With a wealth of experience in individual and consumer class actions initiated by consumer associations, Bomchil advises major international clients on consumer protection regulations and fair trading practices, while also handling the drafting and review of commercial contracts and terms and conditions. The practice is led by Melisa Romero and Martín Torres Girotti, who also co-head the dispute resolution and health and life sciences departments. They are supported by associates Clara Goenaga, who handles consumer claims relating to manufacturing defects and breach of sale contracts, and María Victoria Casale, who is involved in class actions involving Argentine financial consumer rights.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is made up of exceptional professionals with in-depth knowledge of industry issues and challenges.'
- 'The added bonus is undoubtedly their human qualities, which are matched by their professional qualities: great people, great professionals, with extensive experience in various areas of law.'
Key clients
- Amazon Prime Video
- American Express Argentina
- BBVA
- Big Box
- BMW
- Duty Paid
- Havanna
- KPMG
- Rolex
- Stellantis
- Banco Santander
- Directv Argentina
Work highlights
Advising and representing American Express in around 30 consumer class actions involving the interpretation of Argentine Consumer Law and the regulatory framework of collective life insurance applied to credit card holders.
Representing BBVA in a class action pursued by two consumer associations claiming the refund of the sums paid as collective life insurance allegedly in excess of the applicable rates.
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
Other key lawyers
María Victoria Casale; Clara Goenaga