About

Provided by Martelli Abogados

We advise on the award of exploration permits and exploitation and transportation concessions with the Federal and Provincial Governments, as well as in the drafting and negotiation of association and service agreements with national and provincial state-owned companies for the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons.

We have correspondent lawyers in all the provinces which develop hydrocarbon activities and we advise on typical contracts of the oil industry such as Joint Operation Agreements, Farm-in Agreements, Areas of Mutual Interest, Lifting Agreements and Gas Balancing Agreements, agreements with service suppliers such as seismic and drilling, agreements for the sale of oil, gas and by-products, treatment and transportation of oil and gas, environmental federal and provincial regulations and environmental licenses; regulations on the use of water and gas venting, agreements with landowners.

Also, we advise and represent our clients in all kinds of administrative or judicial processes resulting from conflicts with governments as well as federal and provincial entities or with individuals related to exploration activities.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Argentina
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Martelli Abogados is a well-known specialist oil and gas boutique noted for its longstanding participation in the market. The team is frequently retained by domestic and international clients to advise on asset swaps and M&A, as well as providing counsel on regulatory mandates, including exploration permits, concession agreements and bidding rounds.

Work Highlights

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  • Martelli Abogados advised Petrolera Aconcagua Energía on the acquisition from Vista of all its conventional petroleum assets in the provinces of Neuquén and Rio Negro.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Hugo Martelli
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Hugo Martelli
3
Band 3

Established partner Hugo Martelli has notable experience advising multinationals on sector-related M&A, commercial agreements and regulatory advice.

"Hugo Martelli is an excellent professional with strong client focus and a sophisticated legal and M&A background."

Bernardo Bertelloni
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Bernardo Bertelloni
U
Up and Coming

Bernardo Bertelloni joins the rankings this year following strong market commendation for his adept handling of regulatory, M&A and project-related matters in the oil and gas industry.

"Bernardo Bertelloni is a very strong lawyer with extensive experience in the sector."

Ranked Lawyers at
Martelli Abogados

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Argentina

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Hugo Martelli
3
Hugo Martelli
3
Band 3
Bernardo Bertelloni
U
Bernardo Bertelloni
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Cristina Adobbato

Damián González Rivero

María José Machaín

Pablo De Rosso

Clients

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British Petroleum

Ecopetrol

Exxon Mobile

Marubeni

Methanex

Pioneer Natural Resources

Shell Argentina

Transcanada

YPF S.A.

Industries

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Carbon Markets

Electricity

Mining

Oil & Gas