Bomchil has a leading litigation and international arbitration practice, representing both multinational and domestic clientele. The firm’s expertise spans the energy (including oil and gas), telecoms, transportation (including air and automotive), banking, entertainment, and consumer goods sectors. The practice has in-depth experience in complex and high-value cases in Argentina, the wider South American continent, and beyond, before a multitude of courts and international arbitration tribunals. María Inés Corrá, the firm’s electricity practice leader, who has years of experience as counsel in high-value disputes, co-heads the international arbitration practice alongside Federico Campolieti, who is adept at handling public and regulatory law cases and is a member of the International Court of Arbitration of the ICC, and Francisco Gutiérrez, who is experienced in high-value arbitration and litigation. Javier Petrantonio, Melisa Romero, who is accomplished in complex litigation in the finance, consumer goods, and health sectors, and Martín Torres Girotti, who is experienced in complex litigation and class actions across the automotive, construction, and hospitality sectors, co-head the litigation practice. The team is rounded out by Santiago Peña, who is experienced in handling ad-hoc and institutional arbitrations for construction and energy companies, and Julia Villanueva, a former judge from the National Commercial Court of Appeals who joined the firm in February 2024, bringing significant know-how in corporate litigation, class actions and bankruptcy cases to the table.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Santiago Peña is a rising star who complements the team with his dedication and attention to detail in complex matters.’
  • ‘Bomchil's Dispute Resolution practice is excellent. It is composed of professionals who are very dedicated to their clients and have great commitment and knowledge. They are undoubtedly on a par with the best firms in Argentina.’

Key clients

  • Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
  • SCC Power Argentina (formerly: Araucaria Energy)

Work highlights

Represented BTS Biogas in obtaining a favourable final award and in one of the first award annulment proceedings initiated under the International Commercial Arbitration Law.

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Leading partners

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Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

María Inés Corrá; Martín Torres Girotti; Federico Campolieti; Javier Petrantonio

Other key lawyers

Francisco Gutiérrez; Melisa Romero; Santiago Peña; Julia Villanueva