1 April 2025
The local media have been widely reporting an imminent free trade agreement (“FTA”) between Mercosur (a customs union composed of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) and the European Union. Nonetheless, details have been sketchy and inconsistent. Special thanks to Satine Berton, 2025 intern and current candidate for a law degree at L’École de Droit de…
29 November 2023
On November 19, Argentine voters elected Javier Milei President of the Argentine Republic. Milei, an outsider with little political experience, is known for his “liberal” (in the Milton Friedman sense of the word) economic stances and his passionate televised appearances. His zealous repudiation of Argentina’s history of government intervention in the economy and redistribution of…
31 October 2023
Companies and investors are increasingly taking environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into account as they make investment decisions. But worldwide, and especially in emerging markets like Argentina, such standards can only take hold with a serious focus on compliance. The Growing Influence of ESG Criteria Sustainable development is the idea that humanity’s future rests…
7 September 2023
A recent ruling by the Commercial Court of Appeals in the case of González v. Pinto1 has reverberated throughout the business world. The ruling holds that a debtor may cancel a dollar- denominated obligation by paying a like sum in Argentine pesos at the official exchange rate plus 30%. The decision is noteworthy because that…
17 August 2023
On August 13, Argentina held its open primary elections (Elecciones Primarias Abiertas Simultáneas y Obligatorias or “PASO”). While the ostensible goal of the PASO is to narrow intra-party competition, its accessibility to all voters often serves as straw poll on overall popularity and, therefore, general election outcomes. The Political Fallout 69% of eligible voters participated. …
8 August 2023
Know Before They Go The global tendency of remote working combined with Argentina’s current economic distress make the City of Buenos Aires a tempting destination for those who can live distant from their employer. Clients frequently consult us on remote work arrangements and we thought this primer would be a useful first step toward understanding…
16 June 2023
While much of the world routinely attracts and retains talent through equity compensation, Argentina continues to struggle to bring its laws and judicial interpretations of them into the 21st century. Equity compensation is an umbrella term for stock grants, stock options, phantom shares, and other tools that reward loyalty and performance. This article takes a…
15 June 2023
The Upcoming Argentine Presidential Elections This year, Argentina will elect a new president, vice president, and members of congress. Understanding the country’s electoral process and the concerns that drive voter choices is crucial. Here is what you should know about the upcoming Argentine presidential elections. Overview of the Electoral Process In 2023, Argentina will elect…
5 April 2023
Ruling 2/2022 by the Argentine Federal Tax Authority (AFIP) reinterpreted existing legislation to hold cryptocurrencies subject to personal property tax. Does this make sense? Can the government and the taxpayer agree on when and how to calculate the tax? How Crypto is Taxed Globally As investment in cryptocurrencies grows, governments have responded in wildly different…
12 September 2022
September/2022 – Wiener Soto Caparros On Christmas Eve, the Argentine Government issued Decree No. 886/2021, which orders a gradual phasing out of double severance for dismissals and puts an end to the prohibition on termination at will by the employer. The double severance has been in effect for over a year since the declaration of…
