Abeledo Gottheil Abogados has a dispute resolution practice that specialises in international and domestic arbitration and litigation. The team has a strong suit in investment arbitration, with extensive experience of handling cases against states under various arbitration rules, particularly acting for energy and oil and gas majors and key players in the automotive industry. The team is also experienced in contractual and tort claims in the construction sector, media liability claims, corporate and shareholder conflicts, and sovereign default disputes. Practice co-leader Hernán Martín Oriolo has over three decades of experience in the oil and gas sector, including handling complex arbitration. Other practice co-heads include Rodrigo Blas Hernández, who is experienced in complex litigation and class actions, with an emphasis on the consumer sector, and Leonardo Pablo Cippitelli, who is known for his work in corporate and shareholder litigation. Other key partners include Federico Valiño, who is experienced in litigation related to professional liability and acquisition-related disputes, particularly in the consumer industry, and Natalia Soledad Vannucci, who rounds out the practice with expertise in data protection and privacy, and consumer defence cases.
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- 'Abeledo Gottheil has a highly experienced and well-established dispute resolution practice. They adapt well to cases of varying sizes.'
- 'They have a solid team, with partners who personally handle issues. I would like to highlight Hernán Oriolo and Rodrigo B. Hernández. All members are fluent in English and Spanish, and several have additional training in French and Portuguese.'
- 'It is a firm with a recognised track record in this area and is well positioned in the market, with in-depth knowledge and a solid overall practice.'
- 'Extensive experience in this area. I would like to mention Leonardo Cippitelli and Hernán Oriolo.'
- 'Exceptional synchronicity among the team members, which allows for smooth progress with case management.'
- 'Excellent quality of client care and advice, speed in responses, certainty in recommendations.'
Key clients
- YPF
- ABB
- Hitachi Energy
- Lestar Quimica
- Toyota Argentina
- ZF
- Faurecia Argentina
- PwC Argentina
- Yamaha Motor Argentina
- Toyota Argentina
- LG Electronics
- Repsol
Work highlights
Represented Toyota Argentina S.A. in multiple cases.
Represented the Argentine Soccer Association in multiple cases.
Represented PwC Argentina in an ongoing dispute.
Practice head
Hernán Oriolo; Rodrigo B. Hernández; Leonardo P. Cippitelli
Other key lawyers
Federico O. Valiño; Natalia Vannucci; Sergio Manuel Porteiro; Luis Alberto Erize; Florencia Buczak
