Bruchou & Funes de Rioja‘s market-leading practice advises major corporations, banks, and organisations on reviewing and updating internal policies to ensure compliance with global anti-corruption legislation and regulations. In addition, the team assists with internal investigations, procedures for mitigating future risks, and filing criminal complaints in relation to cyberattacks, bribery, and financial theft, as well as defending former executives against such allegations. The practice also advises private heirs in connection with inheritance fraud, and represents them in litigation and the recovery of assets abroad. Department head Guillermo Jorge assists clients in industries with a high risk of corruption by reviewing their regulatory frameworks and devising remedial strategies. Similarly, corporate criminal law specialist Fernando Basch helps businesses guard against bribery and money laundering risks affecting key transactions and navigate international sanctions. Semi-senior associates Lucía Falú and Tomás Fernández Bouzo assist the partners in implementing compliance programs and managing corporate crises.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent support for a multinational. They understand our needs and have a great speed of response. Their use of AI to translate documents to provide information in English to our head office facilitates the work for everyone.’
- ‘The professionals in charge of the Compliance practice are benchmarks in the sector, invited to speak at multiple business chamber events and compliance congresses. These are the same experts who then lead the services they provide to their clients.’
- ‘What stands out about their Compliance practice is their ability to adapt quickly. They are always a step ahead, anticipating potential issues and helping us avoid problems before they arise. This gives them an advantage over other firms because they don't just react; they focus on prevention.’
- ‘They are highly professional, know the regulations in detail and, most importantly, have a lot of practical experience. This allows them to apply the rules in a way that is perfectly adapted to our operations, helping us to balance compliance with commercial efficiency.’
- ‘We value their professionalism, accessibility, and clarity in communicating ideas and risks in non-legal language and relating it to the business. Fernando Basch, in particular, stands out for his professional quality and communication skills.’
- ‘Among the partners and associates who really stand out, I want to mention Fernando Basch and Lucía Falú. Both have demonstrated impressive technical ability and a total commitment to us as a client, which makes it a pleasure to work with them.’
- ‘We work with Fernando Basch and Tomás Fernández. It's a pleasure to work with them; they are a guarantee of excellence and good service.’
- ‘They have specialised people in different subjects and a good number of staff, which allows for a very timely response according to the needs raised. The partner I work with most is Francisco Basch.’
- ‘They understand the business and the client's expectations.’
- ‘A technically consolidated team that understands the client's needs and knows how to deliver an opinion.’
Key clients
- Vicentin’s international financial creditors steering committee (IFC, FMO, ING, Rabobank, Natixis, Credit Agricole)
- Mercado Libre
- The Maritime Anticorruption Network
- Petrobras’ former independent board members
- Genneia
- ISDIN
- Government of Peru
- Frávega
- Cámara Argentina de Empresas de Cobranza Extrabancaria de Impuestos y Servicios
Work highlights
Advised Mercado Libre on updating a legal framework assessment across 17 Latin American countries, covering anti-corruption, fintech, labour, anti-money laundering, political financing, and modern slavery regulations.
Advising international creditors of Vicentin SAIC in legal actions filed to improve the clients' positions in the restructuring process, leading to 17 simultaneous searches across three jurisdictions and the seizure of crucial evidence.
Advising The Maritime Anticorruption Network on reducing bribery risks in Argentina’s grain export clearance process, which included shaping Senasa’s regulatory framework for vessel inspections, providing integrity training for surveyors, and supporting MACN members and local companies in investigating solicitation and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Tomás Fernández Bouzo
Practice head
Guillermo Jorge
Other key lawyers
Fernando Basch; Lucía Falú; Tomás Fernández Bouzo