Estudio Beccar Varela
- Founded
- 1897-01-01 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Headquarters
- Buenos Aires, Argentina (with branch in Tigre and office in Montevideo, Uruguay)
- Phone
- +54 11 4379-6800
Estudio Beccar Varela is a premier full-service law firm in Argentina, founded in 1897 by Horacio Beccar Varela. With over 125 years of uninterrupted practice, the firm has established itself as a cornerstone of corporate legal advisory in the country, advising local and international companies across all industries. Its team comprises more than 160 specialised lawyers, many of whom have studied or worked in global business capitals, and is supported by motivated paralegals and administrative staff. The firm’s head office is located in the heart of Buenos Aires, with a branch in Tigre and an office in Montevideo, Uruguay, enabling seamless support for cross-border initiatives. Beccar Varela is recognised for its innovative practice, combining deep historical experience with modern legal solutions, and has been honoured with numerous industry awards. It was the first full-service law firm in Argentina to join the United Nations Global Compact (2016) and to produce a Sustainability Report (2020). The firm maintains a strong pro bono commitment and has a Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Active in international networks such as World Services Group, Interlex, and ALAE, Beccar Varela serves clients in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian and Portuguese, and operates certified German and Country Desks.
Detailed Review
History
Estudio Beccar Varela was founded on 8 July 1897 by Horacio Beccar Varela in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It has operated continuously for more than 125 years, making it one of the oldest law firms in Latin America. The firm has deep roots in Argentine legal tradition while evolving to meet modern business demands.
Services and Practice Areas
As a full-service law firm, Beccar Varela provides legal services across more than 25 practice areas including Corporate/M&A, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, Fintech, ESG, Litigation & Arbitration, Labour & Employment, and Public Law. The firm advises multinational corporations, national companies, start-ups, not-for-profit organisations, and high-net-worth individuals. It also owns Fideicomisos y Mandatos S.A., a trust services company that acts as trustee and escrow agent in client transactions.
Sustainability and Ethics
Beccar Varela distinguishes itself through a strong commitment to sustainability and ethics. In 2016 it became the first full-service law firm in Argentina to sign the United Nations Global Compact, and in 2020 it published its first Sustainability Report. Its pro bono programme, formalised in 2001, focuses on access to justice for vulnerable groups. The firm has a Diversity & Inclusion Committee that works to enhance diversity within its ranks.
International Reach
The firm’s international presence is supported by memberships in global legal networks – World Services Group (WSG), Interlex, and ALAE (Aliança de Advocacia Empresarial) – and a founding membership in the Club de Abogados Iberoamérica. Beccar Varela operates a certified German Desk and various Country Desks, and its lawyers are fluent in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. In addition to its Buenos Aires headquarters, the firm has a branch in Tigre (northern Buenos Aires) and an office in Montevideo, Uruguay, offering strategic guidance for regional operations.
Leadership
Beccar Varela is governed by a Managing Partner and an Executive Committee. In April 2024 (or 2025), Maximiliano N. D’Auro succeeded Horacio E. Beccar Varela as Managing Partner; Horacio E. Beccar Varela remains as Managing Partner Emeritus. The firm is owned by its partners, many of whom are descendants of the founding family. Key partners include Emilio Beccar Varela (IP & TMT), Roberto A. Fortunati (Natural Resources, M&A, Banking & Finance), Daniel Levi (Corporate Finance, Banking), and Miguel Carlos Remmer (German Desk, Executive Committee member).
Awards and Recognition
Beccar Varela consistently earns top-tier rankings from legal directories such as Chambers Latin America and The Legal 500. It was recently honoured at the Latin Finance 2025 Deals of the Year Awards (January 2026), reflecting its continued prominence in corporate legal advisory.
Key Products
Fideicomisos y Mandatos S.A.
A trust services company owned by Beccar Varela that acts as trustee and escrow agent in client transactions.