About Us
Founded in 1991, Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen (PAGBAM), is a full service law firm specialized in advising local and international companies and entities.
With more than 30 years of experience and solidity in the industry, we offer our clients strategic and innovative solutions to their most complex legal and commercial matters and, at the same time, we provide coordinated legal advice and transactional capability in Argentina, Chile and the rest of Latin America through our offices in Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile and New York (United States).
We are a multidisciplinary group of lawyers with extensive experience in different areas and industries, which allows us to structure comprehensive and creative solutions according to the needs of our clients.
Since its creation, PAGBAM has been internationally recognized for its expertise in various practices, reflected in the numerous awards granted by specialized publications, which for more than 30 years have placed us among the best law firms in Argentina and the region. For example, PAGBAM was the first Latin American law firm to be selected by Chambers & Partners as the “Latin America Law Firm of the Year”.
Equality and Diversity
Since its foundation, PAGBAM is well known by its warm work environment, and the interaction among people from different backgrounds, training and experiences, which allows us to understand the problems of our clients and obtain the best results.
In PAGBAM we apply a strict Equality and Diversity Policy whose aim is to ensure non-discrimination in all its forms, especially for the purposes of the selection, promotion and remuneration of our lawyers and staff. We also promote harmony between family, work and personal life.
Awards
ELITE FIRM ARGENTINA 2021
We are proud to be recognised once more by Latin Lawyer as an Elite Firm in Argentina.
“PAGBAM offers the best service to clients with respect to their most significant business transactions, most critical disputes and most challenging legal issues”.
ELITE FIRM ARGENTINA 2021
We are proud to be recognised once more by Latin Lawyer as an Elite Firm in Argentina.
“PAGBAM offers the best service to clients with respect to their most significant business transactions, most critical disputes and most challenging legal issues”.
Chambers Global 2021
“PAGBAM is one of the largest and most dynamic full service law firms in Argentina and Latin America. (…)PAGBAM has a market reputation for standing right next to their clients in challenging situations, for having a strong values and an active commitment to the community”
Chambers Global 2021
PAGBAM has been ranked by Chambers & Partners Global for the following practice areas:
- Banking & Finance
- Corporate/M&A
- Dispute Resolution
- Tax
In addition to the practice rankings, the following attorneys were recognized:
- Manuel Benites: Tax
- Diego Serrano Redonnet: Banking & Finance, Corporate and M&A
- Santiago Daireaux: Corporate and M&A
- Jorge L. Pérez Alati: Corporate and M&A
- Mariano F. Grondona: Corporate and M&A
- Guillermo E. Quiñoa: Dispute Resolution
- L. Marcelo Núñez: Tax
- P. Eugenio Aramburu: Corporate and M&A
PAGBAM Schwencke Chile
- Juan Pablo Schwencke: Corporate and M&A
Chambers Latin America 2022
Latin American Firm of the Year
“Full Service Powerhouse”
“PAGBAM consistently ranks among the top law firms in Latin America, both by practice area and in general. PAGBAM is committed to providing legal advice that is insightful and valuable for its clients.”
Chambers Latin America 2022
PAGBAM has been ranked by Chambers & Partners Latin America for the following practice areas:
- Banking & Finance
- Competition/Antitrust
- Consumer Law
- Corporate/M&A
- Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property
- Labour & Employment
- Public Law
- Real Estate
- Tax
PAGBAM Schwencke Chile
- Corporate/ M&A
In addition to the practice rankings, the following attorneys were recognized:
- Jorge L. Pérez Alati: Corporate and M&A
- Manuel Benites: Tax
- Diego Serrano Redonnet: Banking & Finance; Corporate and M&A
- Guillermo E. Quiñoa: Dispute Resolution; Real Estate
- Santiago Daireaux: Corporate and M&A
- P. Eugenio Aramburu: Corporate and M&A
- Luis D. Barry: Competition & Antitrust; Consumer Law
- L. Marcelo Núñez: Tax
- Enrique Betemps: Labour & Employment
- Julio Lococo: Labour & Employment
- Francisco J. Romano: Energy – Oil & Gas
- Fernando Alonso: Intellectual Property
- Julio Lago: Intellectual Property
- Danilo Parodi Logioco: Banking & Finance
PAGBAM Schwencke Chile:
- Juan Pablo Schwencke: Corporate and M&A
Latin Lawyer 250
2018 Elite Firm
“Corporate Powerhouse”
“PAGBAM is usually to be found on one side or the other of the market’s key deals. Its brand has come to mean prestige in Buenos Aires, and both through dominance of the market and work profile it wins the admiration of clients and peers alike.”
