Tax

Beccar Varela

Beccar Varela provides a wide range of tax advice to local and international clients, covering tax litigation at all levels, tax planning, double taxation agreements, transfer pricing, tax-free organisations and the tax aspects of M&A. Day-to-day tax advice, including assistance with the tax aspects of setting up operations in Argentina, is also provided, while the firm’s white-collar crime team supports the practice in relation to tax and fiscal offences. The practice is headed by well-reviewed tax practitioner Santiago Montezanti, who has advised clients on international tax planning, tax-free reorganisations, M&A, and tax litigation for more than two decades. Senior associate María de los Ángeles Olano focuses on litigation and international and local tax matters, and leads the second line alongside senior associate Enrique López Rivarola, an international tax planning, tax litigation, and transactional tax lawyer.

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Testimonials

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‘A robust, solid and diversified team. The practice is sophisticated and has international experience.’
‘The team is headed by Santiago Montezanti, who is an absolute expert in Argentine and international tax law.'
‘The firm stands out for its international tax expertise. The team is meticulous, proactive and communicates well.'
'Santiago Montezanti stands out for his human touch, and vast expertise. His leadership positively influences his team, promoting strong client commitment that sets this legal practice apart from the competition.’
‘Beccar Varela stands out for its technical quality. They are always up to date.'

Key clients

Fluor
Pan American Silver
Heerema Marine Contractors Nederland
Itaú Unibanco
Allkem
Acquisition Corporation
Tarjeta Naranja
The Walt Disney Company
NBC Universal
Citibank

Work highlights

Served as an expert tax witness to support Fluor in an arbitration initiated by Barrick Exploraciones Argentina and Compañía Minera Nevada.
Supported Pan American Silver with tax due diligence for its acquisition of Yamana Gold.
Advising Dutch energy infrastructure contractor Heerema Marine Contractors Nederland on the tax aspects of setting up an Argentine branch to service Total Austal’s local branch on the development of the offshore Fenix gas project.