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Our Corporate and M&As team has a solid reputation for advising local and international clients in local and cross-border M&As and other transactions.

Recent representative transactions include:

  • Represented ExxonMobil in USD 1.75 billion sale of ExxonMobil Exploration Argentina SRL to Pluspetrol
  • Represented ExxonMobil in USD 300 million sale of Mobil Argentina SA to YPF
  • Represented Grupo Siete Leguas (world largest denim manufacturer) in the acquisition and subsequent sale of subsidiary in Argentina.
  • Advised Imerys (minerals) in sale of mining assets in Argentina.
  • Acted for Sun Dreams in acquisition of Hyatt Hotel and Casino in the Province of Mendoza.
  • Advised Schlumberger in the USD 400MM sale of sub. 
  • Advised DeltaPatagonia in license agreement with Gulf Oil and acquisition of 125 service stations from YPF.
  • Represented Chevron in its participation in the USD 3 billion Vaca Muerta Sur Project. This project represents the largest hydrocarbon export infrastructure in Argentina, marking a significant development in the country's energy sector.
  • Represented YPF SA in the sale of WI in Bandurria Sur to Shell and Equinor.
  • Represented Trafigura in acquisition of midstream and downstream assets from Pampa Energia.
  • Represented Pariplay in acquisition of online gaming assets.
  • Advised Harbour Energy in USD 11 billion acquisition of WintershallDEA assets.
  • Advised Amancay Partners in connection with iron ore JV in Bolivia.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Argentina

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Martínez de Hoz & Rueda is a strong Argentine firm with an active corporate transactional practice. The team is frequently retained by notable clients from the oil and gas and power sectors to render advice on tender bids, share purchases and capital contributions.

Work Highlights

  • Martínez de Hoz & Rueda represented ExxonMobil in the sale of 100% of its share capital of ExxonMobil Exploration Argentina to Pluspetrol.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Fernando Zoppi
5
Fernando Zoppi
5
Band 5

Head of department Fernando Zoppi receives noteworthy commendation for his corporate capabilities. He regularly advises clients on acquisitions and mergers in Argentina.

Fernando Zoppi understands the commercial issues underlying each transaction and offers tailored solutions. He is attentive and consistently responsive to client needs.

José Martínez de Hoz Jr
6
José Martínez de Hoz Jr
6
Band 6

Key partner José Martínez de Hoz Jr is well placed to advise a wide range of clients on their corporate and M&A transactions. He is noted for his corporate work in the oil and gas sector.

José Martínez de Hoz Jr always provides excellent quality advice.

Tomás Dellepiane
U
Tomás Dellepiane
U
Up and Coming

Tomás Dellepiane comes into the rankings this year after obtaining praise for his expertise in corporate law and M&A transactions in Argentina.

Tomás Dellepiane brings both industry knowledge and transactional insight. He is a talented negotiator who understands the market and its key players.

Ranked Lawyers at
Martinez de Hoz & Rueda

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Argentina

Corporate/M&A

Fernando Zoppi
5
Fernando Zoppi
5
Band 5
José Martínez de Hoz Jr
6
José Martínez de Hoz Jr
6
Band 6
Tomás Dellepiane
U
Tomás Dellepiane
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Fernando Zoppi

Head of Department

Julieta Salguero

Lucía Gonzalez Groppo

Marco Primo

Marcos Blanco

Pedro Torassa

Rocio Zorraquin

Sofía Baldino

Tomás Dellepiane

Clients

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AON Corporation

Amancay Capital

Artemyn

Cabify

Cross Capital

DNS Capital

DeltaPatagonia (Gulf)

EVO Payments

ExxonMobil

Grupo Capex/Capsa

Harbour Energy

Heraeus Holdings

Imagine Communications

Imerys

Inter-American Development Bank

Interbarge

Linzor Capital

Megeve

Mercuria Energy Group

Pan American Energy

Phoenix Global Resources

Reciqlo

Schlumberger

Software AG

Sysworld

Trafigura

Visma

WintershallDEA

WonderBrands

YPF S.A.

Industries

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Banking

Beverages & drinks

Financial Services

Financial Services

Financial Services

Fintech

Hotels & Casino

Industrial

Oil & Gas

Payment processors

Private Equity

Renewable Energy

Retail

Venture Capital

mining

technology