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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Testimonials
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- ‘In consumer law, Bruchou is one of the leading firms in Argentina.’
- ‘The service is better than the law firm we had before; this firm makes several people available, and they respond to cases more quickly.’
- ‘I believe one of Bruchou's greatest strengths is the team; they are always up-to-date on the latest developments and keep us informed of them.’
- ‘The partners with whom we often work are Martin Beretervide, Daniela Rey, and Maria Lucila Winschel. What is outstanding in all of them is their client care, professionalism, and expertise.’
- ‘They have a very good willingness to handle cases and to get to grips with the technical aspects involved, which is not easy for everyone.’
- ‘The perfect combination of professionalism and approachability, exemplified by Martin Beretervide.’
- ‘Their strengths are their advice and litigation. Professionalism, punctuality, and accessibility stand out.’
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.
Represented Norwegian Air Shuttle airline in over 1,000 consumer claims related to COVID-19 flight cancellations, helping the company move forward with the deregistration of its Argentine branches.
Advised Global Holdings on new car rental booking cancellation policies in Argentina to ensure compliance with local consumer protection laws.
Practice head
Carlos María Rotman; Martin Beretervide
Other key lawyers
Francisco Camauer; Leonardo Guerra; Victoria Nadal; Ignacio Solimano; Lucila Montecchio; Martin Freier