Diego Krischcautzky

Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal

Diego Krischcautzky joined Marval, O'Farrell & Mairal in 1997 has been a partner of the firm since 2006. His practice is focused on business law, mainly on mergers and acquisitions.

He has extensive experience in M&A transactions, structuring and financing of private equity investments and counseling and structuring of local and international investments. He works regularly with companies and investment funds.

Both Chambers Global and Chambers Latin America have recently recognized him as a 'Leading Lawyer in Argentina' for Private Equity and Corporate/M&A. In addition, the International Financial Law Review and Latin Lawyer have listed him as a recommended lawyer for M&A and Private Equity.

Prior to joining Marval he was an associate at Arthur Andersen - Norte Sabino Asesores Legales (1995 to 1997). He graduated in law with honors from the Universidad de Buenos Aires in 1995, and completed a Master in Law and Economics at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella in 2000-2001.

He contributes regularly to local and international publications in his areas of expertise and is a member of the City of Buenos Aires Bar.

Practice Area

Commercial

Panel

International Panel

Qualified Year

1995

Membership

City of Buenos Aires Bar

Education

Completed a Master in Law and Economics at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella in 2000-2001
Graduated in law with honors from the Universidad de Buenos Aires in 1995

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