Bruchou & Funes de Rioja‘s dispute resolution practice has experience in complex commercial proceedings before the courts, arbitral tribunals and administrative authorities, acting for both national and international clients. The firm has practitioners with a strong background in a range of litigation, from contractual, corporate, and bankruptcy cases, to environmental, insurance, and tort claims, and also has a domestic and international arbitration team that is well versed in handling claims under ICC, ICSID, and UNICITRAL rules, among others. Practice head Martín Beretervide is a former Commercial Court official who brings to the table a wealth of experience in bankruptcy and corporate proceedings. The practice is supported by Carlos Rotman, who leads the litigation, international arbitration, and bankruptcy side of the practice and offers strong expertise in insolvency law. Ignacio Minorini Lima has experience of representing local and international companies in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, particularly in relation to regulatory law, in addition to having deep knowledge of the energy sector, acting for both renewable and conventional providers. Senior associate Victoria Nadal rounds out the practice, with expertise in civil and commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and company law cases.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Based on our years of experience with Ignacio Minorini and his team, I can say he brings a high level to dispute resolution with significant strengths in the substantive areas of Argentine law. It is undoubtedly one of the two or three best practices in Argentina.’
- ‘It is rare to find professionals who have comparable strengths in both disputes and in public and regulatory law to the level that Ignacio Minorini and his team achieve.’
- ‘The most remarkable thing about the team is its combination of technical solidity and a practical approach. They differentiate themselves by quickly understanding the client's context and offering clear, applicable, and timely answers.’
- ‘The added value of their lawyers is their ability to combine technical excellence with a practical, business-oriented approach. They provide clear, executable solutions, not just legal opinions.’
- ‘Francisco Camauer stands out for his strategic judgment and his ability to unblock complex situations with creative and realistic solutions. It is also worth mentioning Leonardo Guerra for his dedication and his impeccable handling of procedural aspects.’
- ‘Both Martin Beretervide and Florencia Funes de Rioja provide an exceptional, high-quality service and are always available for their clients' needs.’
- ‘The legal team shows great commitment and the necessary agility to adapt to our different business models, while maintaining consistency in their advice. They stand out for their willingness to help and their speed of response.’
- ‘Among their best qualities are their availability, their approachable manner, and their ability to anticipate problems.’
- ‘One of Bruchou's greatest virtues is the professionals who make up the firm, all with a high level of professionalism and expertise in their different areas.’
- ‘Our main points of contact are Sebastián Vedoya, Sergio Arbeleche, Andrea Callegari, and Liban Kusa, but we have the confidence of knowing that the entire workgroup sustains the advice. They show a great willingness to help, even at unusual hours.’
Key clients
- Barrick Gold
- The AES Corporation
- Envision Energy International Ltd.
- Citibank N.A. Sucursal Argentina
- MSU Energy
- Lemon Cash, Inc.
- Central Puerto
- Minera Andina del Sol
- HSBC Private Bank (Suisse)
- Envision
- Frávega
- Visa International Service Association
- GIRE
- Cecilia Stalman
- Cementos Avellaneda
- ADDOC
- Prosegur
- Atanor
Work highlights
Assisted Frávega in overturning a $350m seizure in a commercial dispute, safeguarding its operations, and continuing to defend it in a complex contract breach case before the Superior Court of Justice of Chubut.
Advised Visa in multiple legal claims and antitrust investigations in Argentina involving payment facilitators dLocal, Ebanx, and PayU, successfully overturning an injunction in favour of Ebanx and coordinating a global strategy to address cross-border transaction disputes.
Represented the AES Corporation in a high-profile ICSID claim against Argentina under the Argentina-US Bilateral Investment Treaty, addressing complex regulatory and international law issues arising from Argentina’s emergency measures impacting the energy sector.
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Practice head
Martín Beretervide
Other key lawyers
Carlos María Rotman; Ignacio Minorini Lima; Francisco Camauer; Victoria Nadal; Martin Freier; Leonardo Guerra