Compliance
Global Guide 2024 : Argentina
Band 1
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Provided by Bruchou & Funes de Rioja
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja leads the Compliance, Investigations and Corporate Criminal Law practice in Argentina. It has an unparalleled expertise in advising corporate clients in the context of internal investigations as well as in designing compliance risk-mitigating strategies in the context of specific transactions and day-to-day operations.
The Department’s services include: Advice in and development of internal investigations, e.g. of corporate fraud and in the context of FCPA or other transnational anti-bribery law enforcement actions; Criminal compliance counselling; Design and implementation of industry remedial strategies in sectors or operations exposed to high or structural corruption risks; Advice on the design, implementation, updating and evaluation of compliance programs.
Chambers Review
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is a top-tier, Buenos Aires-based firm with an esteemed department providing advice on compliance programmes, internal investigations and criminal law. Its seasoned team assesses companies' risks to design and supervise tailor-made integrity programmes. Clients also benefit from the department's expertise in whistle-blower protection, compliance training initiatives and experience adapting existing compliance policies to Argentine law following acquisition processes.
Strengths
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"Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is able to handle complex and sophisticated matters and advice on global issues. They put their clients first and we have always got a timely response from them."
"Bruchou & Funes de Rioja understands the transactions, the applicable legislation and risks involved. The team has specialist and recognised compliance professionals in the market, who deliver high quality of work in tight deadlines."
"Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is able to handle complex and sophisticated matters and advice on global issues. They put their clients first and we have always got a timely response from them."
"Bruchou & Funes de Rioja understands the transactions, the applicable legislation and risks involved. The team has specialist and recognised compliance professionals in the market, who deliver high quality of work in tight deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Stellar partner Guillermo Jorge is held in the highest esteem by interviewees for his market-leading compliance practice in Argentina. He offers additional expertise in international investigations and often represents clients in criminal proceedings.
"Guillermo Jorge is an outstanding professional who has a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to matters."
"Guillermo Jorge is an excellent lawyer, whose advice and counsel on every occasion has been invaluable for our company,"
Well-regarded partner Fernando Basch is often called upon to advise a prominent client base on a wide range of compliance matters, including anti-bribery and anti-money laundering compliance.
"Fernando Basch is always very professional, efficient, and proactive in the work he conducts for our company. He is a pleasure to work with."
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