Latin Lawyer 250
PAGBAM has been ranked by Latin Lawyer 250 for the following practice areas:
- Corporate and M&A
- Banking & Finance
- Capital Markets
- Energy
- Arbitration
- Anti corruption and Compliance
- Litigation
- Tax
- Insurance & Reinsurance
- Intellectual Property
- Labour
- Antitrust & Competition
- Telecoms & Media
- Data, Technology and Privacy Law
- Trade
- Restructuring & Insolvency
- Administrative Law
- Real Estate & Tourism
PAGBAM Schwencke Chile
- Corporate and M&A
- Banking & Finance
- Litigation
- Tax
- Private Equity
Legal 500
PAGBAM has been ranked by Legal 500 for the following practice areas:
- Banking & Finance
- Bankruptcy & Restructuring
- Competition & Antitrust
- Compliance
- Consumer Law
- Corporate/M&A
- Dispute Resolution
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- International Trade & Customs
- Labour & Employment
- Oil & Gas
- Public Law
- Real Estate
- Tax
- TMT (Telecoms, Media, Technology)
PAGBAM Schwencke Chile
- Competition & Antitrust
- Corporate/ M&A
- Dispute Resolution
- Labour & Employment
Leading Lawyers:
- Diego Serrano Redonnet: Banking & Finance; Bankruptcy & Restructuring; Corporate and M&A
- Luis D. Barry: Competition/ Antitrust; Consumer Law
- Guillermo E. Quiñoa: Bankruptcy & Restructuring; Real Estate
- Manuel M. Benites: International Trade; Tax
- Santiago Daireaux: Corporate/ M&A
- Francisco J. Romano: Oil & Gas
- Enrique A. Betemps: Labour & Employment
Next Generation Partners:
- Andrés Galíndez: Customs & International Trade
Next Generation Lawyer:
- Lucila Guerrero: Insurance
- Danilo Parodi Logioco: Banking & Finance
- Pedro Menendez San Martín: Corporate/ M&A
- Cristian M. Chang: Real Estate
- Matías Corte: Tax
- Germán Martín Quirán: Customs & International Trade
- Nicole Jaureguiberry: Public Law
LACCA
The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association has selected several of our lawyers as “Approved Counsels” and “Thought Leaders”in Latin America.
LACCA
PAGBAM has been included in the LACCA (Latin American Corporate Counsel Association) Approved list of recommended lawyers:
In-house clients have selected the following as one of the best lawyers to work with in Latin America:
- Alan Arntsen: Corporate and M&A
- Manuel Benites: Tax
- María Gabriela Grigioni: Capital Markets
- Mariano F. Grondona: Banking & Finance
- Jorge L. Pérez Alati: Corporate and M&A
- P. Eugenio Aramburu: Corporate and M&A
- Diego Serrano Redonnet: Banking & Finance
IFLR1000
“PAGBAM is a strong all-rounder in the market.”
The International Financial Law Review has selected several of our lawyers as Highly Regarded and Notable Practitioners.
