María (Vanina) Vanina Caniza

Vanina advises a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations, Latin American companies, and Argentine clients. She specializes in corporate and commercial law, providing strategic guidance on mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, and compliance matters. Her extensive knowledge extends beyond borders, having worked with clients across different jurisdictions.

Vanina's dedication to compliance investigations ensures that clients navigate legal complexities effectively. Her role on the Latin America Corporate Compliance Steering Committee underscores her commitment to maintaining high standards in corporate compliance.

Vanina has a clear affinity with the healthcare & life sciences industry. She is a distinguished expert in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors. With postgraduate qualifications in Biotechnology from Universidad Torcuato di Tella (Buenos Aires) and Health Law from Universidad de Buenos Aires, Vanina's academic credentials are impeccable. Her practice is deeply rooted in the Life Sciences & Healthcare Industry, where she demonstrates exceptional prowess in regulatory law and possesses specialized knowledge of legal issues pertinent to the pharmaceutical, med tech, and healthcare industries.

• Advised on the acquisition of a pharmaceutical company group with subsidiaries in LATAM and Europe, coordinating multijurisdictional due diligence and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Managed a multi-year, multi-deal case involving the acquisition and restructuring of a local payment processor, optimizing for tax efficiencies and preparing for exits via M&A or IPO.
• Led the carve-out and sale of a pressure pumping business to an Argentine buyer, including structuring, drafting, and negotiating transaction documents.
• Advised on the merger between two pharmaceutical companies, covering transactional documentation, corporate reorganization, regulatory aspects, and foreign exchange control.
• Assisted with the carve-out of a business line for sale to a Brazilian corporation, performing vendor due diligence and reorganization, and advising on the subsequent sale.
• Advised on the acquisition of a developer of HR software, including due diligence, transaction structuring, drafting, negotiation, and post-closing actions.
• Advised on a potential multijurisdictional M&A involving eight jurisdictions, coordinating the deal from Buenos Aires.
• Advised on the local reorganization of a consumer and biopharma business through a joint venture, addressing regulatory and tax-free reorganization challenges.
• Advised on the acquisition of a local pharmaceutical company, assisting with due diligence, regulatory compliance, and transaction document negotiations.

• Leading Partner, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Legal 500 Latin America
• Leading Partner, Compliance, Legal 500 Latin America
• Ranked Lawyer, Compliance, Chambers Latin America Guide
• Ranked Lawyer, Compliance, Chambers Global Guide

• Buenos Aires Bar Association - Member