At Levene, we often serve as trusted general counsel, providing comprehensive legal guidance on the day-to-day operations and deal flow of corporations. While our corporate department offers standard legal counsel on commercial matters like intellectual property (IP) and employment law, what sets us apart is our unique integration of corporate expertise with both local and international tax advice.

Our diverse clientele comprises entrepreneurs and privately owned businesses spanning various sectors, including brands, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, services, hospitality, information technology, and media.

Central to our approach is our commitment to understanding each client's specific business objectives in detail. Through close collaboration, we grasp the interconnected nature of legal and business considerations, as well as the cross-border implications that can impact corporate legal needs.

We maintain a specialized focus on cross-border investment strategies. Leveraging our extensive network of correspondents worldwide, which includes qualified lawyers, accountants, and other service providers in the US and Europe, we seamlessly collaborate with global clients, ensuring an integrated and efficient approach to meeting their needs.

At Levene, we specialize in providing comprehensive guidance to fund managers across all stages of fund formation, structuring, and financing, ensuring a cost-effective approach. Our extensive international experience encompasses the establishment of various pool investment vehicles, open and closed funes both regulated and unregulated, in both onshore and offshore jurisdictions, catering to diverse lines of business such as private equity, venture capital, film industry, real estate, hospitality, cryptocurrencies, green bonds, farming, and more. Our expertise includes:

• Designing, establishing, and managing pool investment vehicles, including limited partnerships, companies, investment trusts, and venture capital funds, targeting both established and emerging markets.
• Transactional private equity advisory services, including leveraged buyouts, take-privates, joint venture investments, consortium deals, secondary transactions, and recapitalizations. We also conduct due diligence projects related to the underlying investments of private equity vehicles.
• Comprehensive tax and legal planning tailored to fund management needs.

By leveraging our in-depth understanding of fund management dynamics and our broad spectrum of experience, we assist fund managers in navigating the complexities of fund formation and operation efficiently and effectively.

Levene offers expert advisory services in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, partnerships, and strategic alliances, catering to both private M&A and private equity transactions. Our clientele ranges from large corporations to small businesses, private equity firms, and other stakeholders in corporate transactions.

What sets our M&A practice apart is our tax-driven approach. From the pre due diligence we recognize the critical role that local and international taxation plays in such transactions and we prioritize navigating these complexities to achieve optimal outcomes for our clients.

Unlike many firms that rely solely on junior corporate lawyers for extensive due diligence exercises, we employ a cost-effective team of seasoned professionals proficient in both legal and tax aspects relevant to target businesses in acquisitions. With our wealth of experience and expertise, we assist clients in crafting and negotiating the most suitable representations and covenants for each transaction agreement.

In instances where the scale of a transaction exceeds our capacity, we collaborate with highly specialized and senior professionals to ensure our clients receive the best possible outcome. Our primary focus is always on delivering results that exceed expectations and meet the unique needs of our clients.

At Levene, our group of tax lawyers and accountants is one of the largest international tax teams in Argentina. We pride ourselves on being a tax-driven firm, with our dedicated tax team offering innovative solutions across all areas of taxation, both domestically and internationally. Tax planning is a dynamic field where advanced strategies are crucial for optimizing outcomes and mitigating adverse consequences.

A key focus of our advisory services is on the taxation of cross-border transactions of goods and services. This includes navigating complex issues such as double taxation agreements, transfer pricing, and exchange of information. Our team possesses extensive knowledge in this ever-evolving area and is adept at guiding clients efficiently and comprehensively to minimize the impact of applicable tax rules.

In particular, we have a wealth of experience dealing with cross-border tax issues in some of the most significant jurisdictions worldwide, including the US, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Italy, Spain, UK, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and beyond. Our expertise enables us to provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients while ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations.

At Levene, we provide comprehensive assistance to clients in navigating real estate transactions from negotiation to closing. Our services encompass a wide range of activities, including:

• Facilitating the negotiation and finalization of real estate acquisitions and sales, including drafting purchase agreements, financing documents, tax-deferred and multiple-party exchange agreements, escrow instructions, and related paperwork.
• Representation of both landlords and tenants in leasing transactions, spanning retail, office, industrial, and subleasing agreements.
• Guidance in all aspects of real estate development, including industrial, residential, hotel, and downtown projects. We specialize in the creation and operation of residential, commercial, and mixed-use condominiums and planned unit developments.
• Assisting clients in securing financing for real estate ventures, advising on financing methods and alternatives, and structuring and documenting transactions such as real estate mortgages, fiduciary structures, contracts of sale, and sale-and-leasebacks.
• Partnership, joint venture, and real estate investment advisory services.
• Handling real property matters and projects abroad, including acquisitions, leases, secured transactions, and lending.
• Navigating land use regulations and securing project permits from government entities. Our practice includes preparing and processing local, state, and federal permit applications related to land use and environmental regulation of development projects, often in collaboration with specialized counsel.

