Singled out for its regulatory expertise, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja excels in public law litigation and mandates involving regulated industries and utilities. The group is adept at handling complex regulatory disputes before administrative authorities, courts, and tribunals and advises private parties and governmental authorities on tenders and projects across the energy, transport, oil and gas, and public infrastructure sectors. Co-head Ignacio Minorini Lima is particularly active in the infrastructure and energy industries, advising on regulatory disputes, public works contracts, and public procurement matters. Fellow co-head Juan Zocca handles public procurement and judicial and administrative proceedings. Also part of the senior bench, Carlos de Kemmeter has vast experience in privatisations, public contracts, and complex litigation. Senior associate Juan Franco Raparo Faure is another name to note for public law litigation, while Manuel Mazza is experienced in energy, regulatory, and public law. Senior assoicate María Laura Rozan left the firm in July 2024.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘What stands out about the Public Law team, with Ignacio Minorini Lima and Manuel Mazza, is the immediacy of their response and their commercial, cost-benefit vision for the client, even when this goes against the firm's own interests.’
  • ‘What differentiates this firm from competitors is its comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach. They don't just offer legal advice; they also understand the business dynamics of each client, which allows them to provide strategic recommendations adapted to each case.’

Key clients

  • Parque de Innovación de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
  • Terminales Río de la Plata

Work highlights

Advised the AES Corporation on an ICSID claim against the Republic of Argentina related to AES’ investment in several power generation companies.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Ignacio Minorini Lima; Juan Zocca

Other key lawyers

Carlos de Kemmeter; Juan Franco Raparo Faure; Manuel Mazza