Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal recibió el premio "Argentina Law Firm of the Year 2011" de la prestigiosa editorial británica Chambers and Partners. Por tercer año consecutivo Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal recibe un premio “Chambers Latin America Awards for Excellence”.
Por sexto año consecutivo Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal recibió el premio "Argentina's Law Firm of the Year" otorgado por Who's Who Legal.
Por tercer año consecutivo Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal ha recibido el premio al "Mejor Estudio Jurídico Argentino" otorgado por International Legal Alliance.
Por sexto año consecutivo Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal recibió el premio al “Mejor Estudio Jurídico Argentino en Propiedad Intelectual” otorgado por Managing Intellectual Property.
Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal recibió el premio “Antitrust Law Firm of the Year in Argentina” al mejor estudio argentino en temas de defensa de la competencia otorgado por Corporate Intl Magazine 2011 Global Awards.
“The Argentine legal market is dominated by the giant that is Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal, a firm that has more than three times the number of lawyers of its nearest rival. It has approximately 325 lawyers and offers a cross-the-board service.”
“This full-service firm is the largest in Argentina and has an important practice in both litigation and arbitration. The firm has more than 70 people working on dispute resolution matters, who also work in tandem with litigators from the labour, insurance and IP departments. ... Sources say: ‘The firm's quality of service and understanding of the market is excellent. The lawyers stand out for the speed of their responses and the quality of their legal advice.’ ‘The firm has a fantastic team working on international and domestic litigation and it is particularly strong in the areas of energy and IP litigation’.”
“This Argentine legal powerhouse has a banking and finance team of over 60 lawyers. The firm is a dominant force in the legal market and its work in the financial sector is no exception, with a department that includes several of the market's best known and most experienced figures and also attracts new up-and-coming talent. The firm has the resources and know-how to take on cases regardless of size and complexity, and has recently undertaken market-leading work in transactions, M&As, securitisation and trusts and regulatory work. …Sources say: ‘The lawyers are outstanding, their understanding of the market is truly impressive and they always adapt their response times to meet the needs of demanding banking clients’”
“Local practitioners noted that Marval O'Farrell & Mairal is one of Argentina's largest firms and is highly respected in the banking and finance sector. The firm has a ‘very good reputation’, says one competitor, who adds: ‘we get along very well with them and think they are very good lawyers.’ Another peer compliments the firm for going the extra mile when advising its clients: ‘I think Marval is deeper in the analysis’ …‘I am very please about working with Marval,’ says one client …. ‘It is a firm I'd recommend anyone to work with’.”
“This large, full-service player has a dedicated department with broad expertise in administrative and constitutional law. The 13-strong team has been particularly involved in handling public law issues for large international companies and local authorities of late.”
““This ten-strong environmental team is a key component of the firm's energy and natural resources department. It advises clients in the industrial, agribusiness and mining sector, including several large petroleum corporations. Clients say: ‘This firm displays a high degree of commitment and excellent service in terms of speed and availability. It has strong resources and some highly impressive young lawyers.’ Sources also highlight the team's readiness to minimise conflicts and litigations.”
“This legal powerhouse has a 14-person team handling competition matters. The team has been very active of late in both merger control filings and behavioural cases, and represents national and international clients ... Sources note the firm's strong workload in this area and praise the team for its ‘close attention to clients' needs’.” “This Argentine giant has a fast-developing practice in international trade. This 13-strong group has a busy practice which includes advising companies on Mercosur regulations, anti-dumping investigations, rules of origin and trade litigation matters. ‘This firm can truly boast about its international trade practice; it is a large firm that has developed important work in this area,’ according to sources.”
“This legal powerhouse has the largest dedicated tax team in Argentina, with four partners and 32 associates working in the area. The team handles a high volume of transactional and advisory work and this is aptly complemented by a busy practice in tax litigation. It also has expertise in international tax planning … ‘This firm is clearly a leader in terms of the capabilities of its lawyers and their prestige in the market,’ say sources.”
