Kier Joffe · Attorneys at Law · Buenos Aires

Agricultural Land & Agribusiness Lawyers in Argentina

Buying productive farmland or an agricultural business requires a review of both the asset and the operation. We assist international buyers and sellers with farmland, livestock operations and agribusiness transactions in Argentina.

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Since 1940Buenos Aires law firm
International clientsAssistance across borders
English-speaking teamGuidance for your next step
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What do you need help with?

Select the situation closest to yours.

Buying farmland

We review the proposed parcel, title, buyer structure and intended use, and identify the documents and approvals that need attention before commitment.

Acquiring an operating business

We distinguish between buying assets and acquiring ownership in a company. Contracts, liabilities and the operation’s structure shape the due diligence plan.

Livestock and equipment

We identify what is included in the proposed sale and how inventories, equipment, contractual rights and delivery should be documented.

Selling an agricultural operation

We help organize the legal information buyers are likely to request and address the terms, disclosures and conditions of the proposed transaction.

The process

How we help you move forward

  1. Define the acquisition perimeter

    We identify the land, company interests, equipment, livestock and contracts included in the deal.

  2. Review ownership and commitments

    We examine available property and corporate documents, leases and commercial arrangements and coordinate specialist reviews.

  3. Address the deal terms

    We review price mechanics, deposits, conditions, warranties and the allocation of identified liabilities.

  4. Coordinate transfer and transition

    We plan the documents and closing steps with the notary, accountants and other advisers involved in the transaction.

Legal diligence and productive diligence work together

Agronomic performance, environmental condition and valuations require suitable specialists. We use their findings alongside the legal review to help define the transaction’s conditions and responsibilities.

Interactive guide

What are you acquiring?

Choose an option to see what to prepare for an initial review.

Land only

Start with the parcel, title and current occupation. Existing leases or third-party rights should be understood alongside the land itself.

Land and an active operation

Identify the assets, workers, contracts and operational arrangements intended to continue after closing. These need their own review.

Shares in an agricultural company

Corporate records and business liabilities become central. We assess the proposed ownership structure alongside any land held by the company.

Documents

What should you have ready?

Start with what you have. The document list for your matter will depend on the facts and the agreed scope.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

Do foreign-ownership rules need review?

Yes. The buyer’s structure and the location and classification of the land are part of the initial legal assessment.

Can you advise on both an asset sale and a share sale?

We assess the legal structure proposed and the scope of documents and obligations involved. Tax and accounting input should be coordinated separately.

Is a land purchase the same as buying the farm business?

The transaction documents must define what is included. Land ownership does not by itself describe the equipment, livestock, contracts or other assets being transferred.

Can you guarantee the investment’s yield?

No. Our work concerns legal issues and transaction documents. Commercial forecasts and productive assessments belong with the relevant independent advisers.

A common scenario

“Our company wants to acquire a working farm, including its equipment and contracts.”

See what happens next

Send the proposed deal structure and available asset and company information. We can organize the diligence work and identify the legal conditions to address in negotiations.