Holcim is a pioneer company in the construction industry in Argentina, it produces and markets cement, concrete and stone aggregates. Its first Argentine cement manufacturing plant was built in 1930 in the province of Córdoba and ever since then it has participated in the development of the country. Supporting its application of advanced technological processes for Latin America, its legal team is made up of two senior lawyers, one junior lawyer, one administrative assistant and one trainee, all reporting to the general counsel, Santiago Ojea Quintana, a brilliant lawyer with strong skills in corporate law, contract negotiation and compliance matters. ‘Each lawyer complies with a business-partner role together with a plant and area of expertise’ says Ojea.

The team’s senior in-house counsels Pablo Purro and Emiliana Bolontrade stand out for their contribution in the establishment and positive perception of the legal department. The team has become a solid part of the executive decision making process, forming the strategic direction of the company, with the ‘goal to act as independent business partner providing on-time, creative and risk-appropriate business solutions’.