sherwin-Williams
- Techint Group
- Siemens
- Solvay
- Syngenta
- Winter Channel
Work highlights
- Advised pharmaceutical company Viatris on the transfer of assets from Pfizer to Aspen Pharma.
- Advised Tomouzo on the acquisition of a majority stake in Quales Group.
- Advised the owners of CEIMIC Group in the sale of a majority participation in CEIMIC Group to Phenna Group.
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Valeriano Guevara Lynch, Santiago Sturla