Abeledo Gottheil Abogados
Product liability and product recall processes are key focus areas for Abeledo Gottheil Abogados, which has a strong roster of consumer-facing clients in the automotive, retail and consumer goods sectors, among others. The firm is also regularly called on to represent high-profile clients in collective and individual claims, as well as in judicial and administrative hearings. In addition to contentious matters, the team leverages its product liability expertise to promote product safety and minimise future product liability exposure. The practice also advises on product labelling and advertising campaigns. The group is jointly-led by experienced litigator Rodrigo Blas Hernández and an up-and-coming partners Federico Osvaldo Valiño, who specialises in consumer law; and complex litigation and product liability expert Natalia Soledad Vannucci, who was raised to the partnership in January 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has thorough knowledge of the subject, efficient negotiation tools and flexibility in the face of the diversity of cases that may arise.’
‘What differentiates the firm in this area is its tailor-made work, with which it generates the necessary confidence to resolve cases.’
‘The professionals of the firm always have up-to-date knowledge in this branch of law, collaborating at all times and providing various procedural strategies for each case. Their commitment to resolving claims and their constant collaboration stand out.’
- ‘Extensive knowledge of consumer regulations, and excellent quality advice.’
- ‘Federico Valiño is an excellent professional.’
- ‘Their commitment and dedication to collaborate in the management and resolution of cases that arise in this branch of law, as well as his knowledge of legal regulations and strategies. We highlight partner Federico Valiño and associates Valentina Lamela and Agustina Remis who are part of the team and with whom we work in each Consumer Law case.’
Key clients
- Toyota Argentina
- Yamaha Motor Argentina
- Finning Caterpillar
- Shell
- Total
- Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA)
- Softland
- LG Electronics
- Cepas Argentinas
- YPF
- Natura Cosmeticos
- Club Med
- Swarovski
- Goodyear
- Sika
- Yamaha Plan de Ahorro
Work highlights
- Advice to Yamaha Plan de Ahorro on establishing its operation in Argentina as a consortium plan, in accordance with the administrative law and instructions issued by the Superintendency of Corporations and Argentine consumer law.
- Advice and exclusive representation of Yamaha Motor Argentina in several suits and claims filed in different jurisdictions; these claims have proved to be of utmost importance to the company, benefitting Yamaha’s reputation and the quality of its engineering products.
- Advice and exclusive representation of Toyota in different consumer claims and class actions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rodrigo Blas Hernández, Federico Osvaldo Valiño, Natalia Soledad Vannucci