Bomchil supports a high-profile client base with a comprehensive tax offering that covers the tax aspects of capital markets deals, M&A transactions and restructurings. The team also has deep expertise in tax litigation, regulatory work and private client tax planning. Other standout areas for a firm that has expanded its client base following a merger with well-regarded tax boutique Teijeiro & Ballone, Abogados in 2022 include work on the tax aspects of cryptocurrency and fintech. The team is co-led by the vastly experienced Guillermo Teijeiro, who handles corporate, transactional and international tax work; highly-rated tax planning expert Mariano Ballone; tax litigation-focused Ariadna Artopoulos; and Alejandro Messineo, who handles international tax law, tax planning and contentious matters involving tax authorities at different levels of government.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Mariano Ballone is an excellent tax expert who provides practical solutions and is creative. He knows how to measure risks.’

  • ‘The combination of experienced lawyers such as Guillermo Tejeiro and Alejandro Messineo with younger partners such as Mariano Ballone and Adriana Artopoulos make this an a strong and versatile team.'

  • ‘The firm's tax practice stands out for its specialised focus on tax law, offering expertise across various areas such as corporate taxation and international tax. They provide comprehensive transactional and advisory services, including tax due diligence, and have the international tax capabilities to navigate cross-border complexities.’

  • ‘What sets the firm's tax lawyers apart is their unparalleled depth of expertise and specialisation in tax law, enabling them to offer tailored solutions to complex tax challenges. The partners distinguish themselves by their client-centric approach and comprehensive understanding of both domestic and international tax laws. They excel in providing innovative tax strategies that maximise value for clients.’

  • 'The Bomchil tax team provides excellent service and is technically very solid. They respond quickly and are decisive.'

Key clients

  • Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
  • Airbnb
  • Aluar Aluminos Argentinos
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • AMC Networks Latin America
  • American Express Argentina
  • Blu Logistics Argentina
  • Bunge
  • Capsa/CAPEX
  • Chep
  • Chevron
  • C.H. Robinson
  • Cinemark
  • CNP Assurances
  • Essilor International
  • Huawei
  • Itrials
  • INC (Carrefour)
  • Lesaffre group
  • Maersk
  • Massalin Particulares (Philip Morris)
  • Meta
  • Milkaut –Savencia Group
  • Nutrien Canada
  • Ocean Network Express
  • Paramount
  • PepsiCo
  • Rolex
  • Seabord Energías Renovables
  • Siemens Energy/Siemens Mobility
  • SPI Energy
  • Sucesores de Alfredo Williner
  • Uber
  • Weatherford
  • Wintersahll

Work highlights

  • Advised Savencia on the tax aspects of the acquisition of dairy company Sucesores de Alfredo Williner.
  • Advised Bunge Argentina on complex transfer pricing claims from tax authorities concerning the method applicable to the export of commodities.
  • Advised Novartis on the tax aspects of its global spin off of Sandoz, its generics and biosimilars business.

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Ariadna Artopoulos, Mariano Ballone, Alejandro Messineo, Guillermo Teijeiro