Best known for the exceptional strength and depth of its debtor-side practice, Estudio Alegría, Buey Fernández, Fissore y Montemerlo advises local and international debtors in restructuring litigation proceedings, as well as in out-of-court restructuring matters. The practice also advises on creditor-side mandates as required. The team is co-led by Pablo Buey Fernández, Miguel Montemerlo, Gabriel Fissore and Javier Alegria, all three deeply experienced lawyers with expertise in debt and corporate restructurings, and insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, as well as M&A, capital markets and dispute resolution. Founding partner Héctor Alegría, a former chairman of the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission, continues to make his vast experience available to the team. With 20 years at the firm, senior associate Leonardo Lucas is also deeply experienced across the full raft of bankruptcy, insolvency, restructuring and dispute resolution, along with civil and commercial contracts.

Marval O’Farrell Mairal is reputed for representing creditors, debtors, shareholders, lenders, and trustees in high-value bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings and out-of-court settlements. Its dual Argentine and New York presence is advantageous in attracting international clients and mandates with multi-jurisdictional elements. Notably, the practice represents many debtors in US Chapter 11 reorganisation bankruptcies filed before the New York courts. The firm's expertise in related areas, such as corporate, banking, labour and tax, makes it an invaluable partner for businesses developing restructuring plans. Practice head Martín Campbell is highly experienced in representing creditors such as Credit Suisse in complex bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings, sometimes involving civil and criminal claims against company directors. Insolvency specialists Julio César Rivera and Julio César Rivera Jr are active in domestic and international disputes. Key support is provided by litigation and arbitration associates Ignacio Alonso and Maria Cecilia Mas, who help debtors file their own bankruptcy proceedings and creditors petition the courts for preferential treatment of their claims.

Allende & Brea's 'exceptional team' represents banks and companies across the oil-and-gas, construction, manufacturing and agriculture sectors in their capacities as debtors, creditors and trustees. The practice handles corporate reorganisations, and both out-of-court negotiations and judicial proceedings regarding insolvency and bankruptcy. These often include cross-border issues, such as tracing assets abroad on behalf of creditors. Its lawyers also advise on the risks and contingencies faced by clients during distressed asset acquisitions, such as purchasing companies with subsidiaries subject to reorganisation plans. The department is led by the 'distinguished professional' Cristian Fox, who advises on corporate sales, purchases and restructurings; and David Gurfinkel and Diego Botana, who are involved in bankruptcy litigations and arbitration. Key support is provided by associates Francisca María Guyot and Lucía Yaryura Tobías.

Beccar Varela delivers 'efficient, clear, and transparent' support to distressed companies facing financial restructurings and cross-border bankruptcy and insolvency litigation. This includes advising on leadership changes during insolvency proceedings (such as when directors are removed and a liquidator is appointed), to help protect the companies' interests. In terms of creditor representation, the firm files for recognition of their claims during judicial reorganisations, and negotiates structured payment plans to maximise the chances of debt recovery. The practice is led by Martín Gastaldi and Federico Sosa, who are involved in bankruptcy and insolvency trials and class actions; and corporate and banking lawyers Pablo Torretta, Tomás Allende, and the 'very helpful' Felipe Videla, who assist with the debt restructuring process. Senior associates Yanina Salemme Duprat and Pilar Lodewyckx Hardy provide strategic counsel during insolvency proceedings.

Ensuring ‘compliance with all formalities and deadlines‘, Bomchil provides representation in corporate reorganisation and bankruptcy proceedings. This includes filing individual and class actions on behalf of creditors for the recovery of loans and convertible bonds. Distressed corporate acquisitions are another active area – the lawyers assisting with purchases where companies are subject to reorganisation proceedings, including where injunctions prevent the transfer of shares. The team is led by Tomás Araya, who advises companies on the restructuring their debts; and Martín Torres Girotti, who participates in insolvency and reorganisation proceedings. Additional partner-level support is provided by litigator Melisa Romero, who represents debtor companies in actions filed by liquidators, and commercial and bankruptcy lawyer Julia Villanueva, who joined the team in 2024.

While Bruchou & Funes de Rioja covers the full spectrum of bankruptcy and insolvency law, corporate restructuring stands out as a particular area of strengteh. The lawyers achieve ‘excellent results‘ for companies facing financial difficulties by restructuring their liabilities effectively and helping them avert bankruptcy and liquidation. The team also helps large creditors, such as banks and bondholders, protect their interests in these proceedings and file for recognition of their claims. When cases involve serious allegations of financial mismanagement by company directors, the firm is well-equipped to handle any associated criminal aspects. Distressed M&A is another core strength, with the team conducting rigorous due diligence for clients contemplating acquisitions of companies undergoing reorganisation. The department is co-led by bankruptcy and litigation specialists Martín Beretervide and Carlos Rotman, who represent international creditors and debtors in complex negotiations, arbitration and litigation. Additional partner-level expertise is provided banking specialist Matías López Figueroa, and corporate conflicts co-head Francisco Camauer, both of whom focus on debt restructuring and reorganisation proceedings. Founding partner Enrique Bruchou retired in August 2025. Senior associate María Sol Alurralde recently left the firm.

Lorente & Lopez Abogados  is an experienced advisor of financially distressed companies undergoing reorganisations and bankruptcy proceedings. In Argentina’s volatile financial market, the firm advises on early intervention and preventative reorganisations so companies can avoid liquidation and recover their financial stability. As debts and reorganisation proceedings can exclude businesses from being national state service providers, the lawyers also assist with their reinstatement. Unusually, fintech companies are supported even though Argentine regulations do not currently recognise them as financial institutions capable of undergoing reorganisation. The team also facilitates corporate acquisitions where the target company is subject to bankruptcy or reorganisation proceedings. Practice co-heads Javier Armando Lorente, Ariel A. Di Bártolo and Mariana S. Russo are all experienced practitioners who collectively deal with restructuring, insolvency, corporate conflicts and M&A matters.

