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Provided by José María Bazán
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José Bazán has developed his entire career at the Firm as a member of the Firm’s Banking & Finance team and between 2009 and 2010, he practiced as foreign associate in Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP (New York).
In his daily practice, he advises banks, private equity funds and corporations in local and international banking and capital markets transactions. He has participated in a significant number of transactions involving debt securities (private and sovereign), equity offerings, tender offers and regulatory matters. He also has vast experience in bank financings and securitizations, as well as in debt restructurings.
Bazán teaches “Implementación de Negocios Financieros” at Di Tella University, Argentina.
He obtained a law degree with honors from the Law School of the Argentine Catholic University in 2004.
Provided by Chambers
Star individual José María Bazán is a prominent figure in the Argentine banking and finance and capital markets arena, involving both local and international transactions. He is often commended by clients to advise on debt refinancing, syndicated loans and debt offerings as well as on regulatory matters.
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José knows the market very well. He knows the deals and keeps up with trends. He has the ability to use his experience to guide us. We value that. He adds value.
Without a doubt, due to his knowledge, experience and ability to provide solutions to extremely complex issues, José Bazán is the best financial lawyer in the market.
José María Bazán’s contribution is invaluable. His unwavering availability, business vision and knowledge of our sector are remarkable.
José knows the market very well. He knows the deals and keeps up with trends. He has the ability to use his experience to guide us. We value that. He adds value.
Without a doubt, due to his knowledge, experience and ability to provide solutions to extremely complex issues, José Bazán is the best financial lawyer in the market.
José María Bazán’s contribution is invaluable. His unwavering availability, business vision and knowledge of our sector are remarkable.
148 items provided by Bruchou & Funes de Rioja
Expansion of Repo transactions among the Central Bank of Argentina and certain international banks
These Repo Transactions are part of a set of measures aimed at strengthening international reserves and are framed within Phase 3 of the program launched by Argentina on April 11, 2025.
Issuance of Class 5 Notes of Oleoductos del Valle
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the successful issuance of Class 5 Notes of Oleoductos del Valle
International issuance of Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U.’s Class XXIX Notes
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, Linklaters LLP, and Salaverri, Burgio & Wetzler Malbrán acted as legal advisors in the international issuance of Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U.’s Class XXIX Notes
Reopening of Pampa Energía’s 7.875% Notes due 2034
On May 28, 2025, Pampa Energía S.A., a leading company in the energy and oil and gas sector, issued, in the local and international markets, additional 7.875% senior unsecured notes due 2034, for an aggregate principal amount of US$340,000,000.
Pluspetrol S.A. completes inaugural international issuance of notes for US$450,000,000
Pluspetrol S.A. carried out a local and international offering for an aggregate principal amount of US$450,000,000 in notes maturing in 2032.
YPF Luz's issuance of Class XXI Notes
The issuer is one of the main electric power generation companies in Argentina.
YPF completes the issuance of Notes for US$139,501,701
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the successful issuance of YPF’s Class XXXVII Notes
Pluspetrol completes the issuance of Notes for US$ 90,722,914
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the issuance of Class 3 Notes of Pluspetrol
MSU S.A. Series XV Notes Offering for for US$ 34,876,339
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in MSU S.A. Series XV Notes Offering
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised Vista Energy in the acquisition of Petronas Argentina
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as legal counsel to Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U, a subsidiary of Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V., in its acquisition of 100% of the capital stock and voting rights of Petronas E&P Argentina S.A.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the reopening of YPF’s Class XXX Notes
YPF S.A.’s issuance of additional class XXX notes for an aggregate value of US$204,000,000.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advise on the issuance of Class XXVIII Notes by Vista Energy Argentina
The Class XXVIII Notes were issued for a nominal amount of US$92,413,570, under the company’s Global Program for the Issuance of Simple, Non-Convertible Notes.
New issuance of Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer program
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running managers and the placement agents.
Genneia S.A. issues Class XLVIII Green Notes
On March 5th, 2025, Genneia S.A. issued the Class XLVIII Green Notes denominated and payable in U.S. Dollars (hard dollar), at a fixed annual nominal interest rate of 6.50%, for a nominal value equivalent to US$ 27,760,264.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in YPF’s Class XXXV and Class XXXVI Notes issuance
YPF S.A.’s issuance of (i) the class XXXV notes for an aggregate value of US$139,894,182; and (ii) the class XXXVI notes for an aggregate value of US$58,971,000 subscribed under YPF´s Frequent Issuer.
