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The area is recognized for its long history in the sector, accentuated in recent years from its intervention on behalf of YPF in the draft amendment of the National Hydrocarbons Law, the purchase of APACHE companies in Argentina and the sale of part of them to Pluspetrol, the sale of Petrobrás Argentina, the farm-in agreement with Petronas, just to appoint the most relevant cases.
It is an area focused on the results and it used to work in an integrated manner with the M & A and Corporate, tax law teams, and, fundamentally, to take part in complex processes, such as the creation of new businesses (unconventional in Vaca Muerta such as the case of the new Hydrocarbons Law and the farm-in agreement with Petronas.
The perspective of the area with a comprehensive approach, with knowledge not only of the exploration and exploitation of the hydrocarbons sector, but also of the extensive experience in midstream as in downstream from its customers dedicated to transport and distribution, as well as the refining and the sale of fuels. Added to this vision is an important experience in the treatment of the oil & gas sector from the antitrust law.
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O’Farrell has a well-established oil and gas practice, offering support across upstream and downstream projects. The firm advises clients engaged in exploration, production and transportation on diverse regulatory and commercial mandates. Its lawyers offer additional expertise in sector-related disputes. Its client roster benefits from a full-service approach.
O'Farrell advised Naturgy Ban on the execution and fulfilment of the licence renegotiation agreement for the distribution of natural gas in the city of Buenos Aires and the northern region of Buenos Aires Province.
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The O'Farrell team are business-driven and highly reliable. They stand out for their efficiency and solid industry knowledge.
The O'Farrell team are business-driven and highly reliable. They stand out for their efficiency and solid industry knowledge.
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Partner and department head Agustín Siboldi joins the rankings this year following strong client commendation. He handles a broad range of transactional and regulatory mandates in Argentina’s oil and gas sector.
Agustín Siboldi consistently provides fast, high-quality responses and takes a proactive approach to delivering favourable solutions.
Founding partner Uriel O'Farrell is an experienced lawyer in the oil and gas field in Argentina. He plays a central role at the firm advising clients on offshore exploration as well as bidding processes.
Uriel O'Farrell is always available to provide a solid response, well-reasoned analysis and actionable solutions.
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Ana Belén Micciarelli
Jorge Luis Ariza
