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THE FIRM This firm has a strong presence in the corporate sector. The team handles transactional and general corporate work and has established a solid foothold in private equity, where it works with clients such as HM Capital Partners. It recently advised the California Burrito Company on its international expansion into Colombia and Chile. It also represented Estrella Overseas in the restructuring and refinancing of a US45 million investment from an affiliate of Medley Capital.

Sources say: "This firm stands out for its commercial vision and knowledge of various Argentine industries. It also offers very good value for money and is flexible in terms of pricing for minor matters, which means we can avoid having to use another firm for other issues."

KEY INDIVIDUALS Senior partner Gustavo Garrido is "experienced, extremely dedicated to his clients and a very strong negotiator," according to sources. International peers also highlight his private equity expertise: "He stands out – I'd sit him alongside New York lawyers any time." Diego Garrido is "very good at understanding and developing the business end of potential deals," according to clients. Lucas Granillo Ocampo is "methodical, efficient, technically excellent and very good at dealing with clients."

Chambers and Partners
39 Parker Street
London WC2B 5PQ