Compliance | Latin America

Beccar Varela is a market-leading firm with a stellar practice advising on a myriad of compliance matters, including the creation, implementation and monitoring of compliance programmes, as well as anti-money laundering policies. Its deep bench of experienced lawyers boast expertise advising clients on criminal matters regarding alleged corruption activity. The team also assists multinational companies with adapting global compliance programmes to the Argentine context, as well as performing internal investigations. Bet 365, OLX Autos and Pomelo count among the firm's new clients.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is a top-tier, Buenos Aires-based firm with an esteemed department providing advice on compliance programmes, internal investigations and criminal law. Its seasoned team assesses companies' risks to design and supervise tailor-made integrity programmes. Clients also benefit from the department's expertise in whistle-blower protection, compliance training initiatives and experience adapting existing compliance policies to Argentine law following acquisition processes. Equinor and Gridexponential are among the firm's new clients.

Allende & Brea is a respected full-service firm with a strong practice rendering advice on compliance programmes, dealing with the creation and implementation of anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies. The team also assists with compliance training initiatives and multi-jurisdictional internal investigations. Bitso International is a notable addition to the firm's client portfolio.

Baker McKenzie is an international full-service firm with a significant compliance practice group. The team offers expertise assisting with internal investigations of a multi-jurisdictional nature, as well as dealing with whistle-blowing issues. The department advises companies drafting internal compliance programmes on best practice, in addition to assessing the efficacy of clients' current programmes. The firm also provides training initiatives for employees. Denso, Federal Express and Yara are among the firm's new clients.

Marval O'Farrell Mairal is a heavyweight full-service firm with a revered department handling the full spectrum of compliance matters. The department's expertise in internal investigations, including ones of a cross-border nature, continues to stand out. Its team of experienced practitioners assists clients with criminal law strategy in corruption cases, risk analysis on third-party contracts and interactions with public entities. The firm is routinely retained to create or adapt compliance programmes for local and multinational companies.

LLODRÁ Law is a well-established Argentine boutique firm that is praised for its compliance practice. The department is frequently called upon by national and multinational organisations to advise on a range of compliance mandates, such as ABC due diligence and the design as well as implementation of compliance programmes. The team is also called upon to advise on the implementation of compliance programmes under ISO standards. It attracts clients from a variety of industries, including energy, life sciences and TMT.

MBP Partners houses a noteworthy compliance practice entering the rankings for the first time this year. The team regularly assists clients with the implementation of global compliance programmes, as well as anti-corruption and anti-money laundering policies. It is also well placed to advise on day-to-day regulatory compliance mandates. The client roster encompasses notable names from the banking, e-commerce and construction industries. MBP Partners has added TPCG Group and TAPI to its roster of clients.

Mitrani Caballero & Ruiz Moreno is a well-regarded full-service firm with a dynamic compliance practice. The team assists clients with risk assessment and provides counsel on international best practices. The department frequently handles the design and application of compliance programmes, including anti-money laundering and anti-bribery initiatives.