Allende & Brea's 'exceptional team' represents banks and companies across the oil-and-gas, construction, manufacturing and agriculture sectors in their capacities as debtors, creditors and trustees. The practice handles corporate reorganisations, and both out-of-court negotiations and judicial proceedings regarding insolvency and bankruptcy. These often include cross-border issues, such as tracing assets abroad on behalf of creditors. Its lawyers also advise on the risks and contingencies faced by clients during distressed asset acquisitions, such as purchasing companies with subsidiaries subject to reorganisation plans. The department is led by the 'distinguished professional' Cristian Fox, who advises on corporate sales, purchases and restructurings; and David Gurfinkel and Diego Botana, who are involved in bankruptcy litigations and arbitration. Key support is provided by associates Francisca María Guyot and Lucía Yaryura Tobías.
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Testimonials
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‘Deep knowledge of judicial regulation and practice and focus on client needs.'
‘Friendly and assertive in their opinions, they seek the best solution for the client.'
‘I consider Allende & Brea to be the best bankruptcy firm in the country, thanks to its exceptional team. Their technical excellence, professionalism, commitment, and ethics are unmatched.’
‘Cristián Fox: In my opinion, he is the most distinguished professional in our country in the field of bankruptcy and insolvency due to his technical knowledge, commitment to his work, and ethical standards.'
Key clients
- NV Desmet Ballestra Group
- Codere Group
- Chubb Argentina de Seguros
- Oil Combustibles
- Tennenbaum Living Trust
- Syngenta Agro
- LSG Sky Cheffs
- John Bean Technologies Argentina
Work highlights
Advising Desmet Ballestra Group on the debt restructuring of Alloco, a formerly controlled company located in Rosario (Santa Fe), and in the claims filed by the judicial liquidator of Allocco.
Representing the Trustee appointed by the bankruptcy court in the bankruptcy proceedings of Oil Combustibles, one of the most relevant bankruptcies in Argentina.
Representing Tennenbaum Living Trust in a dispute over the modification of the terms of the indentures in Argentina, which was capitalised and converted into share bonds issued under New York law.
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Practice head
Cristián Fox; David Gurfinkel; Diego Botana