Mr Martin Freier > Bruchou & Funes de Rioja > Buenos Aires, Argentina > Lawyer Profile

The experienced Bruchou & Funes de Rioja team leverages the firm’s exceptional banking industry track record to secure high-profile creditor side work on the largest, most complex cross-border and domestic bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings. The practice, which also take ons debtor-side mandates, provides comprehensive bankruptcy and restructuring coverage that encompasses complex judicial restructurings, liquidation proceedings, bankruptcy litigation and testing legal structures for potential dispute scenarios. Martín Beretervide, a formidable commercial litigator and bankruptcy expert, leads a team that also draws on the extensive experience of respected banking and finance partner Matías López Figueroa and specialist bankruptcy and disputes practitioner Francisco Camauer. Associates Victoria Nadal and Martin Freier lead the second line.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is well known for the strength of its arbitration practice and is frequently called on for advice in complex international arbitration proceedings under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules, as well as the recognition and enforcement of international arbitration decisions before Argentine courts. The practice also provides comprehensive coverage across tribunals and administrative and judicial court proceedings, handling a broad range of contractual, bankruptcy and environmental insurance claim engagements. Criminal cases, company law disputes and tort matters are also taken on. Former commercial court official Martín Beretervide leads the practice and is recognised for his work across bankruptcy, international arbitration and corporate litigation. Former judge and former practice head Carlos M. Rotman remains an immense presence, offering sophisticated insight into arbitration and litigation matters gleaned during a career spanning more than four decades. Other key partners include experienced commercial and investment treaty arbitration lawyer Ignacio Minorini Lima, banking and finance expert Matías López Figueroa and disputes and bankruptcy specialist Francisco Camauer, who joined the team in 2023. A large group of associates – led by seniors Victoria Nadal and Martin Freier – provide extensive second line support.