Allende & Brea handles complex administrative law matters and draws on its knowledge of Argentina’s distinctive regulatory environment to support clients on public procurement and environmental law, as well as public finance mandates, litigation and M&A-related public law work. The practice is led by experienced public works and infrastructure specialist María Morena Del Río, who is well known for her expertise across public procurement, public contract claims, dispute procedures and judicial reviews. She receives capable support from established corporate partner Diego Botana, who is an authority in the niche area of company constitutional rights in highly regulated sectors. At senior associate level administrative and regulatory law-focused Vanesa Fernandez and Lucrecia Re, who handles public contracts, procurement, administrative law and judicial procedures, are the main contacts.
Testimonials
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'The team is highly trained. These are very solid lawyers, with a lot of knowledge in the area in question. María Morena del Río is a lawyer of recognised prestige in the field.'
‘Vanesa Fernández is legally sound and knowledgeable. She is attentive to client needs and it always willing to provide solutions and collaborate.'
Key clients
- Novartis
- Galaxy Sal de Vida
- American Airlines
- Mastercard Cono Sur
- CSL Behring
- Codere
- Globalsat
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Aspen Global
- Ferrero Argentina
- LSG Sky Chefs Argentina
- Metlife
- Metlife Servicios
- Metlife Seguros de Retiro
- Andesmar Cargas
- Minera del Altiplano
- Tempus Labs
- Biotronik Argentina
- FMC Química
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Europe
- Van Hessen
- Grup NC
- Sherwin Williams
- Ball Corporation
- OEC Eng
- Wartsila
- Vaisala OYJ
- The Kellogg Company
Work highlights
- Advised Mastercard Cono Sur on regulatory and administrative matters and public procurement.
- Advised Thermo Fisher Scientific on the delivery of administrative contracts signed with governmental bodies.
- Assisted Galaxy Sal de Vida in drafting contracts with different suppliers to construct and operate Galaxy's lithium processing facility in the Province of Catamarca.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
María Morena del Río