About

Provided by Martinez de Hoz & Rueda

Martínez de Hoz & Rueda (MHR) is a widely recognized player in the area of Banking & Finance and the leading Banking & Finance team in the energy industry in Argentina.

We have unparalleled experience in all types of cross-border and domestic corporate and project financing transactions, and regularly represent financial institutions, banks, ECAs, multilateral organizations, sovereign and private issuers, borrowers, underwriters and trustees. Our experience includes a wide range of debt and equity capital markets, lending, structured finance, project finance and trade finance transactions spanning across multiple industries.

We were the first to develop a strong practice in renewable energies project financing, and regularly advise prominent sponsors and lenders in the financing of oil & gas, renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

We have also developed a robust expertise in sovereign and sub-sovereign financing, both in-and-out of the capital markets.

We also have a strong regulatory team that represents clients before the Argentine Central Bank, the Argentine Securities Commission and the Argentine Money Laundering Prevention Authority, and that regularly advice financial institutions, fund managers, private banking offices, stock-brokers, money transfer companies, credit card issuers and fintech companies.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Argentina

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Martínez de Hoz & Rueda's strong finance practice group services key multilaterals, banks, and energy and natural resources clients. The team is equally skilled acting as lender or borrower-side counsel on the financing of large-scale projects, including renewable energy developments. The department also handles multi-jurisdictional loan agreements, as well as securities transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Martínez de Hoz & Rueda represented the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in connection with a loan granted to the Province of Santa Fe for the development of biodiversity-related projects.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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José Martínez de Hoz (n)
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José Martínez de Hoz (n)
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Band 1

Outstanding partner and co-head of department José Martínez de Hoz (n) has longstanding experience in banking and finance as well as capital markets matters in Argentina. He comes highly recommended by clients for his commercial acumen.

José Martínez de Hoz is an excellent negotiator who facilitates the entire process from start to finish. He takes a hands-on approach, understands client objectives, and proposes innovative ideas.

José Martínez de Hoz combines a clear understanding of business needs with valuable expertise. He stays fully engaged in every matter and responds with speed and precision.

Pablo Martín Lepiane
3
Pablo Martín Lepiane
3
Band 3

Experienced partner and co-head of department Pablo Martín Lepiane is regularly instructed by lenders and borrowers to advise on loan and credit agreements, debt issuances and project finance mandates.

Pablo Martín Lepiane stands out for his responsiveness, business-oriented vision, genuine commitment to understanding the client, and deep expertise in the multilateral market.

Pablo Schreiber
5
Pablo Schreiber
5
Band 5

Partner Pablo Schreiber assists clients with loan and credit agreements, debt issuances and project finance mandates.

Pablo Schreiber is an experienced, detail-oriented practitioner with a strong practical vision, a proactive approach, and a swift response time.

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Martinez de Hoz & Rueda

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Argentina

Banking & Finance

José Martínez de Hoz (n)
1
José Martínez de Hoz (n)
1
Band 1
Pablo Martín Lepiane
3
Pablo Martín Lepiane
3
Band 3
Pablo Schreiber
5
Pablo Schreiber
5
Band 5

Members

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Clients

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Agence Française de Développement (AFD)

BNP Paribas Group

Banco de Galicia

Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF)

Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CA-CIB)

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Neoen

Pan American Energy

Proparco

Santander Asset Management

UBS

YPF Luz