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Cárdenas, Di Ció, Romero, Tarsitano & Lucero, led by founding partner Alberto Tarsitano, is highly regarded among its peers in the Argentine market. Tarsitano is a well respected tax professional known for his superb knowledge in controversy, corporate ... [more]

Cárdenas, Di Ció, Romero, Tarsitano & Lucero, led by founding partner Alberto Tarsitano, is highly regarded among its peers in the Argentine market. Tarsitano is a well respected tax professional known for his superb knowledge in controversy, corporate tax, tax litigation and indirect tax. Partner Naldo Fabián Dasso is recognised for his work with structuring and implementing the tax aspects of M&A transactions. Competitors agree that the firm's "top notch ranking compliments their top notch service".

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Deloitte has one of the biggest and most admired tax practices in the Argentine market. Carlos Iannucci leads a department of 22 partners and 350 other fee earners. Sixty professionals make up their indirect tax practice and partner Fernando Matos leads ... [more]

Deloitte has one of the biggest and most admired tax practices in the Argentine market. Carlos Iannucci leads a department of 22 partners and 350 other fee earners. Sixty professionals make up their indirect tax practice and partner Fernando Matos leads a team of the same size in a highly respected transfer pricing practice. The firm has expertise in all major service lines including cross-border and M&A work.

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Mitrani, Caballero, Rosso Alba, Francia, Ojam & Ruiz Moreno's (MCRLex) tax department advises 10 of the largest exporters in Argentina and is widely recognised for its personalised tax advice in planning, M&A, and transfer pricing. Founding partner ... [more]

Mitrani, Caballero, Rosso Alba, Francia, Ojam & Ruiz Moreno's (MCRLex) tax department advises 10 of the largest exporters in Argentina and is widely recognised for its personalised tax advice in planning, M&A, and transfer pricing. Founding partner and tax department head Cristian Rosso Alba is known for his work in M&A. Partner Juan Manuel Soria Acuña has extensive experience in tax planning and restructuring and is a professor at the Universidad de Palermo and Universidad Austral. In November 2010, Rosso and associate Leonardo Orlanski, assisted British Petroleum (BP) in raising$7.1 billion from the sale of, Argentine oil and natural gas company, Pan American Energy to Argentina's Bridas Corporation, an oil company owned by Chinese crude producer CNOOC Ltd. and Argentina's Bulgheroni family. The deal was part of the BP's efforts to meet the costs of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. However, this transaction was abandoned by BP in November 2011. [hide]

Partner Guillermo Teijeiro heads the tax practice of Negri & Teijeiro Abogados and is well known in South America for his cross-border structuring work. The tax practice has four partners and six other fee earners. Mariano Ballone is known by competitors ... [more]

Partner Guillermo Teijeiro heads the tax practice of Negri & Teijeiro Abogados and is well known in South America for his cross-border structuring work. The tax practice has four partners and six other fee earners. Mariano Ballone is known by competitors for his M&A expertise and his "clever, tailor-made advice". He and associate Ana Lucía Ferreyra advised the Argentine and Spanish subsidiaries of Hewlett-Packard on the tax issues arising from a cross-border service agreement in May 2010. The firm added five associates to their team in 2011.

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PwC is a leader in the Argentine tax market and handles some of the biggest matters in the country. There are 50 specialists in its transfer pricing practice alone. The tax practice has seen more M&A deal activity in the last 12 months by their clients ... [more]

PwC is a leader in the Argentine tax market and handles some of the biggest matters in the country. There are 50 specialists in its transfer pricing practice alone. The tax practice has seen more M&A deal activity in the last 12 months by their clients in the global transportation and logistics sectors. The number of deals and their value both grew. Partner and head of the practice, Andrés Edelstein has extensive experience assisting multinational companies on Argentine and international tax matters. Peers say partner Violeta Maresca is an outstanding transfer pricing professional.

