His practice in the firm is centered in international trade, mergers and acquisitions as well as capital markets and derivative regulations. In the antidumping field he worked in several investigations, including the investigation against Chinese footwear, one of the lengthiest and most complex investigations in the last decade, in which he successfully represented most of the major international brands and many Chinese manufacturers. He also participated in the acquisition of companies, both in transactions in which he represented the buyer and in transactions in which he represented the seller. In addition, he has advised in the structuring of start-ups. Within the financial field, he regularly advises local and international financial institutions, brokers and companies in derivative contracts, capital market regulations and complex financial transactions.
Marval O’Farrell Mairal
Marval O’Farrell Mairal is at the forefront of international trade activity in Argentina and a "go-to" adviser on complex trade investigations, anti-dumping matters, import and export regulations, trade policy and foreign exchange controls. The team is also recognised for the depth of its expertise regarding customs valuations, rules of origin, tariff code classifications and associated litigation. The practice is co-led by Pablo Gayol, a reference on anti-dumping law, and Juan Pablo Rothschild, in turn an authority on customs law. The team’s deep roster of talent also includes deeply experienced partner Patricia López Aufranc (anti-dumping), and senior associate Juan Martin Sanz (customs). Former fellow senior Jazmine Daruich moved in house in February 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Marval is at the forefront of international trade activity in Argentina. The firm is consistently involved in big and important cases.’
‘Pablo Gayol is very clever and has delivered excellent technical work. Always good ideas on building the strategy to win cases.’
- ‘The depth of the Marval team makes them a point of support in critical aspects for the company. Its true "full service firm" status helps us to always find adequate support when addressing complex issues.’
- ‘Juan Pablo Rothschild not only has in-depth regulatory knowledge, but also perfectly understands the needs of his clients, and is an invaluable partner for the evaluation of complex issues and the proposal of alternatives.’
- ‘Excellent collaboration and availability. The ability to prepare reports in a timely manner in different languages based on requirements. Excellent willingness to respond and to provide further clarification online in zoom meetings or similar. Special mention for Pablo Gayol, Pablo Rostschild and Juan Pablo Lentino.’
Key clients
- Volkswagen
- Topper
- Formicolor
- Compañía Mega
- Oroplata
- Grupo Roca
- Globenet Cabos Submarinos
- Novelis
- Sales de Jujuy
Work highlights
- Represented Roca Sanitarios Brasil and Roca Argentina in the antidumping sunset review of Brazilian Sanitary fittings.
- Providing advice to Sales de Jujuy on the import of goods, exports collection, and foreign exchange regulations.
- Providing advice to Topper Argentina on the export of goods, exports collection, and foreign exchange regulations, in a very complex regulatory framework.
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Her practice has focused on international financial and commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, anti-dumping investigations, and a wide range of business contracts.
Rising stars
Jazmine Daruich joined Marval O’Farrell Mairal in 2008 and is currently a member of the International Trade & Customs department.
Leading individuals
His area of expertise is Customs Law, Foreign Trade and Tax Law. He advises local and international companies on customs and foreign trade in cross-border transactions. His goal is to streamline tax, customs, and logistics for the most efficient outcome. He is also experienced in bringing cases against the Customs Authority, whether from an administrative standpoint or in the Federal Tax Court and ordinary courts of law.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pablo Gayol, Juan Pablo Rothschild