The importance of Legal Agreements in the field of Family Businesses: Brief comments on the ruling “Strella v. Strella”

By Suyai M 24 November 2021

The importance of Family Businesses in Argentina’s economy is indisputable. In fact, the international consulting firm Ernst & Young estimates that around 90% of the country’s small and medium enterprises are family-owned. Beyond the ups and downs of Argentina’s economy, Family Businesses face an additional challenge regarding the management of relationships between partners, which is […]Continue reading

General Resolution IGJ 8/2021. New restrictions of the Public Registry of the City of Buenos Aires for the registration of foreign companies in order to participate in local companies

By Angela 20 May 2021

On May 17, 2021, the General Inspectorate of Justice (“IGJ”) issued a new resolution (8/2021) (the “Resolution”) that severely restricts the possibility of registering foreign companies before IGJ under the terms of Section 123 of the Argentine Companies Law (i.e., for the purpose of participating in Argentine companies). Under its current management, the IGJ had […]Continue reading

General Inspectorate of Justice: News for foundations and associations

By Angela 13 May 2021

During last month, the General Inspectorate of Justice (hereinafter “IGJ”, as its acronym in Spanish) has issued certain Resolutions addressed to foundations and associations incorporated in the territory of Buenos Aires City. The following are the most relevant aspects to be considered by such entities: — General Resolution IGJ 3/2021 As from April 14th of […]Continue reading

Sanctions for Non-Compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law

By Angela 16 April 2021

“I want to delete my account, but I can’t find the option. I want you to stop sending me emails. Enough!” was one of the many messages that Juan — we keep his real name confidential — sent to stop the company from sending him non-consented communications. However, despite the clarity of the message, it […]Continue reading

Internal management of Corporations in case of new social isolation measures

By Angela 9 April 2021

Facing a possible scenario of renewal of stricter isolation measures, it is important to take into account the new horizons that 2020´s social isolation rules (known in Argentina as “ASPO”, after the acronym of “Social, Preventive and Mandatory Isolation”) left us to continue with the internal affairs of Corporations. The different measures of isolation and […]Continue reading

New developments in the presentation of Financial Statements of Simplified Corporations

By Angela 6 April 2021

The General Inspection of Justice has resolved that as from March 20, 2021, Simplified Corporations must submit their financial statements virtually, through the TAD Platform. This must be done within 15 days since the Assembly approves them. In order to carry out the procedure correctly, the following documentation must be submitted: Minutes of the meeting […]Continue reading

Simplified Corporations: change in the ground rules during 2020

By Angela 25 February 2021

Since the entry into force of the Entrepreneurial Capital Support Law (ECP Law) in 2017, Simplified Corporations (or “SAS”, after its acronym in Spanish) have become the mostly chosen corporate structure for innovating enterprises in Argentina, mainly due to its low regulation and reduced costs. Although there were important challenges in its implementation, from the […]Continue reading

Franchising in Food Industry and New Challenges in Times of Pandemic. Dark Stores and Mobile Delivery Applications

By Angela 10 December 2020

2020 was, without a doubt, a year of challenges at the global level. For the Lerman & Szlak franchise team, led by our partner Cecilia Brazzola, it was no exception. The social distancing measures provided by the Government to mitigate the risks of the health system collapse prevented the opening of gastronomic establishments to the […]Continue reading

Lerman & Szlak advises Worcket, Argentine Start up combining HR and AI on its new investment round for US $ 1.5 million

By Angela 20 March 2020

María Cecilia Brazzola, our Partner and expert on Corporate Law at Lerman & Szlak, led the process of accompanying the Worcket company, advising its entire Due Diligence process during 2019. This assistance contributed to the consolidation of a new investment for US $ 1.5 million, which strongly settles Worcket’s position in the market of Human […]Continue reading

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