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Beccar Varela

Consumer Law

Latin America Guide 2026 : Argentina

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Our Consumer Law team (Product liability on our website) serves an ever-increasing roster of national and international clients providing goods and services across all industries. Our team seeks to protect our clients’ brands and reputations and strives to recommend solutions to avoid litigation.

Should legal proceedings be required, our professionals are experts in litigation and arbitration with experience at all levels of national and provincial courts, handling class actions as well as individual damage claims. Our current portfolio includes hundreds of court proceedings in various jurisdictions throughout the country, and our network of correspondents ensures that clients' local cases are well-served. We manage complex disputes involving multiple practice areas, working with the teams in consumer protection, administrative law, customs, compliance, and intellectual property among others.

Various members of the team are also members of our Dispute Resolution and Bankruptcy departments, ensuring seamless full-service support.

Clients (10)

  • Banco Santander Río
  • Citibank NA
  • Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires
  • BBVA Francés
  • Banco Itaú
  • Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
  • Unilever
  • Western Union
  • Cardif Seguros
  • Galicia Seguros

Industries (6)

  • Banks and financial institutions
  • Insurance & Reinsurance
  • Mass consumption products
  • Life Sciences
  • Electronics
  • Automobiles

Chambers Review

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Consumer Law - Argentina

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Beccar Varela is an acclaimed full-service firm featuring an outstanding consumer law practice in Argentina. The team is frequently retained to assist with complex class actions brought by consumer associations, with particular expertise advising banking clients on claims of miscalculated fees, commission and related punitive damages penalties. The department also provides counsel on product liability matters, such as physical injury incurred due to defective cosmetic goods and medical devices, as well as general consultancy on best practices regarding client services and advertising.

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Work Highlights

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  • Beccar Varela represented a financial entity in the fintech sector in two class actions brought by consumer associations.

Strengths

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  • Beccar Varela stands out for its attention to detail, comprehensive and practical advice, and breadth of knowledge. The team is composed of sharp, hard-working and dedicated lawyers.

    Consumer Law respondentLatin America

  • Beccar Varela is well-prepared to tackle a wide range of challenges arising from complex matters, always guided by a client-driven focus. They go the extra mile to meet client needs.

    Consumer Law respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Federico Sosa
    Federico Sosa

    Federico Sosa

    Noteworthy partner Federico Sosa is praised for his adept handling of consumer protection lawsuits in Argentina. He is often sought out by major financial services clients to represent them in class actions.

    • Federico Sosa stands out for his solid legal advice, deep understanding of business risks, forward-thinking approach and unwavering commitment to putting the client first.

      Consumer Law respondentLatin America
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Ranked Individuals at Beccar Varela (1)

Argentina

Members

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  • Agustín Waisman

    Head of Department

  • Gonzalo García Delatour

    Head of Department

  • Yanina Salemme Duprat

  • Ignacio Flores

  • Rocío Alejandra Labán

  • Federico Sosa

    Head of Department

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