Bomchil
Latin America Guide 2024
About
Honary President: Máximo L Bomchil
Managing Partner: Javier Petrantonio
Number of partners: 19
Number of other lawyers: +65
Firm Overview:
The firm is considered one of the leading full-service law firms in Argentina. Since its foundation in 1923 it has participated in some of the country’s most complex and significant transactions and disputes. Its clients include multinational companies, large and mediumsized regional companies, banks, financial institutions and funds, governments, foreign embassies and nonprofit organisations.
Main Areas of Practice:
Competition Law:
The firm’s Competition Law practice covers three main areas: investigations into anti-competitive/anti-trust behavior, merger control filings, and legal advice. It participates in some of the most complex mergers and investigations into unlawful conduct.
Compliance:
The Compliance practice area of Bomchil is a pioneer in the field. The firm has been actively participating in the spread and study of the matter with the direct involvement of many of its partners, for approximately 10 years, when the compliance area was not on the agenda of almost any company.
Corporate:
Bomchil’s Corporate department offers advice on the widest range of legal issues for today’s corporate client, in particular for complex corporate disputes, negotiations on mergers and company acquisitions and on the laws applicable to issues relating to the day-to-day operation of the modern company.
Economic Regulation & Administrative Law:
The firm’s Economic Regulation and Administrative Law department provides a thorough knowledge on public law and regulated industries, providing its clients with comprehensive and effective advice and representation on both administrative and court proceedings.
Employment:
The firm’s employment law department is focused on advising companies on all aspects of private and collective labour relations.
Entertainment:
The firm’s entertainment law practice is widely known both in the local market as well as in international publications such as Chambers, Latin Lawyer, The Legal 500 and Client Choice Awards. The firm has handled the purchase, sale and restructuring of the country’s most important entertainment companies.
Environmental Law:
The firm’s practice focuses on legal advice on environmental matters, with particular focus on the management of contingencies and environmental conflicts.
Financial Services & Capital Markets:
The firm’s practice seeks to provide solutions to meet the specific needs of its customers through the design and implementation of innovative structures.
Foreign Trade:
The firm has advised importers and exporters on various issues of international trade, representing their interests in both judicial and administrative proceedings. It works in the areas of valuations, tax ratings, import licenses and trade restrictions, among others, for companies in such broad areas as sports equipment, biodiesel, construction, chemicals, tobacco and technology.
ICTs & Media:
Bomchil’s ICTs and Media Law practice is a market leader in Argentina. Since the privatisation and deregulation of the sector, the firm advised international investors, foreign and national operators and regulators on the various aspects of telecommunications services. With regard to audio-visual media, the firm advised corporate audio-visual media service providers, content producers and entertainment companies.
Insolvency & Business Restructuring:
The firm’s Insolvency and Business Restructuring practice group offers comprehensive legal advice to local and foreign companies.
Intellectual Property:
The Intellectual Property Department assists its clients with legal and technical solutions ranging from the selection of the most adequate protection strategy to administrative proceedings in case of rights infringements, contracts and related litigation in Argentina and abroad.
International Arbitration:
The firm’s International Arbitration department is considered a market leader in the area, enjoying the highest national and international reputation.
Litigation:
Bomchil’s litigation department is unmatched in its handling of complex civil and commercial as well as arbitration disputes, from first instance to the highest appellate stages.
Mergers & Acquisitions:
The firm has broad and renown experience in advising local and foreign investors on issues relating to mergers and acquisitions.
Mining:
Bomchil's practice stands out for its deep knowledge of the industry and for its advisory in the whole spectrum of legal services required by the mining sector.
Oil & Gas:
The firm's practice is a market leader. Bomchil's partners have broad experience counseling local and foreign companies, with solid knowledge of the local industry, and unmatched connections in the international field.
Real Estate & Construction:
The firm provides comprehensive advice on major real estate projects and, in particular, in the new models for large-scale real estate developments.
Tax:
The firm is a recognised market leader for its Tax Law practice by publications such as Chambers, Latin Lawyer and The Legal 500.
Languages:
English, French, German, Spanish.
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- Buenos AiresAv. Corrientes 420, Piso 3, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina, C1043AAR
- Web: www.bomchil.com
- Tel: +54 11 4321-7500
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Bomchil participates in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$100,000,000.
Bomchil assists BMA and ICBC in a syndicated loan and the refinancing of debt of Metrogas
The loan and the use of funds is part of the refinancing process of Metrogas S.A.’s cross border debt
Bomchil and Bruchou Funes in the successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustible
Bomchil and Bruchou Funes in the successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer program.
