Beretta Godoy was singled out for its expertise by the latest edition of Chambers Latin America in the following areas of practice:

• Corporate M&A
• Dispute Resolution
• Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
• Tax

 CORPORATE M&A

 What the team is known for Compact team of lawyers with noteworthy activity advising on deals in the energy and natural resources sector, particularly in oil and gas-related transactions. Also has an established track record advising Chinese state-owned companies on their entry into the Argentine market. Beifang Investigation, Design & Research is among the firm’s new client wins.

 Notable practitioners

Managing partner Federico Godoy primarily focuses his practice on international commercial contracts, while possessing particular expertise in the infrastructure and mining sectors. He also offers considerable experience advising on general corporate transactions and related arbitration.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

What the team is known for Solid practice with experience acting on behalf of clients before judicial, administrative and arbitration courts. International and domestic commercial arbitration feature among the firm’s principle areas of expertise, often assisting clients from the mining and oil and gas sectors.

 Notable practitioners 

Juan Sonoda of Beretta Godoy is highlighted by sources as an “extraordinarily intelligent”practitioner who analyses issues in depth. Sonoda’s main areas of specialisation include foreign investment, international law and contractual mandates, as well as dispute resolution for international clients.

Federico Godoy of Beretta Godoy has significant experience advising domestic and international clients in arbitration proceedings. His expertise includes representing clients before the major arbitral institutions, as well as in cases under ad hoc rules.

ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES: MINING

What the team is known for Respected team of experienced lawyers operating in the mining sector. Practice group has a noteworthy track record handling a variety of sector-related matters for major clients, ranging from exploration projects to mining title contracts. Additionally well regarded for its abilities in corporate and tax matters affecting mining companies.

Strengths Observers emphasise: “The matters that the team handles for us are highly complex but we always receive a very good service. They make us feel like we are their only client.”

Notable practitioners 

Federico Godoy concentrates his practice on energy and infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on advising both international and domestic clients on investment matters within the mining sector. Market sources describe him as “an expert in mining,” going on to add that “he regularly brings new ideas to the table and is very available and well organised. We really can rely on him.”

Juan Sonoda is described by interviewees as “a very knowledgeable practitioner” in this field. His main areas of expertise include advising energy and mining clients on a range of sector-related matters within the country, as well as assisting with foreign investment, international law and dispute resolution mandates.

TAX

What the team is known for Full-service firm handling a variety of tax mandates for clients from the energy and natural resources sector in particular. Noteworthy expertise advising on domestic and international tax planning and compliance. Additionally adept in both administrative proceedings and tax litigation.

Notable practitioners 

Sources comment that Omar Beretta is “a very good lawyer.” He is a specialist in domestic and international tax planning and is particularly active providing advice to clients from the energy and natural resources sphere. Mandates related to corporate reorganisations and mining investment regimes also feature among his areas of strength.