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Bruchou & Funes de Rioja represents and assists international and local oil and gas companies in their legal and regulatory needs, including the negotiation of project investment agreements, joint operating agreements, crude and gas sales agreements, among others, as well as all kind of regulatory work needed to conduct their daily activities.

Since the discovery of Vaca Muerta formation in the Neuquén Province as a prolific shale oil and gas reservoir, the Oil & Gas Practice Group has been increasingly involved in the most relevant transactions and day to day advise to upstream and midstream clients with interests in the development of these resources of unconventional hydrocarbons in Argentina.

The Firm’s practice in the field of oil and gas regulations is an integral part of its overall services to players in the energy sector.

Corporate lawyers work closely with regulatory experts and lawyers from other areas such as banking and capital markets, tax, litigation and labor, among others, to assist clients in the execution of complex transactions.

Regulatory advice includes compliance with requirements from federal governmental agencies (Secretary of Energy, ENARGAS, among others) and the corresponding provincial authorities in the structuring and completion of the transactions, obtaining regulatory approvals and assisting our clients in the day-to-day matters with those agencies.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Argentina

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja houses a prestigious oil and gas practice group within a heavyweight transactional firm. Its highly experienced team is sought out to handle a range of deals in the hydrocarbons sector, such as structuring and investing in joint ventures and acquiring participating interests in concessions in the Vaca Muerta formation. The firm also has a flourishing midstream practice.

Work Highlights

  • Bruchou & Funes de Rioja assisted Bentia Energy with its foundation, structuring, and subsequent acquisition of the Neuquén Norte cluster through the competitive process of YPF’s Andes Project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Javier S Rodríguez Galli
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Javier S Rodríguez Galli
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Band 1

Outstanding partner Javier Rodríguez Galli is acclaimed for his stellar practice in the Argentine oil and gas sector. He assists a number of major clients on both corporate and institutional matters.

Javier Rodríguez Galli is well-versed in the client’s business and consistently provides valuable advice on the challenges they face.

Javier Rodríguez Galli is undoubtedly one of the most experienced lawyers in Argentina’s oil and gas industry.

Santiago Balbi
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Santiago Balbi
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Band 4

Partner Santiago Balbi possesses experience across an array of oil and gas matters, and is particularly noted for his work in structuring private equity projects and transactions.

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Nicolás Dulce
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Up and Coming

Partner Nicolás Dulce joins the rankings this year following strong commendation from clients and market commentators. He routinely advises clients on oil and gas projects and transactions in Argentina.

Nicolás Dulce's energy, precision and passion to deliver to the client make him a true pleasure to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja

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Argentina

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Javier S Rodríguez Galli
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Javier S Rodríguez Galli
1
Band 1
Santiago Balbi
4
Santiago Balbi
4
Band 4
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Nicolás Dulce
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Up and Coming

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