Focusing on individual and class actions and civil and commercial litigation, consumer law mandates at Bomchil are handled by the litigation team, with the finance, insurance, environmental, automobile, duty-free, and telecoms sectors being primary areas of focus. Martín Torres Girotti and Melisa Romero co-lead the group. Torres Girotti's practice centres on civil and commercial disputes and consumer claims, particularly in the banking and finance and manufacturing industries. With deep experience in commercial class actions, Romero is the main contact for consumer claims in the banking and food and beverages industries. Seniors Clara Rubio Goenaga and María Casale stand out at associate level, supporting the practice in both contentious and non-contentious consumer claims.
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Testimonials
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- Over the years, Bomchil Law Firm has significantly improved its performance in Consumer Protection matters, demonstrating a very acceptable response time to our requests and a conceptual clarity that greatly assists us in making decisions regarding recurring situations. Additionally, the legal update reports they provide are very clear, concise, and comprehensive, keeping us up-to-date on legislative changes. This is crucial for a corporate lawyer, as the ability to stay informed with minimal research effort and at a low cost, given the variety of matters they handle, is ideal. Among the various law firms we work with, Bomchil is the one that best satisfies us in this area.
- In the case of Dr. Melisa Romero, her extensive knowledge of the subject matter and of our company, her dedication and professionalism in every consultation, and her excellent response time are invaluable. Dr. Dolores Montero demonstrates exceptional skill in litigation and representing our company in court. Her clarity of expression and concise explanations allow us to make decisions with confidence, knowing they are the best course of action. She is a professional with a very promising future in this field.
Key clients
- Amazon Prime Video
- American Express Argentina
- BBVA
- BMW
- Mercado Libre
- Havanna
- KPMG
- Banco Santander
- Directv Argentina
- Savencia Fromage & Dairy Argentina
- Philip Morris International
- Duty Paid
Work highlights
Advised American Express on regulatory matters related to the financial consumer protection regime and the implementation of new regulatory frameworks.
Advised Havanna on contractual and regulatory matters related to the new advertising and price display regime.
Represented American Express in class action proceedings related to the financial consumer protection regime.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Melisa Romero; Martín Torres Girotti