Consumer law in Argentina

Leading the market in large, complex claims and class actions, Marval O’Farrell Mairal is well regarded for its ‘knowledgeable team of lawyer, who are up to speed on the main issues surrounding the clients' products and services’. The firm stands out for tobacco product-liability work, as well as being active in the banking, retail automotive and technology spaces. The team is co-led by Leandro Castelli, who specialises in product liability claims and litigation; automotive litigation expert Fernando Montes de Oca; and Facundo Viel Temperley, who focuses on procedural law and civil, commercial, consumer and product liability cases. Another key name is senior associate Alejo Gascón, who is particularly strong as regards tobacco matters.

Active in numerous class action cases, Beccar Varela is recommended for its ‘extreme neatness and professionalism’ when it comes to judicial defence. The practice acts for national and international clients across a range of industries, with experts in litigation and arbitration handling disputes involving consumer protection, administrative law, customs, compliance and intellectual property. The team is co-led by Gonzalo García Delatour, who is known for his expertise in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, and bankruptcy and restructuring; Federico Sosa, who focuses on complex litigation, class actions, insolvency and bankruptcy; and Agustín Waisman, who specialises in competition, antitrust and consumer protection.

Above-and-beyond its specialist banking and finance expertise, full-service firm Bruchou, Fernández Madero & Lombardi also represents retail-based companies in disputes and day-to-day operations. The team has  extensive experience in both the judiciary -particulary the commercial courts- and the private sector, and brings such knowledge to trial and appellate courts throughout Argentina on a range of consumer-related cases. A former commercial judge and commercial court official, respectively, Carlos María Rotman (who handles litigation, international arbitration and bankruptcy) and Martín Beretervide (who focuses on commercial litigation in bankruptcy and corporate matters), co-lead the team.

Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados ‘not only has an excellent technical training regarding class action lawsuits, but also complements it with practical experience that distinguishes it from other practices’. The firm focuses on class actions, litigation, torts, arbitration and administrative proceedings. The practice combines this expertise with industry knowledge, particularly in the areas of banks, financial services, fintech, consumer goods, insurances, travel and online retail. Matías Ferrari leads the team and is regarded as a ‘most outstanding professional’ and recommended for his ‘knowledge, professionalism and dedication’.

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen leverages its expertise in the banking, financial services, communications, food and beverage and automotive sectors to advise on a range of consumer claims, class actions and product liability issues. Areas of expertise for the firm include the adaptation of products and services to consumer protection regulations, disputes related to credit card regimes, insurance coverage claims and consumer actions brought by clients individually or through consumer associations. Identifying potential risks and due diligence are also core strengths of the practice. Luis Diego Barry leads the team and focuses on competition, antitrust and consumer protection.

O’Farrell’s forte is negotiating claims and investigation procedures related to consumer law, fair trade law, advertising law and e-commerce. With particular experience in the automotive, aviation, retail, pharma (& laboratories),  public utilities, toll road, personal loans and telecoms sectors, the team advises across a broad range of industries. It is also increasingly active in consumer defence issues related to environmental law. The team is co-led by administrative and consumer law expert Jorge Muratorio and Lorena Quiroz, who focuses on consumer defence.