Bruchou & Funes de Rioja

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advises domestic and international clients on the full spectrum of trade and customs matters, with particular strength in Argentina’s key sectors, including agribusiness, mining, oil and gas, and energy. The group is well placed to handle import and export issues, representing clients before Customs Offices nationwide and in administrative and judicial proceedings, and also assists with anti-dumping matters, tariff classifications, and free trade agreements. María Laura Bacigalupo leads the practice and is a key reference for domestic and international clients seeking advice on specialised trade regimes, customs litigation and the structuring and implementation of foreign trade transactions. ‘Expert counsel’ Andrea Callegari provides critical advisory and litigation support on the full array of foreign trade and customs matters. Other noteworthy individuals include senior associates Maria Agustina Muse and Daniela Adana Perez D’Agosta. Eduardo Mallea left the firm in May 2024 after being appointed the Director General of Customs for Argentina, while former senior associate Sebastián Lerner subsequently left the firm in March 2025.