Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Latin America Guide 2025 : Argentina
Band 3
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
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
- 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
Provided by Chambers
"The Martelli Abogados team has a great understanding of the E&P industry under complex regulations."
"The Martelli Abogados team has a great understanding of the E&P industry under complex regulations."
Notable Practitioners
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 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
Argentina
Members
Provided by Martelli Abogados
Cristina Adobbato
Damián González Rivero
María José Machaín
Pablo De Rosso
Clients
Provided by Martelli Abogados
British Petroleum
Ecopetrol
Exxon Mobile
Marubeni
Methanex
Pioneer Natural Resources
Shell Argentina
Transcanada
YPF S.A.
Industries
Provided by Martelli Abogados
Carbon Markets
Electricity
Mining
Oil & Gas