Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Latin America Guide 2025 : Argentina
Band 2
About
Provided by Lorente & López Abogados
The firm has handled some of the most important bankruptcy and debt restructuring cases in Argentina (i.e. Sociedad Comercial del Plata S.A., Supercanal Holding S.A., Peñaflor S.A., Multicanal, Correo Argentino, Grupo RHUO, Refinadora Neuquina, Tipoiti, Italcred, Necxus, Antonio Barillari S.A., Proyecto Al Rio among others). It has represented both debtors and local and foreign creditors in these procedures. The firm has also been involved in bondholders’ debt restructurings being the pioneers in this kind of insolvency procedures. On occasions, the firm has represented the insolvency trustee appointed in all kinds of insolvency proceedings.
Chambers Review
Lorente & López Abogados is an experienced bankruptcy and restructuring firm noted in the market for its established practice advising insolvent companies on a variety of mandates, spanning preventive actions, such as corporate reorganisations and the refinancing of debt, as well as in-court bankruptcy proceedings. Its strong team of well-known practitioners services a range of domestic clients. Wenance and Lubrisider are among its new client wins.
Work Highlights
- Lorente & López Abogados advisedEDISUD on its reorganisation proceeding.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Lorente & López Abogados provides dynamic and personalised attention, integrating internal and external teams."
"The team at Lorente & López Abogados provides dynamic and personalised attention, integrating internal and external teams."
Notable Practitioners
Well-regarded partner Javier Armando Lorente is well placed to assist distressed companies and other debtors with their insolvency proceedings in Argentina.
"Javier has plenty of experience and knows how to deal with clients. He explains complex issues very well."
Partner Ariel Di Bártolo is experienced in bankruptcy and restructuring matters in Argentina. He often represents debtors in complex reorganisation cases.
"Ariel Di Bártolo has very clear concepts to solve the problems that companies present to him and knows a lot about their specific topics."
Partner Mariana Russo is well-placed to advise on bankruptcy and restructuring matters in Argentina.
"Mariana is a well-known lawyer; she has vast experience with debtors."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lorente & López Abogados
Argentina
Members
Provided by Lorente & López Abogados
Ariel Alejandro Di Bártolo
Head of Department
Head of Department
Mariana Russo
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Lorente & López Abogados
Energy
Media
Retail
Telecommunications
Textile Industry
Textile Industry