Advising both buyers and sellers on M&A transactions and daily corporate advice, Bomchil is called upon by some of the biggest domestic and international clients operating in Argentina. Managing partner and corporate and M&A practice head, Adrián Furman focuses primarily on contractual and commercial mandates, particularly in the media, energy, retail and food sectors. Transactional specialist Tomás Araya is also active in M&A across the energy, retail and food sectors, as well as making a strong showing in services-related segments. Patricio Martin, who specialises in corporate restructurings and M&A across Latin America, and Marcelo den Toom, whose expertise centres on corporate law and competition / antitrust mandates, are additional key members of the team. Máximo J. Bomchil, in turn, focuses on contractual and commercial mandates, particularly as regards the pharma, automotive, insurance, and agribusiness sectors. Francisco Zappa is a rising practitioner in tech-focused M&A and venture capital work, as well as real estate transactions, while Paula Beveraggi is a deeply experienced counsel who specialises in corporate and M&A mandates in the entertainment and media sectors.
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Testimonials
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- It's an extremely professional, up-to-date team with the necessary experience for each project. They staff very well, and their leader, Adrián Furman, becomes a partner, anticipating different perspectives, which generates a decisive added value and competitive advantage.
- Adrián Furman is the ideal legal and business partner because he not only seeks to protect interests, but is also proactive in identifying the pros and cons of projects.
- Máximo José Bomchil stands out for his professional solidity, as well as for his closeness to the client and his ability to articulate within the studio the most appropriate response in the best time.
- Teamwork is essential, with professionals in every area we need. They are always attentive to our suggestions and focused on conflict resolution.
- Bomchil boasts a high level of technical expertise, a practical approach, and a strong focus on the client's business. The team combines legal specialization with clear communication and a remarkable ability to anticipate risks, making it a true strategic partner for in-house counsel. Compared to other firms, it stands out favorably for its availability, responsiveness, efficiency, and collaborative style, as well as for its effective integration of technological tools, flexible working models, and a visible commitment to the company's business objectives.
- Reputation, experience, ability. Tomás Araya is excellent, a role model, and a very good strategic partner. Andrea Lofvall is also very good.
- What sets Bomchil's practice apart is, first and foremost, its level of commitment, which consistently exceeds expectations. Compared to other firms, the team demonstrates exceptional dedication to finding solutions, with a persistent and proactive approach to achieving the best possible outcome for us as clients and for the transaction. They are strongly aligned with the client's objectives and the success of the transaction, genuinely invested in the final result, which is rare and highly valuable. Secondly, I want to highlight their remarkable creativity in addressing complex problems. On many occasions, they have proposed alternatives we hadn't considered, providing effective and innovative solutions. Furthermore, they communicate these options very clearly, precisely explaining the implications of each alternative, which significantly facilitates decision-making. Finally, the Bomchil team's availability is outstanding. In highly time-sensitive transaction contexts, they have demonstrated immediate responsiveness and a willingness to work outside of regular business hours, including weekends, which is critical.
- The firm's lawyers' main differentiator is their level of involvement and alignment with the client's objectives, coupled with their extensive experience, which translates into highly effective and results-oriented execution. Compared to other firms, they not only provide sound advice but also actively participate in the success of the transaction, with a practical, agile, and decisive approach. In particular, I want to highlight Adrián Furman as a partner who excels in practice. What sets him apart is his level of personal commitment to each transaction and his ability to consistently go above and beyond to achieve the established objectives. He fully aligns with the client and is characterized by exceptional availability, with immediate responses and great agility, especially in highly demanding contexts. Additionally, based on his excellent professional reputation, Adrián has a unique network of contacts and access to key players in the country, at the corporate, governmental, and legal levels. This allows him to interact very effectively and resolve complex situations. Added to this is a very broad experience, which is reflected in his ability to find creative and pragmatic solutions to difficult problems, often simplifying complex scenarios with approaches that were not initially obvious.
- In my experience with Argentine firms, I can say that the Bomchil team is complete, has no weaknesses, and has lawyers with international experience capable of handling any type of transaction.
- Maximo Bomchil H. and his team stand out for their availability, speed, customer knowledge, legal knowledge, and understanding of the company's business reality.
Key clients
- ABB Group
- Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
- Air Products (Indura)
- Amazon Prime Video
- Andrew Lissak
- Buenos Aires Arena (Movistar Arena)
- Carrefour
- CH Robinson
- Corporación América
- Compañía General de Combustibles
- Distribuidora Cummins
- Enel Argentina
- Entre Rios Crushing
- Essilor Luxótica
- Evertec Group
- Guelmos Arien and Karina Salerti
- Grupo Corven
- Grupo Imagem
- Goldwind
- Havanna
Work highlights
Advised Nutrien on the sale of its 50% equity stake in Argentina-based nitrogen producer Profertil, acquired jointly by Adecoagro and Asociacion de Cooperativas Argentinas Coop Ltda.
Advised Robert Bosch Investment Nederland on the acquisition of all equity interests in Johnson Controls BE Argentina from Johnson Controls Inc., as part of Bosch’s $8bn acquisition of the global heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions business for residential and light commercial buildings.
Advised Paramount Global on the sale of Telefé to an entity controlled by Gustavo Scaglione and José Luis Manzano in a competitive auction process.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Adrián Furman
Other key lawyers
Lucila Primogerio