With our multidisciplinary approach and deep expertise in real estate law and transactions, we offer our clients comprehensive and strategic guidance to achieve their real estate objectives efficiently and effectively

A family office may take various forms, from a distinct legal entity managing family affairs to a network of employees and advisors working collaboratively. With our deep understanding of the concerns and intricacies involved in managing wealth, we provide invaluable assistance in setting up and operating family offices.

We specialize in the establishment and governance of both single and multi-family offices, offering comprehensive advice as clients expand their operations. Whether the family office is large or small, operating domestically orinternationally, we provide the tailored legal and tax services necessary for success.

We maintain close partnerships with international banks and asset managers, ensuring our clients receive holistic support and guidance tailored to their unique needs.

Levene is adept at advising clients on establishing and restructuring trusts, fiduciary structures, and foundations, both domestically and overseas. With extensive experience in setting up private trust companies, purpose trusts, protectorship vehicles, and foundations, we meticulously navigate applicable tax requirements and potential areas of conflict between common law and civil law.

In addition, we possess a wealth of experience in managing disputes involving settlors/grantors, beneficiaries, trustees, or protectors, ensuring our clients receive effective resolution strategies tailored to their specific needs.

Recognizing that the long-term success of commercial operations hinges on a plan for orderly succession, our team specializes in advising individuals and families who own businesses. Leveraging our expertise in proper governance, estate planning and the interconnected realms of business and tax law, we offer practical yet sound advice to clients.

We collaborate closely with clients to develop comprehensive succession plans aimed at transferring management responsibility and financial assets while safeguarding the estate and business from potential legal disputes. At Levene, we are committed to empowering our clients to navigate the complexities of wealth and business succession planning with confidence and clarity.

At Levene, our team specializes in assisting successful families and entrepreneurs worldwide in structuring their assets to preserve wealth for current and future generations.

We offer comprehensive advice on all aspects of wealth structuring, utilizing domestic and international trusts and foundations, as well as private trust companies in various jurisdictions. Our services extend to coordinating the acquisition of suitable investments tailored to our clients' needs and objectives.

Our expertise encompasses the design and implementation of new structures, as well as the review and optimization of existing ones. Additionally, we guide clients through the complexities of investment regulations, accounting practices, tax considerations, and compliance requirements.

Our clientele comprises both local families and international ones, including those with US or European connections seeking to mitigate their exposure to tax liabilities. With a focus on personalized solutions and strategic planning, we are dedicated to helping our clients safeguard and grow their wealth effectively across generations.

No planning is good without a proper tax planning. Levene has a long-standing history of serving successful individuals and their families, offering tailored solutions to address their personal tax needs. With a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding high net worth clients, we specialize in helping them mitigate tax exposure both during their lifetimes and for future generations.

Our tax team brings valuable cross-border experience and knowledge to the table, particularly adept at navigating complex scenarios for clients with interests spanning multiple jurisdictions.

Our role often involves structuring business affairs and family investments, optimizing financial product investments, utilizing trusts and other vehicles for investment structuring, addressing tax implications arising from divorce, and minimizing inheritance and gift taxes.

Moreover, we assist international clients in securing significant tax benefits through our expertise in cross-border residence and domicile regimes.

With extensive experience in handling US tax and compliance issues, particularly concerning US situs assets, US citizens, and green card holders, we offer comprehensive support to clients facing these complexities.

Our diverse clientele includes a broad spectrum of professionals, entrepreneurs, families, and landowners, whom we represent across multiple jurisdictions. At Levene, we are committed to delivering personalized and strategic tax solutions that optimize outcomes for our clients across their various interests and endeavors.

Levene's dedicated team of accountants, boasting both local and international expertise, is here to assist you with a comprehensive range of tax-related services, including:

• Annual tax planning tailored to the unique needs of high net worth individuals, ensuring strategic tax optimization.
• Preparation and/or review of tax returns to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support during tax audits conducted by national, provincial, and municipal tax authorities, providing expert guidance and representation throughout the process.
• Optimization of the tax variable in administrative processes at both personal and company levels, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Certification and preparation of accounting reports, including Revenue, Sales, Source of Funds (fixed assets and properties), and Income and Expenditure for Tax Purposes, providing comprehensive documentation to support tax filings and compliance.

With our specialized team's expertise and attention to detail, you can trust Levene to manage your tax filings with precision and efficiency, allowing you to focus on your core business and personal objectives with confidence.