Allende & Brea Enhances Criminal Law Team with Of Counsel Appointment
Allende & Brea has named Juan Manuel Sarrabayrouse as of counsel to strengthen its criminal and white‑collar practice. The appointment expands the firm’s capacity in corporate criminal liability, internal probes, compliance, and white‑collar defense.
Appointment details
Sarrabayrouse is a recognized criminal law specialist in Argentina. He has extensive experience advising companies and individuals in high‑stakes criminal and economic crime cases.
His practice focuses on matters where criminal law intersects with corporate activity and regulatory frameworks. He will support clients requiring specialized criminal law expertise.
Expertise and role
Sarrabayrouse will handle complex economic crime matters and represent clients in white‑collar proceedings. He will work alongside the firm’s corporate and dispute resolution teams for an integrated advisory approach.
- Corporate criminal liability
- White‑collar defense
- Compliance and internal investigations
Firm strategy
The move reflects Allende & Brea’s effort to broaden its services in response to changing client needs. Leadership says criminal law increasingly overlaps with regulatory and transactional work.
Chairman Valeriano Guevara Lynch described the hire as aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities. Managing partner Diego Botana framed it as part of a growth and consolidation plan.
Practice arrangement and firm background
Sarrabayrouse will join under an of counsel arrangement while keeping his independent practice. The setup allows him to serve the firm’s clients and maintain private work.
Founded in 1957, Allende & Brea is a full‑service Argentine law firm. It has a long record advising on complex matters and high‑profile litigation.
The firm’s decision enhances its criminal law team through a targeted of counsel appointment. Reported by Filmogaz.com.