Grupo Albanesi completed the offering of US$9,364,764 Notes
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as external counsel to the placement agents and settlement agent through its team led by partner José María Bazán
Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia S.A.’s Class S Notes issuance for an amount of US$ 65,000,000
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia S.A. on the issuance of Class S Notes maturing on February 17, 2031
YPF’s Class XXXV and Class XXXVI Notes issuance
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised YPF S.A.
PAE: syndicated loan for an amount of US$336,000,000 under Argentine law
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on the granting of a syndicated loan to Pan American Energy, S.L., Argentine Branch
Grupo Albanesi secures a us$ 80,000,000 loan for the refinancing of certain short-term liabilities
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised the Arranger, the Security Agent and the Lenders, in the granting of a syndicated loan for a committed amount of US$ 59,000,000 and a máximum amount of US$ 80,000,000
Pluspetrol's entry into the public offering regime, first issuance and return to the capital market
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advises on Pluspetrol's entry into the public offering regime and, together with TCA Tanoira Cassagne, advised on its first issuance and return to the capital markets
YPF’s International Notes Issuance for USD 1.1 billion
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP and Milbank LLP; TCA Tanoira Cassagne acted as advisors in YPF’s International Notes Issuance for USD 1.1 billion
Inaugural issuance of trust securities secured under the Individual Financial Trust 'MilAires
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised Grupo ECIPSA and TMF Trust Company (Argentina) S.A. in the successful inaugural issuance of trust securities secured under the Individual Financial Trust 'MilAires' for a nominal value of 24,100,000 UVA (the 'Trust')
Oiltanking Ebytem’s issuance of Notes for US$63.537.877
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the issuance of Series IV Class 1 Notes for an amount of US$28,306,584 and Series IV Class 2 Notes for an amount of US$35,231,293 under its Global Notes Program.
ECOGAS Inversiones S.A.: Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Shares through a Voluntary Exchange
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised ECOGAS Inversiones S.A. in its Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Shares through a Voluntary Exchange of Shares of Distribuidora de Gas Cuyana S.A. and Distribuidora de Gas del Centro S.A.
MSU Energy secures a US$ 222,000,000 loan for the refinancing of its International Notes due 2025
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as external legal counsel to the Arrangers, Lenders, Initial Purchasers, Dealer Managers, and Local Placement Agents.
Top Argentinean Oil Producers launch the Vaca Muerta Sur Oil Pipeline
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised VMOS S.A. (“VMOS”), a special-purpose midstream oil company, whose initial shareholders are YPF, Vista Energy, Pampa Energía and Pan American Energy, in a USD3 billion midstream export-oriented infrastructure project.
Prosus' $1.7 billion acquisition of Despegar.com, Corp.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as Argentine counsel to Prosus in the $1.7 billion acquisition of Despegar.com, Corp.
Pampa Energía’s International Notes Issuance for US$360,000,000
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; Salaverri, Burgio & Wetzler Malbrán; Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as legal advisors in Pampa Energía’s International Notes Issuance
MSU Green Energy S.A. Notes Series 3 which qualify as Green Bonds
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, alongside Tavarone Rovelli Salim & Miani advised in the issuance of MSU Green Energy S.A. Notes Series 3 which qualify as Green Bonds.
Expansion of Repo transactions among the Central Bank of Argentina and certain international banks
These Repo Transactions are part of a set of measures aimed at strengthening international reserves and are framed within Phase 3 of the program launched by Argentina on April 11, 2025.
Issuance of Class 5 Notes of Oleoductos del Valle
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the successful issuance of Class 5 Notes of Oleoductos del Valle
International issuance of Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U.’s Class XXIX Notes
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, Linklaters LLP, and Salaverri, Burgio & Wetzler Malbrán acted as legal advisors in the international issuance of Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U.’s Class XXIX Notes
Reopening of Pampa Energía’s 7.875% Notes due 2034
On May 28, 2025, Pampa Energía S.A., a leading company in the energy and oil and gas sector, issued, in the local and international markets, additional 7.875% senior unsecured notes due 2034, for an aggregate principal amount of US$340,000,000.
Pluspetrol S.A. completes inaugural international issuance of notes for US$450,000,000
Pluspetrol S.A. carried out a local and international offering for an aggregate principal amount of US$450,000,000 in notes maturing in 2032.
YPF Luz's issuance of Class XXI Notes
The issuer is one of the main electric power generation companies in Argentina.
