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.’
- ‘Compared to other firms, this team stands out for its cohesion and the way it combines technical experience and skills with a close, personalised approach towards clients. Many firms can offer experience, but this team applies that experience more strategically.’
- ‘Knowledge of the industry is important to us. They have it.’
- ‘The main quality that makes their lawyers stand out is their high level of professionalism, along with their proactive and personalised approach. Each lawyer excels in their ability to anticipate needs and offer creative, innovative solutions.’
- ‘They have a great deal of experience in complex litigation and public law advisory matters.’
- ‘The Public Law team handles a variety of matters, from regulatory issues to arbitration cases, which provides a versatility that is highly regarded for providing advice in Argentina.’
- ‘The team is very diligent; they study the issues in depth and respond in a timely manner to queries and work requests.’
- ‘We are very satisfied with the professional service they have provided. They are always willing to collaborate with whatever we need.’
- ‘Their most outstanding qualities include their deep legal expertise, their dedication to clients, and their constant updating on the latest regulations and legal trends.’
Key clients
- Parque de Innovación de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
- Terminales Río de la Plata
- Albanesi
- Cucchiara & Cia
- Orbis Mertig
- EMEPA
- Rohde Nielsen
- Andreoli
- Farmatodo
- Goldwind
- Alstom
- Bunge Argentina
- Envision
- Neuss Capital
- Sumitomo Corporation do Brasil
- América Latina Logística
- Banco Macro
- Barrick
- Cargill
- Facimex Valores
Work highlights
Advised the AES Corporation on an ICSID claim against the Republic of Argentina related to AES’ investment in several power generation companies.
Advised América Latina Logística Argentina S.A. and its subsidiaries on a complex litigation against Argentina’s transportation regulator concerning the termination of a railway concession.
Advised Álya Construtora S.A. on a major public works contract for the dredging of the Salado River, providing legal counsel on complex public procurement regulations and representing the client in both Argentine and international arbitration court.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Ignacio Minorini Lima; Juan Zocca
Other key lawyers
Carlos de Kemmeter; Juan Franco Raparo Faure; Manuel Mazza