Gabrielle Vázquez on Burford Capital's Epic Investment Decision in Argentinian Oil Case

The epic investment Burford Capital made in the recent Argentinian YPF oil case delivered incredible results and over $16 billion awarded to plaintiffs. Joining us today on the Bite-Sized Business Law Podcast is commercial litigator and YPF expert, Gabrielle Vázquez to discuss this case. Tune in to hear what this case entailed, Gabrielle’s involvement, the rulings and how they affected the market, and the scary truth about Argentina’s ability to pay. We also discuss how Gabrielle feels about these kinds of litigation financing arrangements before delving into her thoughts about the possible appeal from Argentina. You won’t want to miss this fascinating conversation so press play now!

Key Points From This Episode:

• A brief introduction to today’s guest, Gabrielle Vázquez, and her illustrious career.
• What the Argentinian oil case is about and how Gabrielle got involved in it.
• The trial, what rulings were made, and the exact amount of the judgment. 
• The importance of trigger dates in this instance. 
• What Burford Capital gains from this damages award. 
• How this case affected the market in general. 
• The concern that Argentina is unable to pay and whether or not they actually will. 
• Gabrielle shares her thoughts on these types of litigation financing arrangements. 
• Why Gabrielle thinks Argentina will appeal. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Gabrielle Vazquez, McGrail & Bensinger LLP

Gabrielle Vázquez on LinkedIn

Burford Capital

SDNY September 8, 2023 Opinion and Order

Fordham University School of Law Corporate Law Center