Renowned for its expertise in high value and complex transactions, the strong tax department at Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advises on a broad spectrum of tax matters including tax litigation, tax planning and structuring as well as representing major corporations as taxpayers against the claims of provincial and municipal authorities before administrative and judicial courts. Representing both domestic and international clients in various industries such as renewable energy, IT, agribusiness, and financial services, the team has expertise in regulatory advice and complex cross-border reorganisations. Liban Ángel Kusa spearheads the practice and has extensive experience in contentious tax matters. Partner Ezequiel Lipovetzky advises on tax matters with a particular focus on domestic and cross-border transactions; and Daniela Rey has experience in advising clients on international investments and M&A transactions. Nicolás Nogueira Castellini specialises in tax and customs law while, Pablo Muir focuses on corporate tax matters and wealth management. Appointed ‘expert counsel’ in June 2025, Maximiliano Yudica Bartels specialises in tax planning; while senior associate Josué Antu Aguilar concentrates on cases related to tax litigation.
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- ‘Liban Kusa is one of the top three tax specialists in the country, and one has to think hard to name the other two. He is sought after by companies from the most diverse industries and by officials from different political parties.’
- ‘What's remarkable is that all the senior members of the tax team combine deep expertise with over 10 or even 20 years at the firm, without the typical lateral hires or departures that characterise other law firms. This provides incredible stability and depth.’
Key clients
- Asociación de Bancos de la Argentina (“ABA”)
- Asociación de Bancos Argentinos (“ADEBA”)
Work highlights
Advised ABA and ADEBA (two different local bank associations) and several banks in the filing of a lawsuit before the National Supreme Court of Justice to challenge the constitutionality of a specific legislation of the city of Buenos Aires and the provinces of Mendoza, San Luis and Misiones levying specific bank operations linked to the Central Bank monetary policy (e.g., LELIQ and repo transactions “Operaciones de Pase”) with turnover tax.
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
Liban Angel Kusa
Other key lawyers
Ezequiel Lipovetzky; Daniela Rey; Nicolas Nogueira Castellini; Pablo Muir; Maximiliano Yúdica Bartels; Josué Antu Aguilar