Allende & Brea has strengthened its criminal law and white‑collar crime capabilities with the appointment of leading criminal law practitioner Juan Manuel Sarrabayrouse as of counsel.
The appointment enhances the firm’s ability to advise clients on complex criminal law matters, including corporate criminal liability, white collar defense, compliance‑related issues and internal investigations, complementing its established strengths in corporate, regulatory and dispute resolution work.
Juan Manuel Sarrabayrouse is a recognized criminal law specialist in Argentina, with extensive experience advising companies and individuals in high‑stake criminal and white‑collar proceedings. His practice focuses on complex economic crime matters and cases where criminal law issues intersect with corporate activity and regulatory frameworks. He will work closely with Allende & Brea’s clients on matters requiring specialized criminal law expertise, ensuring an integrated advisory approach.
Chairman Valeriano Guevara Lynch said the appointment reflects Allende & Brea’s strategic focus on expanding its service offering in response to clients’ evolving needs. “Criminal law considerations increasingly intersect with corporate, regulatory and transactional matters. This appointment allows us to provide more comprehensive and coordinated advice in matters involving criminal exposure”, he said.
Diego Botana, managing partner, said the appointment is part of the firm’s broader strategic plan focused on growth and the consolidation of its practice areas. “Our strategy continues to be centered on strengthening our core practices through the incorporation of professionals with outstanding track records, allowing us to expand our capabilities in response to our clients’ evolving needs”, he said.
In addition to the of counsel arrangement, Juan Manuel Sarrabayrouse will continue to maintain his independent professional practice.
Founded in 1957, Allende & Brea is a full‑service Argentine law firm with a long‑standing track record advising on complex matters, high‑profile litigation and comprehensive legal services across all areas of law.
