Operating within the firm’s litigation, international arbitration and bankruptcy department, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja‘s consumer law practice advises companies on a range of consumer-related matters, including product recalls, submissions to administrative authorities, and coordinating filings across relevant jurisdictions. In cases of alleged consumer protection breaches, the team assists with out-of-court settlements and provides defence representation in pre-judicial hearings and judicial proceedings. Litigation, arbitration, and bankruptcy specialist Carlos María Rotman heads up the department, with Martín Beretervide providing further senior-level expertise. Francisco Camauer is similarly experienced and also leads the firm’s corporate conflict platform.
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- ‘Their strengths are their advice and litigation. Professionalism, punctuality, and accessibility stand out.’
- ‘The perfect combination of professionalism and approachability, exemplified by Martin Beretervide.’
Key clients
- Banco Santander Banco Macro BBVA Bank Bank of Galicia and Buenos Aires Univision Candy Appliances Orbis Mertig American Express Banco Cetelem Bank of Services and Transactions ICBC Hydro Extrusion de Argentina Digital House Sundance Spas Norwegian Air Shuttle (Sucursal Argentina) & Norwegian Air UK (Sucursal Argentina) Hertz Global Holdings
Work highlights
Advised Banco Santander on class actions initiated by Consumer Associations, involving claims such as credit life insurance, interest, and fees.
Practice head
Carlos María Rotman; Martin Beretervide
Other key lawyers
Francisco Camauer; Leonardo Guerra; Victoria Nadal; Ignacio Solimano; Lucila Montecchio; Martin Freier