A Complete Legal Service — MEDRANO, RAMIREZ, PIERINI & ASSOCIATES

María Eugenia Medrano

Senior Partner · Civil, Commercial and Tax Law

Attorney at law. Graduated from University of Buenos Aires (2000). Professor of the Department of Professional Practice of the Law Faculty of UBA (1999-2002). Specialization in Civil, Commercial and Tax Law. President of "Argentinean Civil Association for the Patients Safety and Defense" (ADEPACI). Legal Advice to Business and Corporations. Languages: Fluent spoken and written English and Spanish. Chinese (intermediate level – in course).

Mariana Andrea Ramirez

Senior Partner · Labor Law

Attorney at law. Graduated from the Faculty of Law, University of Buenos Aires (2003). Professor of the Argentinean Center of Security (2007 to 2013). Solid experience in Labor and Union Law. Conflict prevention in business and labor issues. Direct contact with clients, cooperation with client´s accountants, and the rest of the staff (Administration and Human Resources).

Karina Mariela Pierini

Senior Partner · Labor Law

Attorney At Law. Graduated from University of Buenos Aires (1997). Enrolled in the City of Buenos Aires and San Isidro Bar Associations. During her continuous practice for over 30 years she gained an important experience in resolving conflicts of labor law, such as administrative proceedings (Ministry of Labor and Labor Unions) and litigation (Judicial Labor Courts). Conflict prevention in business and labor issues. She has consolidated her expertise in this area of practice through permanent counselling to corporations and active participation in academic institutions or events.

Labor Law

Our labor law and employment department, where four skilled attorneys offer permanent solutions to any conflict of this matter.

• Recruitment: Negotiation and implementation of labor contracts with complete assessment of the applicable collective labor agreement, in accordance with the qualification requirements of the company.
• Adjustment & regularization of labor relations: We solve conflict-generating situations by implementing internal regulations, with the cooperation of experts and in coordination with the Human Resources Department of the company.
• Counseling for employment management: Solutions to typical day-to-day situations: penalties for misconduct, processing licenses, layoffs and resignations, occupational diseases, collective agreements, among others.
• Correspondence: Drafting of telegrams and notification letters; immediate advice on the correct contents of legal notifications.
• Settlements: We represent and advise the company in the prior administrative proceeding at the Ministry of Labor in order to settle at the lowest cost.
• Litigation & legal representation: We specialize in employment litigation, paying close attention to each case and providing full information on procedural steps and consequences.
• Calculation of compensation: Under the law and collective agreements applicable to each case.

Civil & Commercial Law

Negotiation, Mediations and trials in the following areas of practice:

• Liability — Damages & Compensations: Breach of contract, personal injury, accidents and medical malpractice, claims against insurance companies.
• Real Estate: Sale and purchase, mortgages, condominium partitions, cooperative apartments, commercial and residential property, refinancing, deed transfers, lease preparation.
• Intellectual Property: Copyright, trademark and licensing, royalties.
• Civil & Commercial Contracts: From negotiation to drafting to final review: sale and purchase, exchange, loans, lease, deposit, transfer of rights, franchising, leasing, trust, credit card, distribution, partnerships.
• Insurance: Life, personal accidents, animals, property damage, fire, transportation. Laws 17.418, 20.091, 22.400.
• Collection: Check, promissory note, bill of exchange.
• Reorganization & Bankruptcy: Valuation of assets, organizational and debt restructuring, negotiation with banks, creditors and vendors, new credit sources, recapitalization plans.
• Partnerships & Corporations: Formation of civil associations, partnerships and foundations. Business formation in Argentina, foreign companies, business dissolutions, mergers & acquisitions, books & records.
• Federal Civil & Commercial: Trade marks and logo Law 22.362; Licenses of Invention Law 24.481 and 24.572; Collection proceedings EDESUR – EDENOR; Remedies and appeals under Consumers Rights Protection and Fair Trade Competition.

Administrative & Tax Law

A specific team dedicated to the processing of tax disputes — national or provincial — both during the administrative and judicial proceedings.

• Tax disputes: Our attorneys work in collaboration with the accountants of the company involved, obtaining a solution to the current problem and preventing future conflicts.
• Consumer Protection: Law 24.240. Comprehensive advisory to create preventive awareness.
• Fair Trading: Law 28.802. Remedies and appeals under these regulations.
• Maritime Law: Navigation Law 24.094.
• Lawsuits & Claims: Against Federal Estate, Official Government Agencies and Departments. Constitutional Law — Nullity Actions. Habeas Corpus. Habeas Data.
• Provincial fiscal bodies: Remedies and claims against AGIP, ARBA and other provincial fiscal agencies.
• G.C.B.A. & Buenos Aires Province: Lawsuits, impugnment of regulations and fiscal executions.
• ARCA — DGI and DGA: Remedies and administrative claims before ARCA DGI and DGA (Law 11.683).

Criminal Law

Even when companies are formed as corporations or limited companies, directors and officers can be criminally liable for acts performed on behalf of the Company. Our criminal defense practice focuses on representing them.

• White Collar Crimes: Concealment, forgery, injuries, fraud, tax evasion (Law 22.362), bribery, fraudulent bankruptcy, embezzlement, customs-related crimes, theft. We represent our clients in all kinds of criminal trials (oral or written procedures) and provide immediate assistance during raids, arrests and similar situations.
• Other Crimes & Felonies: Aggressive defense and representation to any person facing a criminal charge: personal injuries, homicide, possession or distribution of drugs or guns, kidnapping.
• Town Code Violations: Remedies and appeals unto City Courts. Negotiation with the Prosecutor's Office and acquittance of minor crimes.

Immigration Law

Several of our clients are foreigners — mostly businessmen or representatives of foreign companies — who must settle temporarily or permanently in Argentina. Our Law Firm has significant experience in providing immediate solutions to immigration status of foreign businessmen and their families.

• Handling of immigration matters: Business and family visas, entry permissions, removal defense, immigration & criminal law, illegal entry, deportation, arrest due to immigration violations, waivers, employment nonimmigrant and immigrant visas, consular processing, naturalization and citizenship.
• Remedies & Appeals: Before the National Migration Office in case of denial of entry or permanence.
• Translation & Legalization: Of foreign documents — birth, marriage or death certificates, business documents — complying with the corresponding chain of legalizations.

Municipal Law

Compliance with municipal legislation referring to hygiene, safety and bromatology is of utmost importance. Severe sanctions such as fines and closures may affect company assets.

• Violations to municipal legislation: Subpoenas, complete legal advice, reopenings after shutdown due to code violations, appeal of fines.