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Buenos Aires is a major cosmopolitan city in Latin America that is culturally vibrant and an undisputed leader in trade, finance, gastronomy, fashion, art, education, and entertainment.

Argentina is a key player in South America and a member of Mercosur, a trading block that also includes Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Due to its geopolitical and economic importance, Argentina is also a member of the G-20, which encompasses the world's major economies, and a part of the group of the new industrialized countries (NICs).

Benefiting from rich natural resources, a diversified industrial base, a well-educated work force and a strong professional services sector, Argentina's economy is the second most developed and important in South America. The income per capita is one of the highest in the region and the World Bank ranks Argentina 27th according to its nominal GDP. Argentina is also one of the most advanced and efficient food producers in the world, is becoming a relevant oil and gas producer and is showing enormous growth in the knowledge industry. 

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Recognition

Chambers & Partners

• Global Guide
• Ranked Departments (Corporate/M&A)
• Ranked Lawyers – Juan Martín Arocena (Foreign expert for Brazil) Michael R Rattagan (Foreign expert for Brazil) Michael R Rattagan (Band 4)
• Latin America Guide
  • Ranked Departments (band 5 en corporate/ M&A)
  • Ranked Lawyer (Corporate/M&A band 4 Michael R. Rattagan)

Who is Who Legal

• Corporate Immigration – Roberto Pablo Bauzá
• Energy – Michael R Rattagan
• Mining – Michael R Rattagan
• Project Finance – Michael R Rattagan

Expert Guides

• Energy and Natural Resources + Best (Michael R.Rattagan)

Dentons Rattagan Arocena recognized by The Legal 500

October 27, 2023

Argentina: We are delighted to announce that The Legal 500, a prestigious guide that has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world for more than 30 years, has recognized our firm in its 2024 edition.

Dentons excels in Chambers Latin America 2024

August 25, 2023

Top legal rankings publisher Chambers once again recommends Dentons' excellent client service and legal expertise throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Dentons achieves top rankings in Chambers Latin America 2022

August 27, 2021

Latin America: Chambers Latin America 2022 has awarded Dentons 125 quality rankings across the Latin America region. Together with the Chambers Global and Brazil guides, the leading legal publisher now recognizes Dentons offices across Brazil, Chile, the Caribbean, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Bolivia’s previously announced combination Guevara & Gutierrez.

Insights

Removal of foreign exchange controls in Argentina

April 16, 2025

Argentina: Effective April 14, 2025, through Communication “A” No. 8226, the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (“BCRA”) has significantly eased the restrictions on the purchase of U.S. dollars (“USD”) through the Official Exchange Market (“MLC”).

Decree 196/2025: Legal Regime for Autonomous Vehicles in the National Traffic and Road Safety Law

April 1, 2025

Argentina: The National Government has enacted Decree 196/2025 (hereinafter, the ‘Decree’), which incorporates autonomous vehicles into the National Traffic and Road Safety Law. According to the recitals of the Decree, this incorporation is a consequence of the advancements in autonomous vehicles technology.

Decree 143/2025: Reform in Copyright Management

March 7, 2025

Argentina: The National Government has enacted Decree 143/2025 (hereinafter, the "Decree"), introducing substantial modifications to the collective management system for copyright and related rights in Argentina. As stated in the recitals of the Decree, this change aims to establish a more equitable and flexible regulatory framework for the various stakeholders in the sector.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Rattagan Arocena appoints new Partner and two Counsel

April 15, 2025

Argentina: The members of Dentons Rattagan Arocena promoted Nahuel Alvarez-Wachter as new Partner of the Buenos Aires office, and Cecilia de Múgica and Fernando Neville as Counsel, both from the Firm's labor area.

Dentons Rattagan Arocena advised ZoomAgri on a loan agreement with IDB Lab

December 11, 2024

Argentina: This agreement aims to optimize the supply chain of agricultural raw materials in Latin America through the consolidation of ZoomAgri, an Argentine platform that has designed and developed technology based on artificial intelligence that allows the recognition of varieties and quality of agricultural raw materials in a fast way, facilitating industrial, commercial and storage decision-making in real time to make these operations more efficient.

Dentons Rattagan Arocena advised O-tek Internacional S.A.S. and WIG Latam Holding GmbH in the purchase of 74.9% of the shares of O-tek Argentina S.A. and O-tek Servicios Argentina S.A.

May 28, 2024

Dentons Rattagan Arocena, together with Dentons Cárdenas & Cárdenas, advised the Colombian company O-tek Internacional S.A.S. and the Austrian company WIG Latam Holding GmbH (both buyers from the same Austrian Wietersdorfer group) in the purchase of 74.9% of the shares in the Argentine companies O-tek Argentina S.A. and O-tek Servicios Argentina S.A., and in the indirect purchase of O-tek Servicios Chile S.A.

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