Bomchil is an established firm in dispute resolution, with a leading litigation and international arbitration practice for both multinational and domestic clientele. The firm’s expertise spans energy (including oil and gas), telecoms, transportation (including air and automotive), banking, entertainment, and consumer goods. Bomchil has a depth of experience in complex and high value matters in Argentina, the region, and beyond at a multitude of international arbitration tribunals.  María Inés Corrá , the firm’s electricity practice leader with years of experience as counsel in high-value disputes, co-heads the arbitration practice alongside Martín Torres Girotti , experienced in complex litigation and class actions across the automotive, construction, and hospitality sectors. Other co-heads of the practice include Federico Campolieti , a lawyer adept in public and regulatory law and member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, Javier Petrantonio, specialist in corporate mergers and acquisitions litigation across an array of sectors, and Melisa Romero , who is accomplished in complex litigation matters in finance, consumer goods, and the health sectors. The firm is further rounded with a host of leading partners, such as Francisco Gutiérrez experienced in high-value arbitration and litigation and Santiago Peña  , whose capabilities include ad-hoc and institutional arbitrations for construction and energy companies. Leading associate Marina Wagmaister brings governmental experience in infrastructure and regulatory and public procurement dispute resolution.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent engagement and grasp of complexity from a team of very experienced partners.'

  • ‘A solid and cooperative team that is strong in legal knowledge and dispute management strategy. Without a doubt, this is a top-level practice.'

  • ‘Maria Inés Corra has an exceptional grasp of detail and enormous experience in arbitration. Santiago Peña has an incredible career ahead judging by his performance so far.'

Key clients

  • Aeropuertos Argentina 2000
  • Araucaria Energy S.A. (SCC Power Argentina)
  • Banco Galicia
  • BTS Biogas
  • Carrefour
  • CCU - Compañía Industrial Cervecera S.A
  • Corven Motors Argentina S.A.
  • Dique Norte
  • ENEL
  • Genneia
  • Groupe Bénèteau
  • HCA S.A. (Four Seasons Hotel)
  • Ingener Argentina S.A.
  • Iteco Supply
  • KPMG
  • Massalin Particulares
  • Nestlé
  • PECOM Servicios Energía
  • PepsiCo
  • Peugeot Citroën
  • Siemens
  • Tallo Verde
  • Turner Group
  • Wintershall DEA Argentina

Work highlights

  • Successfully represented BTS Biogas obtaining a favourable final award and in one of the first award annulment proceedings initiated under the International Commercial Arbitration Law.
  • Represented several companies from Grupo Insud in highly complex damages proceedings involving more than USD 20 million.
  • Represented two NGOs and more than 30 neighbours in one of the most relevant environmental cases of public domain, regarding the remediation of the largest open air waste dump of the country.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Martín Girotti
Bomchil
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.