At the Annual Meeting, the members of Marval O’Farrell Mairal appointed Gustavo Giay as the new chairman of its Board of Directors.
Gustavo is a lawyer who graduated from the University of Buenos Aires and has postgraduate studies from Northwestern University in Chicago, USA. He has been a partner since 2003 and currently co-leads the Trademarks, Technology, and Intellectual Property and Telecoms, Media, and Technology (TMT) departments.
With an innovative profile, in-depth knowledge of law, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Gustavo is recognized both in Argentina and abroad. He has solid experience in team leadership and has spearheaded the firm’s innovation initiatives in recent years, positioning Marval as a leading law firm in the provision of technology-related legal services. Previously, he was a member of the Executive Committee and a member of the Board of Directors.
His appointment comes at a time of significant change in the profession. It represents a strategic and timely decision to accompany these changes, bring a fresh perspective, and consolidate Marval’s leadership in an increasingly challenging environment. With this decision, the firm reaffirms its commitment to innovation, professional excellence, and adaptation to new market demands.
Gustavo will succeed Santiago Carregal, whose leadership marked a key stage for the firm. During his tenure, Marval celebrated its centenary, drove sustained growth in its practice areas, strengthened its international positioning, promoted diversity, and carried out a profound technological and organizational transformation. His vision, commitment, and leadership skills leave behind an enormous legacy.
In this regard, Santiago Carregal stated that:
“It has been a true privilege to lead the firm for the past eight years. I am leaving the position in the best hands. Gustavo is the right person to lead Marval during this time of profound transformation. His background, vision and strategic thinking, human warmth, technological expertise, and internal and external recognition will be fundamental to continuing to build the Marval of the future and ensuring its leadership both in the country and in the region.”
For his part, Gustavo Giay stated:
“It is an honor to assume the position of Chairman of the Firm, succeeding Santiago, whom I thank for his extraordinary leadership. I also thank my partners for the trust they have placed in me. I take on this challenge with great energy and with the conviction that, together with them and the professionals and collaborators of the Firm, we will build the Marval of the future: a firm that evolves, adapts, and continues to lead, always faithful to the values that distinguish us.”
EThis will be the sixth leadership transition at Marval O’Farrell Mairal, demonstrating the firm’s institutional strength, which currently has 68 partners, 313 attorneys, and more than 600 employees.
