Bomchil’s bankruptcy and restructuring team has broad expertise representing both creditors and debtors in domestic and cross-border restructuring mandates. The team’s primary expertise is in representing creditors across the restructuring spectrum, from foreclosing security interest mandates and participating in creditors’ committees to insolvency proceedings. Other areas of focus include advising clients on the acquisition of distressed assets, debt restructuring and asset preservation proceedings. Tomás Araya, Martín Torres Girotti and Julia Villanueva co-lead the practice. Araya specialises in financial restructuring transactions; Torres Girotti is a key contact for insolvency and restructuring disputes, representing clients in both out-of-court and in-court restructurings; while Villanueva is an expert in bankruptcy and commercial law, along with debt restructuring processes. Melisa Romero is a key disputes practitioner for the practice.
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Testimonials
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- They are excellent professionals and have the character of impeccable people.
- Bomchil has an excellent team in the area of corporate restructuring. They know the Argentine market, its players, and the character of its main clients very well. They have been firm in the negotiations, but always trying to reach agreements and highlighting the advantages of doing so. Their knowledge of the local and international capital markets complements their expertise very well.
- A very solid partner, Tomás Araya, supported by top-level associates and a multidisciplinary team.
- The restructuring team was always willing to gain a better understanding of the issues and, above all, open to innovative solutions to optimize their client's recovery. This was evident in the proactivity and willingness of the team members.
- Technical knowledge, a willingness to empathize with the problem, and active listening are, I believe, the key points that generate added value for clients.
Key clients
- LDC Argentina
- Molinos Agro
- Gramercy
- Tennenbaum Living Trust
- Ayres Investment Management
- Merkin Family Foundation
- Entre Ríos Crushing
- Capex
- Banco Macro
- Grupo Vicnet
- Metalpar
- Mills Capital Group
- Armaduras del Sur (Prearmar)
Work highlights
Advised LDC Argentina and Molinos Agro regarding their joint proposal to acquire Vicentin’s shares in the so-called “cramdown” process (art. 48) enshrined in Argentine bankruptcy law.
Advising Tennenbaum Living Trust, Ayres Investment Management LP and Merkin Family Foundation on their lawsuit against GCDI.
Advising Grupo Vicnet on the preparation of its filing to restructure its banking and financial debt.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Tomás Araya; Martín Torres Girotti; Julia Villanueva