While Bruchou & Funes de Rioja covers the full spectrum of bankruptcy and insolvency law, corporate restructuring stands out as a particular area of strengteh. The lawyers achieve ‘excellent results’ for companies facing financial difficulties by restructuring their liabilities effectively and helping them avert bankruptcy and liquidation. The team also helps large creditors, such as banks and bondholders, protect their interests in these proceedings and file for recognition of their claims. When cases involve serious allegations of financial mismanagement by company directors, the firm is well-equipped to handle any associated criminal aspects. Distressed M&A is another core strength, with the team conducting rigorous due diligence for clients contemplating acquisitions of companies undergoing reorganisation. The department is co-led by bankruptcy and litigation specialists Martín Beretervide and Carlos Rotman, who represent international creditors and debtors in complex negotiations, arbitration and litigation. Additional partner-level expertise is provided banking specialist Matías López Figueroa, and corporate conflicts co-head Francisco Camauer, both of whom focus on debt restructuring and reorganisation proceedings. Founding partner Enrique Bruchou retired in August 2025. Senior associate María Sol Alurralde recently left the firm.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team operates in terms of technology and operational practices at the standards of any top-tier law firm in New York. The level of personal dedication and sense of urgency puts them a notch higher, with a genuine human connection and commitment.’
- ‘The added value is that they understand and support the client, not viewing them as a mere source of income but understanding that they are providers of a professional legal service. We are very satisfied with the support from Exequiel Buenaventura, Francisco Camauer, and their team.’
- ‘We are working as a team with the firm on a very important matter. We get along very well, even though we are competitors, and are achieving excellent results.’
- ‘They definitely show real, not just dogmatic, experience in the subjects they handle. This creates a strong advantage when dealing with them because they are speaking on the same terms.’
- ‘Jose M. Bazán is an individual with extraordinary commitment and superb common sense. To navigate financial matters in the region, someone like him is essential.’
- ‘Nicolas Dulce has shown a superior level of experience and understanding of the practical nuances of the Oil and Gas sector in Argentina. His work ethic and productivity are also very high.’
- ‘Martin Bertervide has shown “out-of-the-box” capabilities in reorganisation and litigation, not only by understanding the process but by using personal and networking strategies to bring clients together for better outcomes.’
- ‘Bruchou & Funes de Rioja compares very favourably with other firms. The lawyers in the Insolvency and Restructuring practice have an excellent legal background and a capacity for practical analysis in highly complex matters.’
- ‘Their responsiveness is immediate. I can attest to their seriousness when it comes to issuing very solid legal opinions.’
- ‘We value their experience, the depth of their analysis, and the support they provide for our needs. Their efficiency in understanding the client's needs and adapting to them is a key strength.’
Key clients
- Ad-Hoc Steering Committee of International Financial Creditors of Vicentin
- Ribera Desarrollos
- Tetra Pak
- Grupo ALL Argentina
- FMO
- J. P. Morgan
- Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires
- Bankinter
- Federated Project Fund
- Credit Agricole
- Alstom
- IDB / IIC
- Natixis (New YOrk branch)
- Itaú Unibanco (Nassau branch)
- Flinfer Capital
- Amerra Fund
- IFC – International Finance Corporation
Work highlights
Advising the ad-hoc creditor committee of Vicentin in restructuring, bankruptcy, and litigation proceedings involving a debt of roughly $1.5bn.
Advising Ribera Desarrollos in its $138m debt restructuring within the context of the company’s reorganisation proceeding.
Advising many large creditors of the regional food company Molino Cañuelas during restructuring proceedings.
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Practice head
Martín Beretervide; Carlos Rotman