MERCOSUR - Argentina

Allende & Brea

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Allende & Brea supports clients with a broad tax offering covering M&A, tax free reorganisations, tax planning, transfer pricing, tax treaties, forex and day-to-day matters. The firm also has a strong private clients' practice that advises families, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals on designing tax-effective strategies and using trusts, private foundations and other asset protection structures. Tax litigation is another busy area, with the team representing individuals and corporates in tax-related administrative and judicial appeal proceedings at all levels. The practice is co-led by experienced tax lawyer Raul Fratantoni, who also fronts the successful private clients' desk; and Nicolas Procopio, who handles litigation, transactional and tax planning matters for corporates and individuals. The team also draws on a support from a strong bench of associate level talent. Paula Polimeni and Mariano Federico Anna undertake tax dispute and litigation matters; and Bautista Dasso is a key contact for high net worth individuals, families and private banks.

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Key clients

  • Syngenta Agro
  • Grupo Masisa
  • Corven
  • Intrials Argentina
  • Mastercard Cono Sur
  • FMC Química
  • Europe-Assistance Argentina
  • BRP Tax
  • Malbec Real Estate
  • Caja de Seguros

Work highlights

  • Advised Grupo Masisa on the sale of its Argentine assets to Central Puerto, in a transaction described as the largest transaction in the forestry industry for the last 30 years.
  • Advised Corven on the re-structuring of its international business in order to achieve the desired expansion into other countries in Latin America
  • Advised Syngenta on challenging provincial taxes before the Argentine Supreme Court of Justice.

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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Raúl Fratantoni, Nicolás Procopio