PricewaterhouseCoopers handles the biggest cases in the area and works with the International Fiscal Association regarding transfer pricing," says a transfer pricing specialist. Partner Violeta Maresca's knowledge of transfer pricing is outstanding, some of her peers say. The firm has 50 transfer pricing specialists alone. Collaboration with the World Bank on the annual Paying Taxes publication with hopes of encouraging foreign investment in Argentina illustrate the firm's concerted effort to remain at the forefront of Argentina's tax market. In Madrid, Spain, the firm created a regional proposal in association with Spanish firm Landwell, led by Landwell partner Ramón Mullerat, to cater to Spanish clients and their global needs. In February 2010, the firm worked on the acquisition, worth than more $1 billion, by a Brazilian bank of 51% of Banco Patagonia of Argentina.

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Asorey & Navarrine is widely recognised by peers for its abilities in the M&A, corporate and indirect tax areas. Founding partner Rubén Asorey leads the team of 15 professionals that focuses on M&A, corporate and indirect tax areas. Asorey is praised ... [more]

Asorey & Navarrine is widely recognised by peers for its abilities in the M&A, corporate and indirect tax areas. Founding partner Rubén Asorey leads the team of 15 professionals that focuses on M&A, corporate and indirect tax areas. Asorey is praised by many tax professionals for his superior M&A, corporate and indirect tax skills. The "prestigious" boutique firm worked closely with influential clients in the banking, beverage and cosmetic industries over the past year. Susana Navarrine has a strong academic background and is highly respected as a practitioner.

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Specialising in international tax and M&A, Bruchou, Fernández Madero & Lombardi – Taxand is recognised for its broad international network and its members are highly renowned in the domestic and cross-border markets. The group has three partners and ... [more]

Specialising in international tax and M&A, Bruchou, Fernández Madero & Lombardi – Taxand is recognised for its broad international network and its members are highly renowned in the domestic and cross-border markets. The group has three partners and 17 other fee earners. In 2010 Vila, partner Liban Kusa and senior associate Eduardo Raúl Mallea, advised agricultural exporters Cargill and Molinos in a transfer pricing matter. The practice is the tax adviser to the Argentine Banking Association, the Chamber of Corporations and the Argentine Industrial Association.

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Ernst & Young's tax department is led by Carlos Casanovas, who specialises in tax planning for domestic and international clients. Jorge Gebhardt, who has extensive experience in corporate tax and M&A, is the managing partner.

The size of its department and the volume and range of its work, mean that Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal is "clearly a market leader", says a competitor. The practice has four partners and more than 35 lawyers with a range of expertise and experience to ... [more]

The size of its department and the volume and range of its work, mean that Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal is "clearly a market leader", says a competitor. The practice has four partners and more than 35 lawyers with a range of expertise and experience to advise domestic and international clients on the most sophisticated matters and the most complex and sensitive litigation. Horacio García Prieto, who is particularly active in litigation, is one of three department heads. Gabriel Gotlib advises on planning and complex tax litigation. The other department leader, Walter Keiniger, handles transactional tax matters, tax planning, corporate reorganisations and litigation.

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Estudio Bulit Goñi is a boutique firm that specialises in domestic tax matters. Enrique Bulit Goñi has an unrivalled reputation for his indirect tax skills and is a top municipal tax specialist in the Argentine market. Competitors praise this small firm ... [more]

Estudio Bulit Goñi is a boutique firm that specialises in domestic tax matters. Enrique Bulit Goñi has an unrivalled reputation for his indirect tax skills and is a top municipal tax specialist in the Argentine market. Competitors praise this small firm as being "a strong competitor" and "very specialised in local tax".

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Estudio O'Farrell specialises in corporate taxand tax planning for foreign investors in Argentina, and is praised for its success in tax litigation. Miguel Alejandro Máximo Tesón heads the tax team and is highly respected for his knowledge of tax litigation. ... [more]

Estudio O'Farrell specialises in corporate taxand tax planning for foreign investors in Argentina, and is praised for its success in tax litigation. Miguel Alejandro Máximo Tesón heads the tax team and is highly respected for his knowledge of tax litigation. The firm has an extensive international tax client list including Telefónica Group, Ford, and Nextel.

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KPMG is a sophisticated tax and transfer pricing firm. Marcelo Castillo is highly regarded for his exceptional transfer pricing skills.

