Dispute resolution

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is well known for the strength of its arbitration practice and is frequently called on for advice in complex international arbitration proceedings under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules, as well as the recognition and enforcement of international arbitration decisions before Argentine courts. The practice also provides comprehensive coverage across tribunals and administrative and judicial court proceedings, handling a broad range of contractual, bankruptcy and environmental insurance claim engagements. Criminal cases, company law disputes and tort matters are also taken on. Former commercial court official Martín Beretervide leads the practice and is recognised for his work across bankruptcy, international arbitration and corporate litigation. Former judge and former practice head Carlos M. Rotman remains an immense presence, offering sophisticated insight into arbitration and litigation matters gleaned during a career spanning more than four decades. Other key partners include experienced commercial and investment treaty arbitration lawyer Ignacio Minorini Lima, banking and finance expert Matías López Figueroa and disputes and bankruptcy specialist Francisco Camauer, who joined the team in 2023. A large group of associates – led by seniors Victoria Nadal and Martin Freier – provide extensive second line support.

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Testimonials

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‘Bruchou's dispute resolution team is superlative. Partner Carlos Rotman shines for his knowledge, not only technical but also his extensive experience as a judge, placing him in a privileged position. Leonardo Guerra is also excellent, with tremendous dedication to work.'
‘The Bruchou & Funes de Rioja dispute resolution team is extraordinary, both in its technical capacity, its experience, as well as in the management of interpersonal relationships.'
‘In the case of Martin Beretervide, I sincerely doubt that there is anyone in the market with better knowledge of the country's litigation system.’
‘Ignacio Minorini and his team have unusual levels of experience in international disputes for the Latin American market. Ignacio and his team are solid.'

Key clients

Barrick Gold
The Aes Corporation
Envision Energy International
Citibank
RPB
MSU Energy
Naviera Sur Petrolera
Lemon Cash
Central Puerto
Minera Andina Del Sol
HSBC Private Bank
Assurant Argentina Compañía De Seguros
Frávega
Visa International Service Association
Parque Eólico Arauco
Gire Soluciones

Work highlights

Advising one of the shareholders of Grupo Piero on both judicial and non-judicial strategies to obtain recognition of his rights as a minority shareholder of two real estate companies.
Advising Barrick Gold Corporation and subsidiaries in a complex arbitration proceeding under ICC rules in connection with the termination of EPC contracts.
Assisting the AES Corporation in an ICSID arbitration filed against the Argentine Republic in connection with AES’s investment in several power generation companies.