Abeledo Gottheil Abogados stands out for its expertise in contentious consumer matters and is known for its work in complex product liability cases, product recalls and claims filed before local Consumer Protection Bureaus and the Federal Trade Commission. Outside of its contentious practice, the firm is also called on for advice on product safety, product labelling and advertising and preventative measures to reduce the risk of product liability exposure. The team advises clients in the retail and consumer goods spaces and has a particularly strong portfolio of automotive industry clients. The practice is co-led by Rodrigo Blas Hernández, an experienced litigator with an extensive consumer track record; Federico Osvaldo Valiño, who covers class actions, product recalls, consumer rights and unfair practices; and Natalia Soledad Vannucci, a product liability and complex litigation expert.
Testimonials
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‘Federico Valiño resolves matters quickly and practically.’
‘The team is always up-to-date with new regulations and provides practical advice.’
‘An exceptional team. Everyone is aware of the issues and can provide us with high-quality advice quickly. They take on cases as their own.’
‘Professionals who have high technical knowledge and excellent client relationship skills.’
‘High technical knowledge and high-quality standards in the work delivered.'
Key clients
- Toyota Argentina
- Yamaha Motor Argentina
- Finning Caterpillar
- Shell
- Total
- Asociación del Fútbol Argentino (AFA)
- Softland
- LG Electronics
- Dorinka
- Sika Argentina
- YPF
- Natura Cosmeticos
- Club Med
- Swarovski
- Goodyear
- Cepas Argentinas
- Supermercados Makro
- Cencosud
- Yamaha Plan de Ahorro
Work highlights
- Advise and represent Yamaha Motor Argentina in numerous ongoing claims, including alleged unfair practices, damages and breach of sales contracts.
- Working with Raízen on the launch of a new customer loyalty programme, including the drafting of the terms and conditions of the new programme and the design of a strategy to inform consumers on the replacement of the previous programme, in compliance with consumer defence regulations.
- Legal advice and exclusive representation of Toyota Argentina in different consumer claims and class actions.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rodrigo Blas Hernández, Federico Osvaldo Valiño, Natalia Soledad Vannucci