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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Testimonials
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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.’
- ‘The team has always been on top of the key issues of the moment. For example, they were by far the leading firm in contributing, disseminating, and advising on the recent major fiscal reforms in the country.’
- ‘All of Bruchou's professionals give a clear opinion on the issues consulted; they don't avoid the answer or leave it in a grey area. I highlight this against other firms that get lost in analysis and are often ambiguous in their advice.’
- ‘Nicolás Nogueira Castellini provides responses with a level of technical depth and, at the same time, practicality that is not seen in other professionals. He is solid, clear, and anticipates relevant fiscal issues. His support is precise, concise, and happens at the expected speed.’
- ‘Pablo Muir is one of the most intelligent and quick lawyers I have known. His creativity in finding solutions to complex issues, especially those involving multiple jurisdictions, is limitless.’
- ‘Ezequiel Lipovetzky is the leader in wealth tax planning in the country, sought after by the highest net-worth clients. His team always has creative ideas to solve complex tax and business issues.’
- ‘Daniela Rey combines her high professional and academic knowledge with a gift for teaching. She is an excellent professional with great skill, and provides great reassurance with her clear explanations.’
- ‘Liban Kusa is an outstanding professional who is recognised and respected in the market. He can be counted on 24/7, and his great gift is making each of his clients feel as if they are the most important. We always receive a fast, precise, and excellent quality service from him.’
- ‘The communication style of Nicolas Nogueira's team meets the requirements of multinational companies, which is often difficult to find. The interaction with our firm's global teams is outstanding and has been highlighted in our internal feedback sessions.’
Key clients
- Asociación de Bancos de la Argentina (“ABA”)
- Asociación de Bancos Argentinos (“ADEBA”)
- Cargill
- Despegar.com
- Prosegur
- Grupo MSU
- Visa
- Development Finance Institute Canada (DFIC) Inc. (Findev)
- Citibank N.A. and Banco Galicia
- Natura Cosméticos and Avon Cosméticos
- Banco Macro
- Bunge Argentina
- Grupo Albanesi
- AES Argentina Generación
- Pluspetrol
- Equinor
- Go Integro
- 360 Energy
- Industrias Juan F. Secco
- Petronas
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.
Advised Cargill SACI in the structuring of complex cross-border financial transactions related to its core business as grain exporters, in a complex Argentina environment that severely restricts the availability of financial solutions due to strict foreign exchange and tax regulations.
Advises Despegar on various tax matters arising out of its local operations and the relationship with service providers abroad; work includes analysis of the tax impact of complex operations and advice on tax inspections.
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