José María Allonca delivers strategic cross-border counsel, grounded in decades of experience and a comprehensive command of international corporate and tax law. His guidance consistently advances legal solutions for clients throughout Latin America and beyond.

José María recently joined O’Farrell as a Senior Consulting Partner. He specializes in cross-border transactions, corporate structuring, international tax planning, and complex regulatory matters affecting both local and multinational clients.

His practice focuses on:

– Corporate and commercial law, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and international partnership structuring.

– Regulatory compliance, particularly Life Sciences, TMT, Agribusiness, and related industrial sectors.

– Tax and business planning for multinational entities entering or operating within Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and other Latin American jurisdictions.

– Strategic advisory on market entry, business development, and dispute resolution in cross-border contexts.

José María earned his Law degree from the University of Buenos Aires in 1987. He is recognized since 1991 for his leadership as former founder and managing partner of Allonca Abogados, an international law firm boutique with offices in Buenos Aires and with liaison offices worldwide. At Allonca Abogados, he developed a network of high-profile business relationships and multi-jurisdictional legal strategies, serving both public and private sector clients.

He has been recognized in leading legal networks and publications, with Allonca Abogados attaining membership different law firms alliances, and also at the International Bar Association, reflecting a proven track record in cross-jurisdictional mandates.

He is a board member and syndic in several international and local corporations, and holds leadership roles in professional associations, including the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), the Brazil-Argentina Chamber of Commerce, the Italian Chambers of Commerce and Argentina-Mexico Chamber of Commerce dias well as other binational organizations. José María has lectured extensively on corporate law and participates in international seminars and academic forums, reflecting a continuous commitment to professional excellence and industry advancement.