Beccar Varela‘s accomplished dispute resolution practice covers civil and commercial litigation in Argentina and is also well-versed in handling high stakes mediation and international arbitration matters before ICC, LCIA and ICSID arbitrations. Deep expertise in contractual disputes and a market-leading white-collar crime practice are key points of differentiation for a practice with a strong record acting for both defendants and plaintiffs in precedent-setting cases. Gonzalo García Delatour, who covers civil and commercial litigation, insolvencies, bankruptcies and arbitrations, co-leads the practice alongside civil and commercial litigator Eduardo Güemes, restructuring expert Martín Gastaldi and Federico Sosa, who is known for his work on complex litigations, class actions and insolvencies. Rafael Marcelo Lobos, who is recognised for his experience in handling disputes in financial services, energy and agribusiness, provides further partner-level support. The practice also boasts a strong roster of associate-level talent that includes Pilar Lodewyckx Hardy, Fernando Kreser, Rocío Alejandra Labán, Sofía Deferrari, Victoria Rabasa and Yanina Salemme Duprat. Since publication, Kreser has been raised to the partnership - effective as of November 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A team with extensive experience in complex, judicial and arbitration conflicts.'

  • ‘Gonzalo García Delatour is a very good lawyer. Federico Sosa also stands out.'

Key clients

  • Citibank
  • Cooper Tire & Rubber
  • ENAP Sipetrol Argentina
  • Pernod Ricard
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • Samsung Electronics
  • BBVA
  • Banco Galicia
  • Banco Itaú
  • Mercado Libre
  • Ualá
  • FAV - ABBOTT

Work highlights

  • Representing Citibank in a case against Banco Provincia, related to FX arrangements, which has now reached the Supreme Court.
  • Representing Citibank in several complex litigation proceedings against Necxus Negocios Informáticos, a nationwide company dedicated to e-commerce electronic products, household appliances and household items.
  • Defending Cooper Tire & Rubber Company in a dispute with Exportadora Winefish relating to distribution agreements.

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Eduardo Güemes, Gonzalo García Delatour, Martín Gastaldi, Federico Sosa