YPF completes the issuance of Notes for US$139,501,701
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the successful issuance of YPF’s Class XXXVII Notes
Pluspetrol completes the issuance of Notes for US$ 90,722,914
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the issuance of Class 3 Notes of Pluspetrol
MSU S.A. Series XV Notes Offering for for US$ 34,876,339
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in MSU S.A. Series XV Notes Offering
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised Vista Energy in the acquisition of Petronas Argentina
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as legal counsel to Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U, a subsidiary of Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V., in its acquisition of 100% of the capital stock and voting rights of Petronas E&P Argentina S.A.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the reopening of YPF’s Class XXX Notes
YPF S.A.’s issuance of additional class XXX notes for an aggregate value of US$204,000,000.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advise on the issuance of Class XXVIII Notes by Vista Energy Argentina
The Class XXVIII Notes were issued for a nominal amount of US$92,413,570, under the company’s Global Program for the Issuance of Simple, Non-Convertible Notes.
New issuance of Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer program
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running managers and the placement agents.
Genneia S.A. issues Class XLVIII Green Notes
On March 5th, 2025, Genneia S.A. issued the Class XLVIII Green Notes denominated and payable in U.S. Dollars (hard dollar), at a fixed annual nominal interest rate of 6.50%, for a nominal value equivalent to US$ 27,760,264.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in YPF’s Class XXXV and Class XXXVI Notes issuance
YPF S.A.’s issuance of (i) the class XXXV notes for an aggregate value of US$139,894,182; and (ii) the class XXXVI notes for an aggregate value of US$58,971,000 subscribed under YPF´s Frequent Issuer.
Grupo Albanesi completed the offering of US$9,364,764 Notes
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as external counsel to the placement agents and settlement agent through its team led by partner José María Bazán
Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia S.A.’s Class S Notes issuance for an amount of US$ 65,000,000
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia S.A. on the issuance of Class S Notes maturing on February 17, 2031
YPF’s Class XXXV and Class XXXVI Notes issuance
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised YPF S.A.
PAE: syndicated loan for an amount of US$336,000,000 under Argentine law
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on the granting of a syndicated loan to Pan American Energy, S.L., Argentine Branch
Grupo Albanesi secures a us$ 80,000,000 loan for the refinancing of certain short-term liabilities
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised the Arranger, the Security Agent and the Lenders, in the granting of a syndicated loan for a committed amount of US$ 59,000,000 and a máximum amount of US$ 80,000,000
Pluspetrol's entry into the public offering regime, first issuance and return to the capital market
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advises on Pluspetrol's entry into the public offering regime and, together with TCA Tanoira Cassagne, advised on its first issuance and return to the capital markets
YPF’s International Notes Issuance for USD 1.1 billion
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP and Milbank LLP; TCA Tanoira Cassagne acted as advisors in YPF’s International Notes Issuance for USD 1.1 billion
Inaugural issuance of trust securities secured under the Individual Financial Trust 'MilAires
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised Grupo ECIPSA and TMF Trust Company (Argentina) S.A. in the successful inaugural issuance of trust securities secured under the Individual Financial Trust 'MilAires' for a nominal value of 24,100,000 UVA (the 'Trust')
Oiltanking Ebytem’s issuance of Notes for US$63.537.877
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the issuance of Series IV Class 1 Notes for an amount of US$28,306,584 and Series IV Class 2 Notes for an amount of US$35,231,293 under its Global Notes Program.
ECOGAS Inversiones S.A.: Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Shares through a Voluntary Exchange
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised ECOGAS Inversiones S.A. in its Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Shares through a Voluntary Exchange of Shares of Distribuidora de Gas Cuyana S.A. and Distribuidora de Gas del Centro S.A.
MSU Energy secures a US$ 222,000,000 loan for the refinancing of its International Notes due 2025
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as external legal counsel to the Arrangers, Lenders, Initial Purchasers, Dealer Managers, and Local Placement Agents.
Top Argentinean Oil Producers launch the Vaca Muerta Sur Oil Pipeline
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised VMOS S.A. (“VMOS”), a special-purpose midstream oil company, whose initial shareholders are YPF, Vista Energy, Pampa Energía and Pan American Energy, in a USD3 billion midstream export-oriented infrastructure project.
Prosus' $1.7 billion acquisition of Despegar.com, Corp.
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as Argentine counsel to Prosus in the $1.7 billion acquisition of Despegar.com, Corp.
Pampa Energía’s International Notes Issuance for US$360,000,000
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; Salaverri, Burgio & Wetzler Malbrán; Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as legal advisors in Pampa Energía’s International Notes Issuance
MSU Green Energy S.A. Notes Series 3 which qualify as Green Bonds
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, alongside Tavarone Rovelli Salim & Miani advised in the issuance of MSU Green Energy S.A. Notes Series 3 which qualify as Green Bonds.