"They are market leaders in the agribusiness field."
Chambers Latin America, 2019
Marval has the largest agribusiness practice in Argentina and most probably in all of Latin America in terms of size and volume of transactions. Our firm was the first one in Argentina to specialize in agribusiness. Our experience of handling cross-border agribusiness transactions is unmatched in Argentina.
Since 2002, we have advised local and foreign clients on the acquisition of more than one million hectares of farmland throughout Latin America, including Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia.
Our agribusiness practice covers a wide range of matters including:
- Inbound investments by foreign investors, including private equity, venture capital and fixed asset funds
- Outbound investments by Argentine investors, including investing as limited partners in private equity, venture capital and fixed asset funds
- Mergers and acquisitions of agribusiness companies in the farmland, cattle, pork, poultry, dairy, biofuels, fertilizers, storage, logistics and biogenetics sectors
- Due diligence audits
- Planning and structuring of agribusiness onshore and offshore joint ventures
- Shareholder agreements
- Governmental approvals and regulatory requirements in the production, commercialization, distribution, import and export of grain, cattle, pork and poultry industries
- Restructurings and spin-offs
Frequently asked questions from our customers
Transactions, investments, and expansion in the agribusiness sector
• Legal structuring of investments for agribusiness projects in Argentina.
• Acquisition of rural assets, production facilities, and agro-industrial businesses.
• Joint ventures, production agreements, strategic alliances, and export-related transactions.
What legal aspects should be assessed before investing in the agricultural sector?
The corporate structure, ownership and legal status of the assets involved, operating agreements, sector-specific regulations, applicable tax treatment, and any permits, authorizations, or restrictions that may apply depending on the activity, jurisdiction, and type of project.
How we add value?
Comprehensive advice for investing, operating, and growing in agribusiness
We assist investors, companies, and funds with acquisitions, joint ventures, transaction structuring, due diligence processes, commercial agreements, and regional expansion strategies in the agricultural and agro-industrial sector.