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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

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Marval’s oil and gas practice group has played a leading role in Argentina’s hydrocarbons’ sector for more than 15 years. 

Our oil and gas practice group advises IOCs, NOCs, investors (equity and debt) and oil services companies on matters covering the entire hydrocarbons’ supply chain, from E&P to mid and downstream, including specific LNG-related matters, and all other aspects of this regulated industry.

We are renowned for assisting clients with complex and sophisticated transactions. We have a particularly strong track record in the natural gas market, and have been involved in many of the high-profile disputes in this area.

Our oil and gas practice covers a wide range of matters including:

  • Advice on upstream projects, including regulatory and environmental issues, both at federal and provincial levels, and negotiation of association contracts (JOAs, farm-in and assignment agreements), production sale arrangements, bid and study agreements and oil services contracts. Hydrocarbons’ transportation and distribution
  • Commercial and regulatory matters, including antitrust issues.
  • Advice on contracts and customs’ matters
  • M&As
  • Financing
  • Litigation 

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Argentina

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Marval O'Farrell Mairal's highly reputable oil and gas department offers outstanding full-service capabilities. The team offers particular strength in conflict resolution, regularly representing clients in administrative proceedings, commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. Its deep bench of practitioners are well placed to assist with transactional matters such as sector-related M&A, joint ventures and gas exports. The department also handles regulatory mandates, including dealing with liquefied natural gas permits. It shows competent handling of offshore exploration.

Work Highlights

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  • Marval O'Farrell Mairal advised Engie on several cross-border transactions related to exports of natural gas from Argentina to Chile. 

Strengths

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Marval O'Farrell Mairal´s team has deep knowledge of the industry and regulations. It has great expertise and provides a fast and accurate response.

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Francisco A Macías
2
Francisco A Macías
Head of Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
2
Band 2

Noted partner Francisco Macías has a longstanding presence advising local and international clients on oil and gas mandates. He is held in high esteem for his work across transactional, regulatory and contract matters.

Francisco is an exceptional lawyer. He has in-depth knowledge of the law, understands the client's needs and provides practical advice for complex matters.

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Arturo A Pera
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Arturo A Pera
4
Band 4

Arturo Pera operates an oil and gas practice spans a range of matters, including potential offshore investments and regulatory matters pertaining to permits.

Arturo Pera possesses in-depth knowledge and extensive experience that makes him a very valuable professional.

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Francisco A Macías
2
Francisco A Macías
Head of Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
2
Band 2
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Arturo A Pera
4
Arturo A Pera
4
Band 4
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Francisco A Macías

Francisco A Macías

Head of Department