Bankruptcy and restructuring

Allende & Brea

Allende & Brea’s multidisciplinary team represents corporate debtors in reorganisation proceedings and out-of-court restructurings in Argentina, and is also retained by creditors for support on reorganisation and liquidation proceedings, creditor committee-matters, the acquisition of bankrupt companies, foreclosure of securities, and other related issues. The practice is co-lead by experienced bankruptcy and restructuring partner Cristian Fox; disputes specialist David Gurfinkel and M&A and real estate partner Diego Botana.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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‘Very good service quality in restructuring. Cristián Fox is very responsive and knowledgable.’
‘The firm has provided excellent service in the insolvency and bankruptcy area. An excellent team, both from the professional technical point of view. They always keep in mind the business and the needs of the client, maintaining the commitment to ethics and professionalism in their actions.’
‘Cristián Fox is one of the most outstanding professionals in the country in the bankruptcy and restructuring area, due to his level of technical knowledge, commitment to work, ethical level and management of interpersonal relationships.’

Key clients

Desmet Ballestra Group
Chubb Argentina de Seguros
Oil Combustibles
Mefro Wheels
Wärtsila Group
Unipar Indupa
Zúrich Argentina
Servicios Compass de Argentina

Work highlights

Advising Desmet Ballestra Group on the debt restructuring of Alloco, including support on union negotiations, the recognition of pending credits by tax authorities and the challenging of creditor claims in court.
Advising Desmet Ballestra Group on the debt restructuring of Desmet Ballestra Argentina, involving creditor claims and negotiations with clients to obtain full payment for work and services.
Advising and representing the trustee of Oil Combustibles in one of the most important bankruptcies in Argentina.