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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  • ‘A technically consolidated team that understands the client's needs and knows how to deliver an opinion.’
  • ‘They understand the business and the client's expectations.’

Key clients

  • Vicentin’s international financial creditors steering committee (IFC, FMO, ING, Rabobank, Natixis, Credit Agricole)
  • Mercado Libre

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.

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
Tomás Fernández Bouzo
Practice head

Guillermo Jorge

Other key lawyers

Fernando Basch; Lucía Falú; Tomás Fernández Bouzo