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
The Dow Chemical Company invested US$200 million in Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. through th
PBBPolisur S.R.L. and Dow Investment Argentina S.R.L. (“Dow”), Argentine subsidiaries of The Dow Chemical Company, subscribed convertible notes for an aggregate principal amount of US$200 million, issued through a private placement by Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. (the “Convertible Notes” an
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. issues additional Class 9 and Class 10 dollar-linked notes at zero
On July 5, 2023, Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. (“AA2000”) issued Class 10 dollar-linked notes at zero rate and 110.65% issuance price, due on July 5, 2025, to be paid exclusively in kind through the delivery of Class 3 Notes at certain exchange ratio, for a face value of US$25,061,312 (the “Class
Successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer progr
Bomchil has advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the placement agents on the recent issuance of the company’s (i) 0.00% Notes Series 31 due in June 2026 (Obligaciones Negociables Clase 31) issued at a price of 116.300% for an amount of US$52,
Bomchil and Bruchou advised in a syndicated loan granted to Compañía General de Combustibles S.A.
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A., as borrower, and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the banks in a US$96,000,000 syndicated loan.
Bomchil and Bruchou advised in a syndicated loan granted to Compañía General de Combustibles S.A.
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A., as borrower, and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the banks in a US$96,000,000 syndicated loan.
Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. issues 0.00% dollar-linked notes for an aggregate amount of US$ 10
On April 27, 2023, Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. (“Aluar”) issued its 0.00% dollar-linked notes due in April 2028, for an aggregate amount of US$100,000,000 (the “2028 Dollar-Linked Notes”).
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of notes
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of notes by under Compañía General de Combustibles’ Frequent Issuer program.
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Com
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running managers and placement agents on the issuance of 1.00% Dollar- Linked Notes Series 29 due in January 2027 for an aggregate amount of US$42,273,005.
Bomchil is pleased to announce the appointment of Florencia Pagani and Melisa Romero as partners
Bomchil is pleased to announce the appointment of Florencia Pagani and Melisa Romero as partners effective January 1, 2023
Bomchil assists Itaú Argentina and ICBC in the refinancing of Metrogas’ debt
Bomchil advised Banco Itaú Argentina S.A. in the granting of a AR$2,294 million loan to Metrogas S.A., Argentina’s largest gas distribution company, used to repay an offshore loan granted by Itaú Unibanco S.A., Nassau Branch, for an amount of US$13.9 million.
Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. completes the exchange of its Series 3 Notes and issues 0.000% dol
On September 7, 2022, Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. (“Aluar”) issued its 0.000% dollar-linked notes due in September 2025, settled in kind by the exchange of its Series 3 Notes, for an aggregate amount of US$58,538,915 (the “Series 4 Notes”).
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Com
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running managers and placement agents on the issuance of 0.00% Dollar- Linked Notes Series 28 due in September 2026 for an aggregate amount of US$80,000,000.
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. issues 0.000% dollar-linked notes for an aggregate amount of U$S30,0
On August 19, 2022, Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. (“AA2000”) issued its 0.000% dollar-linked notes due in August 2026 for an aggregate amount of US$30,000,000 (the “2026 Dollar-Linked Notes”).
Bomchil and Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal participated as local counsels, in a credit facility for $10,
Bomchil and Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal recently participated as local counsels, while Linklaters, LLP participated as U.S. counsel, in a credit facility for $10,000,000 to Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. (“AA2000”) granted by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, Dubai (DIFC) Branch (“ICB
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. issues 0.000% dollar-linked notes for an aggregate amount of U$S20,0
On July 8, 2022, Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. (“AA2000”) issued its 0.000% dollar-linked notes due in July 2025 for an aggregate amount of US$20,000,000 (the “2025 Dollar-Linked Notes”). The 2025 Dollar-Linked Notes are authorized to be traded in Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A. and the Mercado
BOMCHIL AND TAVARONE ACTED AS COUNSEL IN THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES BY SPI ENERGY FOR US$135.000.000
SPI Energy S.A. (“SPI Energy”) has successfully obtained financing to fund the expansion and conversion to combined cycle of the San Pedro power plant.
Successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles
Bomchil has advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou, Fernández Madero & Lombardi acted as counsel to the book-running managers and placement agents and to the placement agents on the recent issuance of the company’s (i) 0% Notes Series 26 due in June 2025 (Obligaciones Negociables
Bomchil and Baker McKenzie participated in the transaction for the sale of Ergo Renova to Accenture
Bomchil and Baker McKenzie advised on the sale of 100% of the shares of Ergo Renova S.A. to Accenture. The transaction closed on April 20, 2022 in the city of Buenos Aires.
Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer program
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou, Fernández Madero & Lombardi acted as counsel to the placement agents on the recent issuance of the company’s new notes.
Issuance of Dollar-Linked notes of Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 for an aggregate amount of U$S174 M
Issuance of Dollar-Linked notes of Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. for an aggregate amount of U$S174 million approximately
Bomchil participates in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$100,000,000.
Bomchil assists BMA and ICBC in a syndicated loan and the refinancing of debt of Metrogas
The loan and the use of funds is part of the refinancing process of Metrogas S.A.’s cross border debt
Bomchil and Bruchou Funes in the successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustible
Bomchil and Bruchou Funes in the successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer program.
