The market-leading Beccar Varela was the first Argentine firm to create a dedicated white-collar crime and compliance team, combining preventative compliance advice with defence in criminal proceedings. The department is co-led by Manuel Beccar Varela and Francisco Zavalía, both of whom have significant experience in complex criminal litigation. They are supported by advisory partner Jorge Rassó, whose extensive experience as a clerk in the administrative and appeal courts spans more than 40 years, and associate Pedro Noceti Achaval, who plays a key role in managing complex investigations. The team acts on a broad range of matters including bribery, corruption, fraud, money laundering, smuggling and workplace misconduct cases. It conducts internal investigations and represents companies and senior executives across all levels of the Argentine courts. The firm also prosecutes on behalf of clients victimised by economic crimes, offering a dual perspective in white-collar matters. In addition to contentious work, the practice advises on compliance programme development, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering policies, as well as ESG-related issues.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja commands a leading position in Argentina’s white-collar crime space, known for its strategic firepower in high-stakes, cross-border investigations and criminal litigation. The team regularly acts for global corporates, financial institutions, board-level executives, and state bodies facing – or pursuing -complex claims involving fraud, corruption, asset concealment, and regulatory breaches. Guillermo Jorge, a prominent figure in international asset recovery and financial crime matters, and Fernando Basch, who brings to the table deep experience in institutional criminal law and inter-American human rights litigation, lead the practice. Their combined backgrounds enable the firm to operate effectively across jurisdictions, especially in disputes involving political sensitivities or reputational damage. The group is particularly valued for its expertise in asset tracing, internal investigations, and criminal risk mapping.

Well equipped to design multi-layered defence strategies, Marval O’Farrell Mairal’s white-collar crime team advises major corporations and global investors on complex issues from fraud to cybercrime. Led by Andrés O’Farrell, the team is skilled in handling high-stakes, cross-border cases. María Lorena Schiariti is a key figure in compliance and internal investigations, while Gustavo Giay contributes his expertise in intellectual property and criminal litigation, particularly in safeguarding trade secrets and commercially sensitive information. In an era of escalating data threats, Diego Fernández’s knowledge of privacy and cybersecurity is essential in responding to breaches and digital misconduct. The department also excels in cases and investigations where criminal and employment issues intersect.

Becerra Abogados is a standout boutique in Argentina’s white-collar crime space, known for its discreet handling of high-profile and sensitive matters involving corporate criminal liability. The practice routinely represents major domestic and international clients – across sectors such as energy, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and digital – in complex criminal proceedings related to tax evasion, environmental offences, corporate fraud, and regulatory breaches. It is co-led by highly respected criminal law specialists Alejandro Becerra and Federico Becerra, both of whom bring to bear extensive experience of handling cases before the Federal and Economic Criminal Courts. Alejandro Martín Becerra, a former federal judge with over 20 years on the bench, significantly strengthens the team. Senior associate Camila María Rubio earns increasing recognition for her role in leading complex fraud and compliance matters.

Over 60 years, Castex Pauls Abogados has established itself as a sought-after practice in the field of white-collar criminal defence. Under the leadership of Francisco Castex, Luciano Pauls and Rosario Alessandretti, the practice handles complex cases involving financial misconduct, corporate fraud, tax violations, cybercrime, environmental offences, and money laundering. It is particularly well-regarded for its focus on criminal issues tied to business and economic activity, and also has significant strength in international criminal law, representing clients in high-profile extradition cases. Recent work – including achieving the dismissal of charges in major corruption and financial crime cases – highlights its position as a trusted advisor in sensitive matters.

Estudio Durrieu is a prominent firm in Argentina’s white-collar criminal defence sphere, representing a broad client base including multinational corporations, financial institutions, senior executives, public officials, and sovereign states. The practice specialises in complex regulatory investigations, corporate criminal liability, anti-corruption enforcement, insider trading allegations, money laundering, and cross-border compliance challenges. Roberto Durrieu, who offers expertise in international human rights law and high-profile internal investigations, oversees the team. Tomas A Guido focuses on economic crimes and regulatory enforcement, while associate Guillermo Picchi bolsters the team with his extensive experience in anti-fraud and compliance roles. Associates Francisco Schiappacasse and Aranzazú Sesma Lasierra  advise on cases involving fraud, money laundering, crimes against public administration, and foreign exchange offences.

Led by Sebastián Sal and Rita Fabiana Morchio, Sal & Morchio Abogados is a respected boutique in Argentina specialising in white-collar criminal defence, compliance, and corruption investigations. Sal, a respected authority in corporate liability and anti-corruption law, has extensive practical experience handling high-profile cases. Morchio leads the firm’s litigation and arbitration practice from its office in Germany, providing strategic counsel on complex cross-border disputes. The firm consistently advises multinational investors and prominent Argentine companies on sensitive matters across the construction, real estate, finance, and technology sectors.