The Legal 500 Latin America Guide 2027

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja has been recognized once again by The Legal 500 in its Latin American 2027 Guide.

The Legal 500 Latin America rankings bring together the top-performing law firms in each jurisdiction, highlighting the practice area teams that provide the most innovative and cutting-edge advice to corporate counsel.

This distinction reinforces the firm’s leading position in Latin America as one of Argentina’s largest and most highly regarded firms.

We extend our gratitude to our clients and team whose trust and collaboration have been the driving force behind this achievement.

Ranked areas

Banking and finance
[TOP TIER FIRM – TIER 1]
“BFR’s lawyers are always available, providing accurate answers and demonstrating sound legal reasoning and legal expertise. They always respond promptly and explain their opinions clearly.”
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Compliance
[TOP TIER FIRM – TIER 1]
“This area of the study is excellent; the partner handles the issues personally and with a top-notch team of professionals who know the business perfectly and how the company operates, which makes the advice and handling of the issues in charge more efficient.”
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Corporate and M&A
[TOP TIER FIRM – TIER 1]
“More than just external advisors, they act as true strategic partners, contributing sound judgment, experience, and a long-term vision to every matter they handle. Their main strength lies in the combination of legal expertise and business acumen. They have the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable recommendations aligned with corporate objectives, significantly facilitating decision-making.”
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Dispute Resolution: White-collar crime
[TOP TIER FIRM – TIER 1]
“They are specialists in local and international regulations, enabling them to provide practical solutions not only from a theoretical perspective, but also by understanding the reality and context of the organization and its operations. Their immediate availability and response time are unbeatable.”
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Energy and natural resources > Electricity
[TOP TIER FIRM – TIER 1]
“Very comprehensive advice throughout their practice.”
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Energy and natural resources > Mining
[TOP TIER FIRM – TIER 1]
“Extensive experience in the industry, covering everything from prospecting, buying and selling rights, to operation and, above all, environmental and administrative law in the jurisdictions.”
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Energy and natural resources > Oil and gas
[TOP TIER FIRM – TIER 1]
“The team is outstanding, with an excellent work ethic and a strong team spirit, working seamlessly with our in-house department. They understand and know the business and add significant value to every interaction.”
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Environment
[TOP TIER FIRM – TIER 1]
“In-depth knowledge of the subject matter; proven experience; specialisation; seniority; sufficient human resources; proactivity; ability to work under pressure; and responsibility.”
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International trade and customs
[TOP TIER FIRM – TIER 1]
“Bruchou & Funes de Rioja’s International Trade and Customs Law practice is distinguished by a very solid combination of deep technical knowledge, practical approach and strong business orientation, which is especially valuable for companies with complex operations in Argentina and the region.”
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Labour and employment
[TOP TIER FIRM – TIER 1]
“The team actively engages with issues, anticipates risks, and offers clear and actionable recommendations, even in complex or highly sensitive situations. Furthermore, it demonstrates strong coordination across different areas of expertise, allowing it to efficiently address multidisciplinary matters. Compared to other top-tier firms in the Argentine market, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja stands out for its close client relationships, its understanding of the business, and its results-oriented approach.”
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Tax
[TOP TIER FIRM – TIER 1]
“The team excels in the technical quality of its analyses, its understanding of the business aspects involved in transactions, and its capacity to efficiently and effectively manage complex deals with a results-oriented focus. The availability, the partners’ commitment, and the strategic advice give the practice a competitive edge over other leading firms in the market.”
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Bankruptcy and restructuring
[LEADING FIRM]
“The commitment to the client goes far beyond the required workload. The advice provided is much more than technical, encompassing the strategic area to truly align with the client’s interests. The work ethic is very high.”
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Dispute resolution: Litigation and arbitration
[LEADING FIRM]
“The practice stands out from other firms due to its high level of legal expertise, combined with a strong strategic focus and business acumen, enabling them to provide practical and effective advice in complex arbitrations and litigation. The team is highly responsive, disciplined, and reliable, with an outstanding ability to react and perform under pressure.”
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Intellectual property
[LEADING FIRM]
“The team is highly responsive and provides commercially savvy advice. They always find innovative and proactive solutions.”
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Public Law
[LEADING FIRM]
“They understand, and this is key, the client’s business context and performance, their needs in specific moments and situations, which makes their advice comprehensive. Impeccable and highly effective.”
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Real Estate
[LEADING FIRM]
“Highly collaborative, accessible, and solution-driven, which made working with them a very positive experience. They were undoubtedly key contributors to the successful closing of the deal.”
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Competition and antitrust
[LEADING FIRM]
“Bruchou & Funes is a one-of-a-kind firm. The partners are always available; they are very experienced, professional, and able to solve the hardest problems.”
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Consumer law
[LEADING FIRM]
“They stand out for their extensive experience in highly complex matters, and the personalized attention provided by their partners. They are particularly strong in litigation.”
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TMT
[LEADING FIRM]
“They are highly qualified and knowledgeable in the field.”
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Life sciences and healthcare
[LEADING FIRM]
“The added value, without a doubt, is their ability to understand the business and act as in-house lawyers.”
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Fintech
[FIRM TO WATCH]
“They combine technical excellence with business acumen. Their main differentiator from other firms lies in their ability to engage with and fully understand the business. This translates into faster, more accurate, and actionable responses, even in highly complex situations.”
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