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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.

Five years ago the PwC tax team in Chile consisted of 80 tax professionals; since that time the practice has doubled in size. Mario Fernández Vila and Julio Pereira left the firm, in March 2010, for senior positions in the Chilean Internal Revenue Service. ... [more]

Five years ago the PwC tax team in Chile consisted of 80 tax professionals; since that time the practice has doubled in size. Mario Fernández Vila and Julio Pereira left the firm, in March 2010, for senior positions in the Chilean Internal Revenue Service. Despite these personnel changes, the acquisition of 14 new associates has sustained the team's presence in the market.

PwC has some of Colombia's "best transfer pricing specialists", says another adviser. Partner Francisco González, who is recognised for his exceptional transfer pricing abilities and Carlos Mario Lafaurie Escorce who is noted by competitors as being ... [more]

PwC has some of Colombia's "best transfer pricing specialists", says another adviser. Partner Francisco González, who is recognised for his exceptional transfer pricing abilities and Carlos Mario Lafaurie Escorce who is noted by competitors as being "a brilliant and technical expert", are singled out. In June 2011, the firm hosted two events to discuss mining opportunities in Colombia and to learn how regulations and processes are changing with the exponential growth in this industry.

In December 2010, Arturo Tuesta and colleagues John Casas and Juan Manuel Salazar of PwC's Peruvian tax practice advised Canada's Scotiabank in its acquisition of Profuturo, a private pension fund. Tuesta, who is the youngest member of the tax team, ... [more]

In December 2010, Arturo Tuesta and colleagues John Casas and Juan Manuel Salazar of PwC's Peruvian tax practice advised Canada's Scotiabank in its acquisition of Profuturo, a private pension fund. Tuesta, who is the youngest member of the tax team, is praised for his capital markets and financial products experience. The 90 members of the practice advise clients on a variety of tax litigation matters. Managing partner Miguel Mur is a regular speaker at local and overseas events dealing with international tax.

PwC partner Daniel García has advised on transactions worth more than $1 billion in the past year. María José Santos is frequently mentioned by peers as a top transfer pricing specialist. Partner José Luis Shaw is well known for his capital markets and ... [more]

PwC partner Daniel García has advised on transactions worth more than $1 billion in the past year. María José Santos is frequently mentioned by peers as a top transfer pricing specialist. Partner José Luis Shaw is well known for his capital markets and financial projects experience. The team has over 100 professionals in Uruguay.

PwC operates in six locations throughout Venezuela with its headquarters in Caracas. The tax practice is at the forefront of international tax matters. Luis Fernando Miranda stands out for his excellent transfer pricing, corporate tax and cross-border ... [more]

PwC operates in six locations throughout Venezuela with its headquarters in Caracas. The tax practice is at the forefront of international tax matters. Luis Fernando Miranda stands out for his excellent transfer pricing, corporate tax and cross-border structuring knowledge and is recommended often by clients. María Corina Arocha is a popular transfer pricing specialist and is referred to by one tax attorney as "bright and detailed".