Marval O’Farrell Mairal is a go-to firm for complex cross-border restructuring and bankruptcy matters, with its New York office a key differentiator when supporting clients in cases heard before US courts. The practice is a consistent presence across all the major restructurings in Argentina and is comfortable handling in and out-of-court proceedings. The team will advise debtors and shareholders, but is best-known for its creditor-side work, and takes full advantage of its full service offering to provide support from overlapping practice areas including corporate, banking, litigation, tax and labour. Counsel Martín Campbell has more than 35 years' insolvency experience and leads a strong team that also includes disputes-focused veteran Julio César Rivera, judicial bankruptcy proceedings expert Gonzalo Fontana and banking and finance restructuring lawyer Roberto Silva. Banking and finance partner Ricardo Beller left to join PAG Law in May 2022.

Dispute and bankruptcy specialists Naveira Truffat Martínez Abogados (NTMA) stands out for the strength of its debtor-side work, where it helps clients from a range of industries to restructure liabilities and navigate complex, sensitive reorganisations. The team handles in and out-of-court proceedings, including commercial litigation and extrajudicial preventative agreements, and also has extensive expertise representing trustees in reorganisations and bankruptcies. Under the leadership of the ‘impressive’ Daniel Truffat and Oscar Martínez -both of whom are well-regarded in bankruptcy circles- the firm has built a track record for devising novel and innovative solutions to support debtors and extend creditor-negotiation timelines. Other key names include bankruptcy specialist Fernanda Soria and Valentín Tomás Martínez, who handles corporate disputes, bankruptcy and reorganisations.

Allende & Brea advises debtors in complex corporate reorganisation proceedings and out-of-court restructurings, as well as supporting creditors through reorganisations and liquidations, creditor’s committees, the acquisition of bankrupt companies, securities foreclosures and related matters. Versatile bankruptcy and reorganisation lawyer Cristian Fox co-leads the diverse, multi-disciplinary team alongside M&A and real estate partner Diego Botana and disputes specialist David Gurfinkel , whose other practice areas include compliance, and distribution, franchising and licensing law.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja's strength in the banking and finance sector ensures that the firm is regularly sought out by creditors involved in bankruptcy and restructuring matters. The ‘knowledgeable’ team also takes on debtor-side work, and is known for designing bespoke reorganisation strategies and testing legal structures for potential dispute scenarios. The practice is particularly strong in complex court proceedings and receives client praise for its ‘commitment, support and advice’ in ‘difficult’ distressed situations. Commercial litigator and experienced bankruptcy practitioner Martín Beretervide fronts the practice with key support coming from Carlos María Rotman, the head of the firm’s dispute resolution department; and banking and finance partner Matías López Figueroa.

The ‘reliable’ and ‘responsive’ Beccar Varela bankruptcy and restructuring team advises national and international clients from a range of sectors on financial restructurings and bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings. The team handles out of-court negotiations, prejudicial proceedings and credit recovery, and is also a strong litigation offering, representing clients before national and provincial courts. In and out-of-court financial liability restructurings constitute another busy area. Insolvency, bankruptcy and dispute-resolution expert Martín Gastaldi co-leads the practice alongside private equity-focused Tomás Allende, banking specialist Pablo Torretta and capital markets practitioner Javier Luis Magnasco. Federico Sosa, who has been raised to the partnership, is another key name and focuses his practice on complex litigation, class actions, insolvency, and bankruptcy.

Bomchil brings an interdisciplinary approach to its work on bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings, leveraging expertise from other departments to cover client needs. The team works especially closely with partners in the firm’s financial services group, handling numerous restructuring and liability management matters. Other areas of work include foreclosing security interests, assisting foreign clients with the acquisition of distressed assets and participating in creditors’ committees. The team is co-led by experienced insolvency lawyers Tomás Araya and Martín Girotti, who are both members of the insolvency section of the International Bar Association. Senior associate Melisa Romero is another key name and has extensive reorganisation and restructuring experience.

Respected public law and dispute resolution partner Horacio Ruiz Moreno fronts the bankruptcy and restructuring team at Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno Abogados. The practice advises domestic and international debtors, creditors and trustees on reorganisations and bankruptcy litigation.

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen is best known for advising distressed and profitable companies on complex debt reduction, restructurings and recapitalisation matters. The firm’s strong banking and finance expertise has seen the team build up an impressive roster of creditor-side clients, although it will also represent debtors and trustees in workout situations and restructurings. Name partner and respected M&A lawyer Alan Arnsten co-leads the team alongside versatile transactional and capital markets partner Diego Serrano Redonnet; litigation specialist Laurato Ferro; and banking and finance practitioner Marìa Gabriela Grigioni.

Francisco Roggero, who combines his transactional background with extensive bankruptcy and litigation experience, leads a Zang, Bergel & Viñes Abogados' bankruptcy and restructuring practice that specialises in advising banks, funds, and financial institutions as creditors in insolvency cases. The team handles in and out-of-court restructurings and also covers restructuring-related litigation and Chapter 11 matters. The firm has also expanded its distressed M&A practice, which has helped to win more debtor-side work alongside its core creditor client roster.