Baker McKenzie‘s dispute resolution practice is sought out for its specialisms in a variety of areas, including civil, commercial, environmental and public law litigation, domestic and international arbitration, and insolvency and bankruptcy disputes, handling cases before federal, national, and local courts and arbitral tribunals. The practice is also experienced in white collar-crime defence, representing clients in high-stakes criminal cases, and preventative and post-litigation review matters. Practice head Luis Dates has vast experience in complex and high-profile litigation and also has a strong background in public law, acting for international and domestic companies in administrative law matters. Santiago Maqueda Fourcade is another practitioner who is known for his litigation and arbitration experience. Fernando Goldaracena also supports the team, bringing nearly two decades of experience as a Federal Criminal Court clerk to his role as head of the firm’s white-collar crime practice.
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Key clients

  • X (formerly Twitter)
  • HP
  • Carrefour
  • Biogen
  • Franchise World Headquarters
  • Stryker Corporation
  • Shell
  • Procter & Gamble
  • Dresdner
  • ADM
  • Four Seasons Hotels
  • Industrias Lear

Work highlights

Represented X (formerly Twitter) in a multimillion-dollar defamation lawsuit filed by a former model, successfully narrowing the scope of a content removal order and revoking a fine.
Represented HP Inc. and its local subsidiary in Argentina in complex litigation with former distributors, including defending the client against damages claims, bankruptcy proceedings, and criminal complaints.
Defending Carrefour against claims for $10m in penalties for alleged breaches of the ‘Fair Prices’ program.

Lawyers

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

Luis Dates

Other key lawyers

Santiago Maqueda Fourcade; Fernando Goldaracena; Franco Masuchi