Bruchou & Funes de Rioja commands a leading position in Argentina’s white-collar crime space, known for its strategic firepower in high-stakes, cross-border investigations and criminal litigation. The team regularly acts for global corporates, financial institutions, board-level executives, and state bodies facing – or pursuing -complex claims involving fraud, corruption, asset concealment, and regulatory breaches. Guillermo Jorge, a prominent figure in international asset recovery and financial crime matters, and Fernando Basch, who brings to the table deep experience in institutional criminal law and inter-American human rights litigation, lead the practice. Their combined backgrounds enable the firm to operate effectively across jurisdictions, especially in disputes involving political sensitivities or reputational damage. The group is particularly valued for its expertise in asset tracing, internal investigations, and criminal risk mapping.
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- 'The team was efficient, knowledgeable, and prompt in delivering good quality work product. Fully engaged at all levels-from thoughtful associates to experienced partners, with cultural knowledge that greatly added to our investigation objectives.'
- 'Guillermo Jorge is an experienced and savvy advisor who knows how high-leverage matters could impact multinational companies operating outside of Argentina.'
- 'Lucía Falú is organised, polished, and sophisticated at navigating complex questions in an efficient and client-friendly manner.'
- 'Understanding of needs and quick response times and availability to attend calls and meetings. The use of AI to translate documents between languages to provide information in English to the headquarters facilitates the work of the firm and us as clients. The firm also offers many opportunities for interdisciplinary consultations, which helps in the resolution and understanding of complex matters.'
Key clients
- Vicentin
- Mercado Libre
- Heirs of the K family estate
- Independent members of Petrobras’ Board
- ISDIN
- Government of Peru (Public Prosecutor’s Office)
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Guillermo Jorge; Fernando Basch
Other key lawyers
Lucía Falú