Contract Lawyer in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Contract lawyer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for foreign companies and entrepreneurs. Elias Kier Joffe and his team of English-speaking attorneys draft, review and negotiate your contracts in English and Spanish, without you traveling.
Since 1940
Headquartered in Buenos Aires
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English-speaking lawyers
Contracts anywhere in Argentina
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Contracts in Argentina for foreign businesses
English-Speaking Contract Attorneys in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Why a U.S.-Style Contract Can Fail in Argentina
Argentina follows civil law, not common law. A contract written for the U.S. or Europe can leave out clauses Argentine law requires, or include ones a local court won’t enforce. The problems usually show up in a dispute, when they’re expensive to fix.
Sign Your Contracts Without Traveling
You don’t need to fly to Buenos Aires. We negotiate with the other side for you, and you sign electronically or through a power of attorney signed where you live. We handle contracts with companies anywhere in Argentina, together with our business lawyers in Argentina.
Clear Costs, Timelines and Updates in English
No surprises. We give you a written quote before we start, explain every clause in plain English and tell you which points are worth negotiating. You’ll always know where your contract stands.
Bilingual Contracts That Hold Up in Court
We draft in English and Spanish side by side, so you understand exactly what you sign and an Argentine judge can read it too. We also set the governing law, the payment currency and the way disputes are resolved to protect you.
One Point of Contact for Legal, Tax and Notarial Matters
We are a one-stop legal solution. Our team includes lawyers, accountants, Argentine notaries (escribanos) and certified translators, all under one roof and coordinated by attorney Elias Kier Joffe. When needed, we also work directly with your own lawyers and accountants back home, for example on the tax impact of the deal at home.
Our contract services include:
✓ Distribution, agency and franchise agreements.
✓ Supply, purchase and service agreements.
✓ Contractor and consulting agreements.
✓ Shareholder and joint venture agreements.
✓ Commercial leases for offices, stores and warehouses.
✓ Confidentiality (NDA) and licensing agreements.
✓ Contract review, negotiation and breach-of-contract claims.
✓ Our own lawyers, accountants, notaries and certified translators, working with your advisors back home when needed.
Simple process
How Our Contract Law Firm in Argentina Handles Your Agreement
1
Tell us about the deal
In a free 15-minute consultation, you tell us who you’re contracting with and what you need. We explain the risks in plain English.
2
We draft or review
We prepare the contract or review the one you received, in English and Spanish, and flag every risk.
3
We negotiate for you
We negotiate the key points with the other side and keep you updated at every step.
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Signed and protected
You sign a contract that protects your business and can be enforced in Argentina.
Who you’ll work with
Meet Your Argentine Contract Lawyer, Elias Kier Joffe
Hi, I’m Elias Kier Joffe. My grandfather founded this firm in Buenos Aires in 1940, and I’m the third generation leading it.
I know what you’re facing. You’re about to sign something important in another country, in another language, under rules you don’t know. My job is to make sure you know exactly what you’re signing.
I oversee every case personally, and I’ll always tell you the truth about your case, even when it’s not what you want to hear.
You’ll always know who’s looking after your contracts: me.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to Argentina to sign a contract?
No. Most commercial contracts can be signed electronically or through a power of attorney signed where you live. We tell you upfront if your contract needs a notary or any other formality.
How much does a contract lawyer cost in Argentina?
It depends on the contract. Here’s what moves the price:
• Whether we draft it from scratch or review one you received.
• How long and complex the contract is.
• How much negotiation the other side requires.
• Whether you need a bilingual version in English and Spanish.
• Whether there’s already a dispute.
Simplest case: reviewing a short contract you received. Most complex: drafting a bilingual distribution agreement and negotiating it with a large company. After your free 15-minute consultation, we send you a written quote, so you know the number before you commit.
How long does it take?
It depends on the same things as the cost:
• Whether we draft or review the contract.
• How many rounds of negotiation it takes.
• How fast the other side responds.
Simplest case: reviewing a short contract. Most complex: a long negotiation with several rounds of changes. We give you a realistic timeline after reviewing what you need.
Is a contract in English valid in Argentina?
Yes. Two parties can sign a contract in English. But if it ever goes to an Argentine court or a public registry, it will need a certified Spanish translation. That’s why we usually draft bilingual contracts from the start.
Can a contract with an Argentine company be in U.S. dollars?
Yes. Argentine law allows contracts in foreign currency, and the debtor has to pay in that currency. We draft the payment clauses so they work with the exchange rules in force.
What can I do if an Argentine company breaches my contract?
We start with a formal demand letter (carta documento), which often solves it. If it doesn’t, we negotiate, go through mediation, which is mandatory before most lawsuits in Buenos Aires, or take the case to court or arbitration to collect what you’re owed.
Your next step
Talk to a Contract Lawyer in Buenos Aires Now
Not sure where to start? That’s what the free 15-minute consultation is for. We’ll listen to your situation, explain your options in plain English and tell you the next step.
Give us a call or send us a WhatsApp message today, and we’ll get back to you the same day—even on weekends.
General information only. Whether each clause can be enforced depends on the contract, the governing law and the specific facts of each case.