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
The Dow Chemical Company invested US$200 million in Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. through th
PBBPolisur S.R.L. and Dow Investment Argentina S.R.L. (“Dow”), Argentine subsidiaries of The Dow Chemical Company, subscribed convertible notes for an aggregate principal amount of US$200 million, issued through a private placement by Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. (the “Convertible Notes” an
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. issues additional Class 9 and Class 10 dollar-linked notes at zero
On July 5, 2023, Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. (“AA2000”) issued Class 10 dollar-linked notes at zero rate and 110.65% issuance price, due on July 5, 2025, to be paid exclusively in kind through the delivery of Class 3 Notes at certain exchange ratio, for a face value of US$25,061,312 (the “Class
Successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer progr
Bomchil has advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the placement agents on the recent issuance of the company’s (i) 0.00% Notes Series 31 due in June 2026 (Obligaciones Negociables Clase 31) issued at a price of 116.300% for an amount of US$52,
Bomchil and Bruchou advised in a syndicated loan granted to Compañía General de Combustibles S.A.
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A., as borrower, and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the banks in a US$96,000,000 syndicated loan.
Bomchil and Bruchou advised in a syndicated loan granted to Compañía General de Combustibles S.A.
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A., as borrower, and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the banks in a US$96,000,000 syndicated loan.
Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. issues 0.00% dollar-linked notes for an aggregate amount of US$ 10
On April 27, 2023, Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. (“Aluar”) issued its 0.00% dollar-linked notes due in April 2028, for an aggregate amount of US$100,000,000 (the “2028 Dollar-Linked Notes”).
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of notes
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of notes by under Compañía General de Combustibles’ Frequent Issuer program.
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Com
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running managers and placement agents on the issuance of 1.00% Dollar- Linked Notes Series 29 due in January 2027 for an aggregate amount of US$42,273,005.
Bomchil is pleased to announce the appointment of Florencia Pagani and Melisa Romero as partners
Bomchil is pleased to announce the appointment of Florencia Pagani and Melisa Romero as partners effective January 1, 2023
Bomchil assists Itaú Argentina and ICBC in the refinancing of Metrogas’ debt
Bomchil advised Banco Itaú Argentina S.A. in the granting of a AR$2,294 million loan to Metrogas S.A., Argentina’s largest gas distribution company, used to repay an offshore loan granted by Itaú Unibanco S.A., Nassau Branch, for an amount of US$13.9 million.
Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. completes the exchange of its Series 3 Notes and issues 0.000% dol
On September 7, 2022, Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. (“Aluar”) issued its 0.000% dollar-linked notes due in September 2025, settled in kind by the exchange of its Series 3 Notes, for an aggregate amount of US$58,538,915 (the “Series 4 Notes”).
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Com
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running managers and placement agents on the issuance of 0.00% Dollar- Linked Notes Series 28 due in September 2026 for an aggregate amount of US$80,000,000.
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. issues 0.000% dollar-linked notes for an aggregate amount of U$S30,0
On August 19, 2022, Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. (“AA2000”) issued its 0.000% dollar-linked notes due in August 2026 for an aggregate amount of US$30,000,000 (the “2026 Dollar-Linked Notes”).
Bomchil and Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal participated as local counsels, in a credit facility for $10,
Bomchil and Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal recently participated as local counsels, while Linklaters, LLP participated as U.S. counsel, in a credit facility for $10,000,000 to Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. (“AA2000”) granted by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, Dubai (DIFC) Branch (“ICB
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. issues 0.000% dollar-linked notes for an aggregate amount of U$S20,0
On July 8, 2022, Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. (“AA2000”) issued its 0.000% dollar-linked notes due in July 2025 for an aggregate amount of US$20,000,000 (the “2025 Dollar-Linked Notes”). The 2025 Dollar-Linked Notes are authorized to be traded in Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A. and the Mercado
BOMCHIL AND TAVARONE ACTED AS COUNSEL IN THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES BY SPI ENERGY FOR US$135.000.000
SPI Energy S.A. (“SPI Energy”) has successfully obtained financing to fund the expansion and conversion to combined cycle of the San Pedro power plant.
Successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles
Bomchil has advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou, Fernández Madero & Lombardi acted as counsel to the book-running managers and placement agents and to the placement agents on the recent issuance of the company’s (i) 0% Notes Series 26 due in June 2025 (Obligaciones Negociables
Bomchil and Baker McKenzie participated in the transaction for the sale of Ergo Renova to Accenture
Bomchil and Baker McKenzie advised on the sale of 100% of the shares of Ergo Renova S.A. to Accenture. The transaction closed on April 20, 2022 in the city of Buenos Aires.
Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer program
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou, Fernández Madero & Lombardi acted as counsel to the placement agents on the recent issuance of the company’s new notes.
Issuance of Dollar-Linked notes of Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 for an aggregate amount of U$S174 M
Issuance of Dollar-Linked notes of Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. for an aggregate amount of U$S174 million approximately