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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- ‘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.’
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
Practice head
Guillermo Jorge
Other key lawyers
Fernando Basch; Lucía Falú; Tomás Fernández Bouzo