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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- ‘Bomchil is one of the market leaders in corporate, insolvency, and administrative litigation. It has partners in these areas who combine practical experience with a unique academic prestige.’
- ‘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.’
- ‘With their depth in the study of issues, speed of response, and commitment to the client, it is undoubtedly one of the best firms in Argentina.’
- ‘Rafael Manovil is the undisputed market leader in corporate litigation.’
- ‘Maria Ines Corra and Federico Campolieti are considered top-tier arbitrators in the local and international market and have been recognised with institutional positions in the world's leading arbitration organisations.’
- ‘Federico Campolieti deserves to be highlighted in complex litigation and arbitration. He is an excellent lawyer: profound and practical.’
- ‘Tomas Araya has successfully handled extremely complex and important insolvency and contentious restructuring matters.’
- ‘The addition of Julia Villanueva, a former judge from the commercial court of appeals, to the team has been an excellent strategic hire.’
- ‘Santiago Peña is a rising star who complements the team with his dedication and attention to detail in complex matters.’
- ‘María Inés Corrá knows what she is doing; she is detail-oriented, punctual, and her execution of the work is excellent.’
Key clients
- Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
- SCC Power Argentina (formerly: Araucaria Energy)
- Banco Galicia
- BTS Biogas
- Carrefour
- CCU – Compañía Industrial Cervecera
- Corven Motors Argentina
- Dique Norte
- Enel
- Genneia
- Groupe Bénèteau
- Grupo Insud
- HCA (Four Seasons Hotel)
- Ingener Argentina
- Iteco Supply
- KPMG
- Massalin Particulares (Phillip Morris Argentina)
- Metalpar
- Nestlé
- PECOM Servicios Energía
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.
Represented several companies from Grupo Insud in highly complex damages proceedings involving more than $20m.
Represented two NGOs and more than 30 neighbours in one of the most relevant environmental cases in the public domain, regarding the remediation of the largest open air waste dump in the country.
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Practice head
María Inés Corrá; Martín Torres Girotti; Federico Campolieti; Javier Petrantonio
Other key lawyers
Francisco Gutiérrez; Melisa Romero; Santiago Peña; Julia Villanueva