The tax department of M&M Bomchil has one of the top cross-border customs practices in the Argentine market. Senior partner Máximo Luis Bomchil represents domestic and foreign clients and advises them in corporate matters such as acquisitions and ... [more]

The tax department of M&M Bomchil has one of the top cross-border customs practices in the Argentine market. Senior partner Máximo Luis Bomchil represents domestic and foreign clients and advises them in corporate matters such as acquisitions and reorganisations. [hide]

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites, Arnsten & Martínez de Hoz Jr has a distinguished practice in the Argentine tax market. Led by Manuel María Benites, members of the firm offer a broad range of services to national and foreign clients with offices in the ... [more]

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites, Arnsten & Martínez de Hoz Jr has a distinguished practice in the Argentine tax market. Led by Manuel María Benites, members of the firm offer a broad range of services to national and foreign clients with offices in the US, Buenos Aires and the Argentine province Mendoza,located in the western central part of the Argentina in the Cuvo region. Luis Marcelo Núñez shares with Benites excellent skills in cross-border structuring and M&A.

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Led by Eduardo Raúl Mujica and Gabriela Inés Buratti, Abeledo Gottheil Abogados's tax practice has specialists in tax controversy and indirect tax. Buratti specialises in tax planning and tax litigation. Mujica is an accomplished professor and litigator ... [more]

Led by Eduardo Raúl Mujica and Gabriela Inés Buratti, Abeledo Gottheil Abogados's tax practice has specialists in tax controversy and indirect tax. Buratti specialises in tax planning and tax litigation. Mujica is an accomplished professor and litigator who is praised by peers for his expertise in tax and customs law. The firm has represented many clients in the Argentine market such as Pepsi Cola and Mitsui in matters argued before the Supreme Court.

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Allende & Brea is led by María Fernanda López Abramovich and advises on tax planning and structuring and on issues related to intercompany transactions, including transfer pricing. The practice also represents clients in tax-related administrative and ... [more]

Allende & Brea is led by María Fernanda López Abramovich and advises on tax planning and structuring and on issues related to intercompany transactions, including transfer pricing. The practice also represents clients in tax-related administrative and judicial appeal proceedings.

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Baker & McKenzie's advises in state, federal and international tax and customs matters. Joaquín Kersman and Martín Barreiro head the tax department and lead a team of highly skilled advisers. Three partners and 10 other fee earners make up the firm's ... [more]

Baker & McKenzie's advises in state, federal and international tax and customs matters. Joaquín Kersman and Martín Barreiro head the tax department and lead a team of highly skilled advisers. Three partners and 10 other fee earners make up the firm's tax advisory and customs tax departments. The firm's technical and practical tax knowledge is supplemented by its legal expertise and that has made them widely known in the market as all-round advisers.

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Cainzos, Fernández & Premrou founder Fabian Cainzos leads a group of highly qualified tax professionals in the areas of planning, M&A and business restructuring. Cainzos is a leader in M&A.

Estudio Beccar Varela has an extensive list of domestic and international clients from countries such as France, Japan, Sweden and the US, Names include Sony Ericsson and Kraft. The tax group advises clients on transfer pricing, financial derivatives, ... [more]

Estudio Beccar Varela has an extensive list of domestic and international clients from countries such as France, Japan, Sweden and the US, Names include Sony Ericsson and Kraft. The tax group advises clients on transfer pricing, financial derivatives, M&A and stock options agreements. María Inés Brandt, the former head of the department, joined Estudio Tanoira Cassagne in March 2011, so the contact now is senior associate Ezequiel Martínez Iriarte.

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Founder and partner Vicente Oscar Díaz of Estudio Diaz, Diaz, Siero y Asociados is praised by competitors for his exceptional tax controversy and litigation work.

Cecilia Goldemberg is the founder and partner of Goldemberg, Eguía & Asociados and a transfer pricing specialist. Five partners are responsible for the tax department. There are eight professionals in the transfer pricing group. Former KPMG partner Beatriz ... [more]

Cecilia Goldemberg is the founder and partner of Goldemberg, Eguía & Asociados and a transfer pricing specialist. Five partners are responsible for the tax department. There are eight professionals in the transfer pricing group. Former KPMG partner Beatriz González de Rechter joined the firm in March 2010. Founder and partner José Luis Eguía is also well known for his innovative advice regarding tax incentives.

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Lisicki, Litvin & Asociados is a boutique firm consisting of accountants and lawyers. It is a member of Kreston International, a global network of independent accounting firms.