Debt Collection Lawyer in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Debt collection lawyer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, for foreign businesses and individuals owed money here. Elias Kier Joffe and his team of English-speaking attorneys help you collect unpaid invoices, loans and judgments from people and companies in Argentina, without traveling.
Since 1940
Headquartered in Buenos Aires
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English-speaking lawyers
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Debt collection in Argentina for foreign creditors
English-Speaking Debt Collection Attorneys in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Collecting a Debt in Argentina From Abroad
An Argentine customer stopped paying your invoices, or someone here never repaid a loan. Collecting from another country, in another language and under local rules, is hard. We handle it for you, from the first demand letter to court, if needed.
First, We Check If the Debt Can Be Collected
Winning a case and getting paid are different things. Before you spend money, we review your contract, invoices and messages, and look into the debtor’s assets and situation, so you know if collection is realistic.
Demand Letter, Negotiation or Court
Many debts are paid after a formal demand letter (carta documento) from an Argentine lawyer. If not, we negotiate a payment plan or settlement and, if needed, we go to court and enforce the judgment, including asset freezes when the law allows it.
Foreign Judgments and Getting the Money Out
If you already have a judgment from another country, we can ask an Argentine court to recognize and enforce it (exequatur). Once the debtor pays, we help you send the money to your account in the U.S., Canada or Europe through proper legal channels.
One Point of Contact for Legal, Tax and Notarial Matters
We are a one-stop legal solution. Our team includes lawyers, accountants, Argentine notaries (escribanos) and certified translators, all under one roof and coordinated by attorney Elias Kier Joffe. When needed, we also work directly with your own lawyers and accountants back home, for example to check the tax impact of your purchase or sale in your country.
Our debt collection services include:
✓ Reviewing your claim and the debtor’s assets before you spend money.
✓ Formal demand letters (carta documento).
✓ Negotiating payment plans and settlements.
✓ Collection lawsuits and enforcement of judgments.
✓ Asset freezes and garnishments when the law allows it.
✓ Recognition of foreign judgments in Argentina (exequatur).
✓ Sending the money you recover abroad through legal channels.
✓ Our own lawyers, accountants, notaries and certified translators, working with your advisors back home when needed.
Simple process
How Our Debt Collection Law Firm in Argentina Handles Your Case
1
Tell us about the debt
In a free 15-minute consultation, you tell us who owes you, how much and what documents you have. We explain your options and send you a written quote.
2
We assess the claim
We review your contract, invoices, transfers and messages, and look into the debtor, so you know if collection is realistic.
3
We demand payment
We send a formal demand letter and negotiate with the debtor. Many cases are solved at this stage.
4
We go to court if needed
If the debtor doesn’t pay, we file the lawsuit, enforce the judgment and help you get the money abroad.
Who you’ll work with
Meet Your Argentine Debt Collection Lawyer, Elias Kier Joffe
Hi, I’m Elias Kier Joffe. My grandfather founded this firm in Buenos Aires in 1940, and I’m the third generation leading it.
I know what you’re facing. Chasing money in another country, in another language, from far away, is frustrating. My job is to make it simple.
I oversee every case personally, and I’ll always tell you the truth about your case, even when it’s not what you want to hear.
You’ll always know who’s looking after your case: me.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can you collect a debt from an Argentine company for a foreign creditor?
Yes. We represent foreign businesses and individuals against people and companies in Argentina. We review your contract and documents to choose the best route, from a demand letter to a lawsuit.
Do I need to travel to Argentina?
No. You sign a power of attorney where you live, in front of a local notary and with an apostille, and we handle everything in Argentina and keep you updated in English.
Can you guarantee that I’ll get paid?
No lawyer can honestly guarantee that. A court can order the debtor to pay, but collection depends on the debtor having assets. That’s why we check this before you spend money, and we tell you the truth about your chances.
How much does a debt collection lawyer cost in Argentina?
It depends on the amount, the documents and whether the case goes to court. After a free 15-minute consultation, we send you a written quote. Court fees and costs are separate, and we explain them to you in advance.
What if I already have a judgment from another country?
An Argentine court can recognize and enforce a foreign judgment if it meets certain requirements. We review your judgment and tell you if it can be enforced here.
Your next step
Talk to a Debt Collection Attorney in Buenos Aires Now
Not sure where to start? That’s what the free 15-minute consultation is for. We’ll listen to your situation, explain your options in plain English and tell you the next step.
Give us a call or send us a WhatsApp message today, and we’ll get back to you the same day—even on weekends.
General information only. The applicable requirements and next steps depend on the circumstances of each matter.