Public law

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is well known for its expertise in highly regulated industries, where it supports private companies and government authorities with advice on concessions, expropriations, public procurement, tenders and litigation before administrative authorities, courts and arbitral tribunals. The firm is particularly active in the oil-and-gas and utilities sectors, and brings in support from its banking and dispute resolution teams to provide clients with comprehensive, multidisciplinary coverage of public law matters. The team is led by the highly-respected dispute resolution and public law expert Ignacio Minorini Lima, who is recognised for his impressive track record in complex, high-profile regulatory disputes. Public procurement and administrative law expert Juan Zocca provides further partner-level support, with the practice also able to call on vastly experienced regulatory law of counsel Carlos de Kemmeter. Senior associate Maria Laura Rozan is focused on regulatory law and also works across various arbitration proceedings.

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Testimonials

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‘Efficiency and proactivity characterise the team.'
‘Capable of handling many complex situations simultaneously. Juan Zocca is excellent.'
‘Unparalleled expertise in Argentine public law. Excellent client-friendly advice.’
'The provides clear advice and is always willing to collaborate.'
'Top quality partners who are leading experts in their field of expertise and provide great client service.’
‘Ignacio Minorini is enormously smart and a creative thinker. He is diligent, works hard and provides excellent client service. His English is impeccable and he works with ease in both common and civil law systems.’

Key clients

YPF
Citibank
AES Corporation
Goldwind
Alstom
Equinor
Bunge Argentina
Envision
América Latina Logística
Banco Macro
Barrick
Holcim Argentina
Cargill
Facimex Valores
Saputo
Tecme
Laboratorio Elea Phoenix
Werthein Group
Terrabrick
Cardiff
Proficio Investments
Vista Oil & Gas
Orígenes AFJP
Banelco
Newsan Group
Brubank
Lemon Cash
Consejo Federal de Inversiones
Grupo Albanesi
Molinos Río de la Plata
Merrill Lynch Argentina
Álya Construtora
UT Arroyo Duppy
UT Zonda
Unipar Indupa
Pernod Ricard
Cabrales

Work highlights

Advised YPF a in high-profile litigation related to environmental damages in the US.
Represented The AES Corporation as Argentine counsel in an ICSID claim against the Republic of Argentina related to AES’ investment in several power generation companies.
Advised Prisma Medios de Pagos as sole counsel in its litigation with the Argentine Government over two major contracts providing infrastructure and programs aimed at improving the collection of taxes and social security contributions, which were challenged and considered null and void.