The team at Bomchil predominantly handles transactions, regulatory work and data privacy matters, and is frequently instructed by high‑profile multinational clients, including Paramount Global, Prime Video and American Express. Practice head Francisco Gutiérrez is experienced in regulatory matters, data and consumer protection, and administrative law, while Marcelo Bombau has particular expertise in M&A transactions and ICT‑related matters. Marcelo den Toom, who leads the competition and antitrust department, advises on share sale and corporate divestment transactions and is also active in mandates involving satellite TV and satellite‑broadband operations. Francisco Zappa is frequently engaged in technology‑focused M&A transactions and has strong capabilities in regulatory and data privacy issues, often working on cross‑border matters involving personal data and GDPR compliance. The partners are supported by senior associate Marina Wagmaister, who advises on regulatory and antitrust issues, and counsel Paula Beveraggi, who specialises in media matters and regularly handles M&A transactions in this space.
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Testimonials

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  • In my experience, the interaction with the members of Bomchil was extremely positive. As we worked on our needs, different members of the firm proposed solutions in various areas (corporate, immigration, tax, in my case).
  • We were assisted by different lawyers. Francisco Gutiérrez (lead and coordinator), Ariadna Artopoulos, Lucila Primogerio, Patricio Martin, and Maria Victoria Tuculet. They all contributed efficiently and promptly in their respective areas, helping us achieve our goal quickly.

Key clients

  • Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
  • American Express
  • AT&T
  • Bloomberg
  • BMW Group
  • Checkbox – Tangonomics
  • Coinbase
  • Conectar
  • Corporación America
  • Internexa
  • KPMG
  • Paramount Global
  • Philip Morris International
  • Prime Video
  • SBA Communications Corporation
  • Pernod Ricard

Work highlights

Advised Paramount Global on the sale of the main Argentine open-to-air TV operator.
Advised a consortium comprising Corporación América and Riverwood Capital on its participation in the private bidding process for the acquisition of Telefónica Móviles Argentina, one of the country’s two major ICT incumbents.
Advised more than 15 companies across a wide range of industries on data protection and cybersecurity matters, including complex cross-border projects and crisis management related to cybersecurity incidents.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Francisco Gutiérrez

Other key lawyers

Marcelo Bombau; Marcelo den Toom; Francisco Zappa; Marina Wagmaister; Paula Beveraggi