Legal Framework
From The Report: Argentina 2018
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This chapter provides an overview of Argentina’s legal framework, covering a range of topics from corporate considerations to foreign investments law.

In addition, it features an interview by Jorge Pérez Alati, President, Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen.

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Overview

New rules: Reforms enacted to attract and promote foreign investment
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 In accordance with its constitution, Argentina is a federal, democratic republic operating with a three-branch government, namely the executive branch, the legislative branch and the judicial branch. The president of Argentina is both the head of state and the head of the government who exercises executive power. Legislative power is vested in both the executive branch and the National Congress, while the judiciary is independent from both the executive and the legislature branches. Structure The…

Analysis

Law of the land: Analysis of regulations designed to drive the economy
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 Inaugurated in December 2015 the government of President Mauricio Macri has decided to open up the country after years of isolation, which has resulted in a deep cultural change in the legal sector. Foreign Investments Law The Foreign Investments Law was created to promote and attract foreign investments. This law expressly recognises the right of foreign investors to be treated equally as local investors, as well as stating the investors’ right to transfer corporate profits and…

Interview

Legal perspective: Jorge Pérez Alati, President, Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen, on how much-needed changes are gradually improving confidence in the legal system
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Interview:Jorge Pérez Alati How would you describe society’s level of confidence in the country’s legal system? JORGE PÉREZ ALATI: There are certain claims that Argentina has an inefficient legal system, but this generalisation is unfair. It is true, however, that those segments of the population without the means and financial resources have more restricted access to justice. Therefore, the average citizen may perceive the system to be working against their interests. Many have based…