“This leading full-service giant has a good reputation in labour and employment. The 31-strong team continues to grow and has hired five new members over the past year. The department handles a wide variety of labour issues and assists companies with restructuring issues and relocating employees, in addition to supporting businesses with the implementation of new employee protection legislation and collective bargaining agreements. ... Clients praise the firm for its ‘speed of response, understanding of business issues and high-quality service’.”
“This legal giant acts for a large number of regular clients in bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings. The firm has a team of more than 30 lawyers who dedicate time to this area, and it has been one of the most important players in the restructuring of national debt. The size of the firm, its strength across the board and its international experience make it a top choice for large multinationals with complex bankruptcy matters, and the firm has the necessary muscle to take on cases of any size….”
“This full-service firm is one of the largest in Argentina and handles the full range of IP law matters. It is popular with international clients, who value the fact that the lawyers are ‘responsive strategic thinkers with a great track record of providing successful, cost-effective counsel.’ The team focuses primarily on patent and trade mark counselling and litigation. Clients particularly admire the firm's proactivity and innovative thinking, with its customs training seminars aimed at aiding officials in spotting counterfeit goods being an excellent example.”
“This firm is the largest in Argentina and has a 12-strong team which handles real estate matters. The team advises an impressive range of large international clients ... Clients praise the firm for its ‘focus on clients' needs’ and its ‘emphasis on finding permanent solutions and avoiding conflicts’.”
“This full-service firm is one of the largest in Argentina and handles the full range of IP law matters. It is popular with international clients, who value the fact that the lawyers are ‘responsive strategic thinkers with a great track record of providing successful, cost-effective counsel.’ The team focuses primarily on patent and trade mark counselling and litigation. ”
“The country's largest firm has a long-standing presence in the energy field and has distinct capabilities in the oil and gas sector. ... Sources draw attention to the firm's strong position in the market.” Regarding the Mining practice this guide says: “This large team debuts in the rankings this year and acts as ongoing counsel to a distinguished list of clients … Clients value the firm's knowledge of both mining and labour issues.”
“This large full-service law firm has a 12-person team working on insurance issues. ... Sources highlight the firm's global presence and the experience of the department from senior partners down to associates. The team is also particularly well known for its expertise in the maritime insurance sector.”
“This legal powerhouse is the largest in Argentina and continues to dominate the market across the board. The corporate department continues to be the largest in the country with a 100-strong team led by 21 partners. The size of the department makes Marval a firm of choice for large companies with complex transactions. The scope of the services available and the quality of legal advice rendered never fails to impress clients, and peers highlight the team's indisputable standing in the market. The team is particularly well regarded for its in-depth understanding of the sector and its business know-how. .. Sources say: ‘It is the largest firm in town, its multidisciplinary teams are experienced in all legal areas and it has the muscle to take on any matter, regardless of its size or complexity. The lawyers combine specialist labour and transactional expertise with the local knowledge to make our transactions a success. The team is commercially minded and protected our interests while closing the deal’.”
“’Marval O'Farrell & Mairal is the law firm dealing with M&A,’ says one competitor, while another called it ‘the number one firm’. …. the firm outpaced the legal market in M&A. ‘They have set the standard for legal excellence in Argentina’, says one attorney.”
“This Argentine legal powerhouse has a telecoms and broadcasting department with nine lawyers working in the area. TMT clients benefit from the firm's strength across the board, and the firm truly has the muscle to take on cases of any size and complexity. Its indisputable international expertise makes it the firm of choice for many of the largest multinational companies and its impressive portfolio includes many high-profile names … Market sources highlight the team's strengths in broadcasting and telecoms work, and the strong collaboration between the department and the firm's market-leading litigation team. ‘These lawyers are the best in the field for regulatory and litigation matters, and the size and experience of their team allows them to take on complex contentious work,’ highlight sources.”