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Managing Partner: Maximiliano D'Auro
Quick facts
# Partners

120

# Other qualified practitioners

45

# Total number of practitioners

165

Languages

Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese

Network memberships

WorldServicesGroup, Club de Abogados, Interlex, ALAE

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Restructuring and insolvency
Firm overview

Founded in 1897, Beccar Varela is among the best full-service corporate law firms in Argentina, with a team of over 160 lawyers, many of whom have studied or worked in the world’s business capitals. With a main office in the heart of Buenos Aires and a branch in Buenos Aires province, their attorneys have advised clients for over 125 years. Their superb relations with law firms and clients throughout the region enable them to support complex cross-border initiatives and Latin America-wide strategies. Their office in the free trade zone in Montevideo, Uruguay, offers clients strategic legal guidance for regional operations.

Other offices

Torre de las Naciones
Luis García 695, 9th Floor.
Tigre, Buenos Aires Province
B1648AEC
Argentina

WTC Montevideo Free Zone
Dr.Luis Bonavita 1294
Office 310
Montevideo
11300
Uruguay
T: (+598)2626-2245

Key practice areas
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Competition
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • Investment funds
  • M&A
  • Private equity
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Structured finance/securitisation
Sector expertise
  • Agriculture
  • Aviation
  • Automotive
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Food and beverage
  • Gaming
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Mining
  • Natural resources
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Shipping
  • Technology and telecommunications
  • Transport
Address:
Edificio República, Tucumán 1, 5th floor
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, C1049AAA
Tel:+54 11 4379 6800 Fax:+54 11 4379 6869 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://www.beccarvarela.com
Rankings published in 2026
Banking and finance
Tier 2
22 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja
8 practice areas
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Marval O'Farrell Mairal
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Allende & Brea
6 practice areas
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Beccar Varela
10 practice areas
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Martínez de Hoz & Rueda
10 practice areas
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Salaverri | Burgio | Wetzler Malbrán
7 practice areas
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TCA Tanoira Cassagne
7 practice areas
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Tavarone Rovelli Salim & Miani
7 practice areas
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Tier 3

Baker McKenzie
5 practice areas
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Bomchil
10 practice areas
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DLA Piper Argentina
6 practice areas
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Errecondo Gonzalez & Funes
7 practice areas
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Mitrani Caballero
5 practice areas
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Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen
9 practice areas
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Tier 4

Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados
6 practice areas
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MBP Partners
6 practice areas
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Nicholson y Cano
8 practice areas
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Zang Bergel & Viñes
7 practice areas
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Tier 5

Alfaro Abogados
5 practice areas
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Estudio Garrido Abogados
5 practice areas
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Estudio O'Farrell
8 practice areas
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Notable

Richards Cardinal Tützer Zabala & Zaefferer
4 practice areas
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Capital markets
Tier 2
17 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja
8 practice areas
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Marval O'Farrell Mairal
8 practice areas
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Salaverri | Burgio | Wetzler Malbrán
7 practice areas
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Tier 2

Beccar Varela
10 practice areas
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Bomchil
10 practice areas
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Errecondo Gonzalez & Funes
7 practice areas
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Martínez de Hoz & Rueda
10 practice areas
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Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen
9 practice areas
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TCA Tanoira Cassagne
7 practice areas
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Tavarone Rovelli Salim & Miani
7 practice areas
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Tier 3

DLA Piper Argentina
6 practice areas
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Tier 4

MBP Partners
6 practice areas
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Nicholson y Cano
8 practice areas
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Zang Bergel & Viñes
7 practice areas
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Tier 5

Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados
6 practice areas
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Estudio O'Farrell
8 practice areas
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Notable

A&O Shearman
4 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 1
26 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Baker McKenzie
5 practice areas
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Beccar Varela
10 practice areas
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Bruchou & Funes de Rioja
8 practice areas
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Marval O'Farrell Mairal
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Allende & Brea
6 practice areas
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Bomchil
10 practice areas
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Martínez de Hoz & Rueda
10 practice areas
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Mitrani Caballero
5 practice areas
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Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen
9 practice areas
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Tier 3

Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados
6 practice areas
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MBP Partners
6 practice areas
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Salaberren & López Sansón (SyLS)
3 practice areas
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Salaverri | Burgio | Wetzler Malbrán
7 practice areas
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Tavarone Rovelli Salim & Miani
7 practice areas
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Zang Bergel & Viñes
7 practice areas
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Tier 4

Alfaro Abogados
5 practice areas
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Beretta Godoy
4 practice areas
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Brons & Salas
5 practice areas
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DLA Piper Argentina
6 practice areas
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Errecondo Gonzalez & Funes
7 practice areas
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Estudio Bunge
1 practice area
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Estudio O'Farrell
8 practice areas
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Notable

Bunge Smith & Luchía Puig
2 practice areas
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Canosa Abogados
4 practice areas
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Estudio Garrido Abogados
5 practice areas
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Estudio Ortiz & Asociados
2 practice areas
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Restructuring and insolvency
Tier 3
6 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja
8 practice areas
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Tier 2

Bomchil
10 practice areas
View full profile

Tier 3

Beccar Varela
10 practice areas
View full profile
Martínez de Hoz & Rueda
10 practice areas
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Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen
9 practice areas
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Notable

Zang Bergel & Viñes
7 practice areas
View profile
Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Estudio Beccar Varela, founded in 1897, is one of Argentina’s leading full-service corporate law firms. With more than 160 lawyers, the firm combines over 125 years of experience with a global business vision to deliver strategic legal solutions. Its practice spans corporate, banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, dispute resolution, energy, fintech, and regulatory matters. Known for innovation and a strong commitment to sustainability, Beccar Varela advises local and international clients across diverse industries, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in complex transactions and high-profile cases 

Highlight 

The firm advised Itaú Unibanco, Brazil’s largest bank, in negotiating post-closing purchase price adjustments with Banco Macro following the sale of Banco Itaú Argentina S.A. The matter involved complex negotiations and concluded with a settlement that achieved a satisfactory outcome for both parties, underscoring the firm’s expertise in cross-border transactions and post-M&A dispute resolution. 

 

Key Publishable  

GDM Argentina, IDB Invest, Banco Galicia, Bering III, Itau Unibanco

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Deal Highlights
3 results3 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Vista Oil & Gas - Bond Issue
2021-08-01
Beccar Varela
Mexico
Bond issue
Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires, Itau Unibanco, Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Banco Santander, Banco BBVA Peru, Itau Valores SA, Macro Securities Sociedad de Bolsa
Underwriter
Integral Acquisition Corp. 1 - M&A
2023-10-20
Beccar Varela
Argentina
M&A
Integral Acquisition Corp. 1
Buyer
Banco Mariva - Bond issue
2026-06-30
Beccar Varela
Argentina
Bond issue
Luciana Denegri
Banco Mariva
Issuer
IFLR1000
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