IFLR1000
PAGBAM has been ranked by International Financial Law Review for the following practice areas:
- Banking & Finance
- Capital Market: Debt
- Capital Market: Equity
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Project Development
PAGBAM Schwencke Chile
- Banking & Finance
The following attorneys were recognized as recommended lawyers by International Financial Law Review:
Highly regarded:
- Alan Arntsen: Banking & Finance; M&A
- Santiago Daireaux: Private Equity; M&A
- Mariano F. Grondona: Banking; M&A
- Jorge L. Pérez Alati: Private Equity; M&A
- Diego Serrano Redonnet: Restructuring & Insolvency
- Francisco J. Romano: Project Development
PAGBAM Schwencke Chile
- Juan Pablo Schwencke: Capital Markets; Investment Funds; Project Development; Banking; Project Finance; Private Equity; M&A
Notable practitioner:
- Danilo Parodi Logioco: Banking & Finance; Corporate M&A
- Tomás Fernández Madero
Global Arbitration Review – GAR
“PAGBAM has a huge reputation in Argentina and their lawyers offer solid knowledge.”
Global Arbitration Review – GAR
“PAGBAM has a huge reputation in Argentina and their lawyers offer solid knowledge.”
Best Lawyers
Best lawyers recognized the following attorneys:
- Jorge L. Pérez Alati: Corporate and M&A; Private Equity
- Mariano F. Grondona: Banking & Finance; Capital Markets; Communications; Corporate and M&A; Private Equity
- Manuel Benites: Corporate and M&A; Litigation; Tax
- Alan Arntsen: Banking & Finance; Corporate and M&A
- Diego Serrano Redonnet: Banking & Finance; Capital Markets; Corporate and M&A; Insolvency & Reorganization;
- Julio C. Stefanoni Zani: Labor
- Guillermo E. Quiñoa: Corporate and M&A; Real Estate
- María Gabriela Grigioni: Banking & Finance; Capital Markets
- Luis M. Incera: Arbitration & Mediation; Insolvency & Reorganization; Litigation; Sports
- Santiago Daireaux: Corporate and M&A
- P. Eugenio Aramburu: Corporate and M&A
- Luis D. Barry: Banking & Finance, Competition; Corporate and M&A; Product Liability
- L. Marcelo Núñez: Tax
- Enrique Betemps: Labor
- Fernando Alonso: Intellectual Property
- Julio F. Lago: Intellectual Property
PAGBAM Schwencke Chile
- Juan Pablo Schwencke: Banking & Finance; Corporate and M&A; Private Equity
- Francisco Prado: Capital Markets; Corporate and M&A; Venture Capital
- Bárbara Neyra: Tax
- Sander van der Voorde: Antitrust
Leaders League
PAGBAM has been ranked by Leaders League for the following practice areas:
- Corporate / M&A
- Merger control
- Arbitration
- Banking & Finance
- Corporate tax
- Dispute resolution – Civil and commercial litigation
- Dispute resolution – Competition law & antitrust
- Tax law
- Dispute resolution – Claims and insurance litigation
PAGBAM Schwencke Chile
- Startups & Venture Capital
- Competition & distribution – Antitrust
- Corporate / M&a
- Labor & Employment
- Merger control
Apertura
Since this Argentinean publication publishes its annual ranking, PAGBAM is always ranked within the first places in different practice areas and in the general ranking.
Apertura
Since this Argentinean publication publishes its annual ranking, PAGBAM is always ranked within the first places in different practice areas and in the general ranking.
Who’s Who Legal
A publication that ranks Global Legal Leaders in several areas of law. WWL identifies the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts in business law based upon comprehensive, independent research.
Who’s Who Legal
Recommended lawyers
- Jorge L. Pérez Alati: M&A
- Manuel Benites: Corporate Tax – Advisory and Controversy
- Diego Serrano Redonnet: Banking & Finance; Capital Markets – Debt & Equity and Structured Finance; and Fintech
- Luis D. Barry: Competition
- Enrique A. Betemps: Labour & Employment; and Pensions & Benefits
- Julio Lococo: Labor & Employment