LAWYER PROFILE

David Gurfinkel

Latin America 2027

Allende & Brea

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Dispute Resolution

Argentina

19 years ranked

Compliance

Argentina

9 years ranked

About

Provided by Allende & Brea

Latin America

Practice Areas

Mr. Gurfinkel has specialized in commercial lawsuits, arbitration proceedings, corporate compliance and ethics, and debt reorganization, insolvency and bankruptcy. He has experience in dealing with complex litigation matters, including commercial litigation and arbitration, compliance and antitrust related investigations, environmental claims, insolvency proceedings and class action disputes.

Career

He began his professional practice at Commercial Courts and then associated with Allende & Brea Law Firm in 1996. He is co-head of the Firm’s dispute resolution department since year 2003. Currently he is also head of the compliance and anti-corruption related investigations team.

Personal

He graduated from Universidad de Buenos Aires in 1995. He served as Regional Officer within the IBA Anti-corruption Structured Criminal Settlements Subcommittee and is a member of the Argentine Association of Ethics and Compliance. He has published articles on insolvency, litigation and compliance in specialized journals. He has lectured in conferences at foreign universities and gave post-graduate courses at Argentine universities.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Dispute Resolution - Argentina

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Noteworthy partner and co-head of the department David Gurfinkel boasts extensive experience in both commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. He obtains strong support from clients and peers who acknowledge his track record and expertise in Argentina.

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Compliance - Argentina

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Co-head of department and key partner David Gurfinkel benefits from extensive experience advising clients on the design and implementation of compliance programmes, as well as across internal investigations.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

David Gurfinkel is an exceptional lawyer with outstanding analytical capabilities, experience and knowledge. He is approachable and delivers remarkable work.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Latin America
David Gurfinkel brings a strategic and client-focused approach to contentious matters that inspires confidence. He has deep knowledge of the subject matter, understands our needs and designs strategies aimed at achieving our goals.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Latin America
David Gurfinkel is an excellent lawyer who provides clear and precise legal analyses and opinions. He consistently takes his clients' needs into account and analyses legal issues with a strong focus on business and commercial considerations.
ComplianceChambers Latin America