With a strong focus on the financial regulatory aspects of fintech mandates, Bomchil’s team advises on foreign exchange, tax, data privacy and anti money‑laundering matters. María Victoria Funes leads the group and has broad experience across securities, banking and capital markets transactions, frequently handling cross‑border mandates involving the Argentine Central Bank and the Argentine Tax Authority. Fermín Caride specialises in corporate financing work, investment projects and capital markets transactions, and has recently advised multinational financial services companies on foreign exchange and data privacy regulatory issues. María Victoria Tuculet supports the practice on regulatory compliance, banking and securities matters, and is often engaged in mandates involving the payment sector and cross‑border payment systems. The team also benefits from associate Luciano Zanutto, whose practice covers tax and financial crime compliance mandates, and associates Tomás Celerier and Juan María Luchetti, who advise global crypto‑finance companies, payment processors and cross‑border trade finance platforms on foreign exchange, regulatory and credit‑related matters.
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Testimonials
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- The team is highly trained not only on their specific areas of expertise but also on related issues. It's truly interesting to talk with them. They are always up-to-date with regulatory changes and send updates that allow us, as a company, to remain compliant.
- Victoria Funes is truly an expert in her field. Whenever we speak with another bank or partner and mention that we work with her, it's a real plus and a guarantee of trust.
- The practice boasts professionals who are always willing to answer questions and address concerns. I would especially like to highlight Dr. María Victoria Funes and her team, as well as Dr. Federico Campolieti.
- Bomchil is a top-tier law firm in Argentina. They are known for their exceptionally high level of professionalism. The lawyers in their team are recognized and experienced professionals in their respective fields. They also maintain strong connections throughout the industry, which adds significant value to their services.
- The caliber of his partners is extremely high. Fermín Caride is a fantastic ally for our business.
- They are complete experts in financial regulation, particularly banking regulation. In my opinion, they are the best team in financial regulation and provide the best service. A great business partner for us.
- Victoria Funes' team stands out for its strong technical expertise, experience in fintech and regulatory matters, and its practical, business-oriented approach. I have consistently received excellent feedback and references regarding her work. Victoria is known for her sound judgment, availability, and ability to lead complex matters with clarity and efficiency.
- The team led by Victoria Funes stands out for its technical expertise, practical knowledge of the fintech ecosystem, and ability to provide clear, agile, and business-oriented advice. Beyond their legal expertise, I particularly value their understanding of the local regulatory environment and their skill in translating complex issues into concrete, actionable recommendations. Compared to other firms, the team effectively combines specialization, client focus, and rapid response, which inspires great confidence in sensitive or highly complex matters.
Key clients
- Adyen
- Akami
- American Express
- Ant Group (Alipay)
- Ardua Solutions Corp
- Benji Technologies, INC
- BITSO
- Bloomberg
- Buenbit
- Centaurus
- Circle Internet Financial, LLC
- Coinbase
- Deezer
- EBANX
- Eron International
- Fortune International Group
- Growie
- Huawei
- Mastercard/Freshfields
- Mercado Libre
Work highlights
Providing Mercado Pago with day-to-day advice regarding banking, securities, AML, data protection, FX, competition law, consumer protection and insurance areas and in the analysis of, and compliance with, the applicable regulatory framework.
Advising EBANX S.A, a cross-border and domestic aggregator, and its affiliates in various countries – primarily Singapore – on the regulatory requirements for its landing in Argentina, including corporate, contractual, tax, regulatory, and financial regulatory matters, anti-money laundering regulations and cryptocurrency-related services.
Regularly advising OKTO, a digital payment solution company, which operates in more than 120 markets around the globe, on the Argentine regulatory requirements for its landing in Argentina, including corporate, tax, regulatory, and financial regulatory matters, FX matters and anti-money laundering regulations.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
María Victoria Funes
Other key lawyers
Fermín Caride; María Victoria Tuculet; Luciano Zanutto; Tomás Celerier; Juan María Luchetti