Nicholson y Cano Abogados
Nicholson y Cano Abogados is best known for its expertise in corporate and M&A transactions, advising multinational clients on deals in a variety of sectors, with consumer, energy and agribusiness particular areas of strength. The practice also draws on expertise from other teams to support clients on a range of forex, regulatory, contractual and commercial issues. María Fraguas, an experienced transactional lawyer, co-leads the practice alongside energy expert Nicolás Perkins. Naldo Dasso, who has a strong consumer practice, and banking and finance head Carlos Marcelo Villegas, are other key senior figures.
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‘A decisive and responsive team with clear ideas and firm decisions.’
‘A high quality operation and excellent team of professionals who are great to work with.’
‘A professional team that stays up to date on issues of great importance. Dynamic, responsive and consistent.’
‘I make special mention of Nicolás Perkins who stands out for his extensive knowledge of the market. He is one step ahead.’
‘María Fraguas and Andrea Schnidrig have great technical and analytical capacity.’
‘A great quality is that in addition to being a team of excellent professionals, they are great people and it shows in their daily dealings - they are always attentive to the slightest query. They cover all areas providing complete support on all our needs with extensive experience; Mariana Guzian, Eduardo Kock, Juliana Cabrera, Santiago Nicholson and several more.’
Key clients
- Adidas
- Arcelor Mittal
- Atos
- Cargill
- HSBC
- JP Morgan
- Ledesma
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Pegasus
- Prudential
- Qatar Petroleum International
- Sancor
- Schlumberger
- Verizon
- Whirlpool
- Worldline
- YPF
- Chevron
- Despegar.com
- General Motors
- Globalstar
- PPRO
- Telefonica
- Universal Assistance
- Sogefi
- Pedidos Ya
- Cerveceria Y Malteria Quilmes
- Aesa
- Stahl Chemicals
- Garovaglio y Zorraquin
- Grupo La Mantovana
- Sulzer Turbo Services Argentina
Work highlights
- Advised Grupo Matba Rofex on the acquisition of Lumina Americas, a financial services company.
- Coordinated the wind up of Santa Juana Limited's Uruguay business.
- Advised Stahl Chemicals in the restructuring of their distribution and agency agreements.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maria Fraguas, Nicolás Perkins