A longstanding player in Argentine bankurptcy matters, Naveira Truffat Martínez Abogados (NTMA) specialises in supporting debtors in bankruptcy and restructuring matters, as well as handling extrajudicial preventive agreements (APEs), other out-of-court proceedings, public debt restructurings and bankruptcies. The team is also known for guiding clients through complex liability restructurings and corporate reorganisations, including associated litigation, and is particularly recognised for its work on behalf of trustees in reorganisations and bankruptcies. The team is led by the vastly experienced bankruptcy and restructuring duo of Daniel Truffat and Oscar Martínez. The senior team also includes the bankruptcy-focused younger partners Fernanda Soria and Valentin Martinez, who covers corporate disputes, bankruptcy and reorganisations; along with an experienced team of five associates.

Banks and financial institutions, including HSBC Argentina and Zofingen Investment, rely on ZBV Abogados for strategic counsel during bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganisation proceedings. This includes petitioning the courts to recognise their creditor security interests and any reorganisation schemes negotiated with the debtor. Occasionally, these cases involve criminal complaints against the company and its guarantors, which the multi-disciplinary firm is also able to handle. The practice is led by banking lawyer Francisco Roggero, who advises on bankruptcy and reorganisation proceedings, and distressed M&A transactions; with the similarly experienced Agustina Torre providing additional partner-level fire-power.

Abeledo Gottheil Abogados displays 'flexibility and agility' when assisting creditors throughout the receivership and bankruptcy process. This includes litigating issues related to voting exclusions, foreclosures, and asset sale permits, as well as supervising debtors' actions to ensure compliance with any reorganisation plan. The practice also files bankruptcy petitions on behalf of debtors and advises on issues such as potential shareholder liabilities. Representation in out-of-court debt restructuring is also provided.  The department is co-led by Federico Osvaldo Valiño and Leonardo Pablo Cippitelli, who handle bankruptcy procedures, reorganisations and insolvency-related litigation and arbitration.

Contentious bankruptcy work, insolvencies and restructurings constitute core focus areas for Aguirre Saravia & Gebhardt, which represents both debtors and creditors. With over 35 years' experience, deeply knowledgeable bankruptcy and insolvency practitioner Marcelo Gebhardt heads the department. A further seven partners - Raul Aguirre Saravia, Eduardo Lohidoy, Maximiliano Yaryura, Gonzalo Caracotche, Martin Caride, Francisco Santangelo and Francisco Colombo - also have specialist expertise in the area.

Hope, Duggan & Silva advises domestic and international banks and companies, such as JP Morgan and BNP Paribas, in large bankruptcy and debt restructuring cases. The practice finds solutions for debtors, whether that be through restructuring finances, initiating bankruptcy proceedings, or managing the liquidation process, as well as enforcing creditors' interests. Deeply experienced banking, corporate and litigation practitioners Juan Duggan, Gustavo Vayo and José Bo co-head the department.

Mitrani Caballero primarily handles creditor claims - such as debt collections, asset seizures and mortgage foreclosures - throughout high-stakes insolvency, bankruptcy and reorganisation proceedings. The practice also helps distressed companies maximise their chances of financial recovery by taking preventative actions, such as filing reorganisation and judicial insolvency proceedings. The department is led by corporate and commercial litigator Carlos Trogolo Eliçabe, who excels in out-of-court negotiations, litigation and arbitration. Fellow partner, banking and corporate specialist Julio Martínez advises companies on reorganising their debts; while senior associate Julieta Concetti , who has a commercial law focus, frequently handles challenges to creditors' rejected proofs of claims.

Richards, Cardinal, Tützer, Zabala & Zaefferer fields an experienced team that advises creditors, shareholders and investment funds on judicial and out-of-court debt restructurings, reorganisations and insolvencies. The practice is co-led by veteran restructuring and company reorganisation specialist Jorge Tützer; and well-regarded younger practitioner Sebastián Borthwick, who handles bankruptcy, restructuring, corporate and M&A work. The experienced Calixto Zabala provides additional senior-level expertise.

International companies with subsidiaries in Argentina turn to Alfaro Abogados for support in bankruptcy and restructuring situations, with the practice probably best known for its international lender-side practice and providing guidance on how to protect value against a backdrop of high inflation. The team also works with debtors and has sovereign debt restructuring experience. Experienced senior associate Gabriela Carissimo leads the practice and handles complex litigation, restructuring processes, tax disputes, debt collection and enforcement proceedings.

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen is sought out for helping distressed and solvent companies recapitalise and restructure their debts. This includes initiating preventative reorganisation proceedings during times of economic downturn. Creditors and ad-hoc creditor committees also turn to the firm to file proofs of claim and secure loan repayments. The department is led by a group of senior banking, finance and corporate lawyers, Alan Arntsen, Guillermo Quiñoa, Diego Serrano Redonnet and María Gabriela Grigioni, along with complex litigation specialist Laurato Ferro.

Debt restructuring work – particularly on the creditor side – remains a steady source of work for Salaverri, Burgio & Wetzler Malbran, which handles both judicial proceedings and out-of-court company reorganisations. The team is co-led by litigation and insolvency lawyer Germán Wetzler Malbrán and dispute resolution partner Damián Burgio.