José María Bazán

"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."

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on Grupo Albanesi's Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation

Grupo Albanesi successfully concludes an Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation an a new International issuance of Senior secured Notes for US$ 353,963,822

YPF Luz's issued Class XIX and XX Notes

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, alongside TCA Tanoira Cassagne advised in the successful issuance of Class XIX and XX Notes of YPF Luz

Oiltanking's issuance of Series III Notes for an amount of US$35,529,895

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the issuance of Series III Notes for an amount of US$35,529,895 under its Global Notes Program.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja and TCA Tanoira Cassagne advised in successful Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia S.A.’s Series R Notes issuance.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on YPF Luz´s international issuance of Notes Series XVIII

Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP; Bruchou & Funes de Rioja and A&O Shearman, TCA Tanoira Cassagne acted as advisors in YPF Luz´s successful international issuance of Notes Series XVIII

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on Genneia's issuance of Class XLVII Green Notes

On October 17th, 2024, Genneia S.A. (“Genneia”) issued the Class XLVII Green Notes denominated and payable in U.S. Dollars (hard dollar), at a fixed annual nominal interest rate of 6.00%, for a nominal value equivalent to US$48,349,695 (the “Class XLVII Notes” or the “Notes”).

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new issuance of Compañía General de Combustibles

Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running managers and the placement agents in the issuance of 6.50% Notes Series 36 denominated and payable in dollars and maturing in October 2027 for an aggregate amount of US$68.262.474.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on the financing of Udaondo Project

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised Landmark Developments S.A. and TMF Trust Company (Argentina) S.A. in the successful opening issuance of trust securities under the "Udaondo Buenos Aires" Financial Real Estate Trust for up to US$ 600,000,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies or units of value)

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advise on Vista Energy Argentina’s Notes issuances

The Class XXVI Notes, will mature on October 10, 2031, will accrue interest at an annual nominal fixed interest rate of 7.65%. Interest will be paid semi-annually until the maturity date of the Class XXVI Notes.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on Pampa Energia’s notes issuance

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on Pampa Energia’s notes issuance for US$ 83,977,835

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on Banco de Servicios y Transacciones S.A. Notes issuance

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on Banco de Servicios y Transacciones S.A., Simple (non-convertible into shares) XVIII Notes’ issuance

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as legal advisor in Pampa Energía’s International Notes Issuance

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 and its Tender Offer for Cash for any and all of its outstanding 7.500% senior notes due 2027

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on Grupo Albanesi's US$ 325.8 Million Exchange Offer

Grupo Albanesi successfully concludes a US$ 325.8 million Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation of its Local Notes

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as advisor in YPF’s International Notes Issuance

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; Bruchou & Funes de Rioja and Milbank LLP; TCA Tanoira Cassagne acted as advisors in YPF’s International Notes Issuance.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised Oiltanking in the issuance of Notes for US$ 17,754,443

Oiltanking stands out as one of the leading companies in the provision of hydrocarbon services in Argentina, including the reception, storage and pumping of crude oil.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on Celulosa Argentina's issuance of Notes for US$ 15,000,000

Celulosa Argentina S.A. successfully completed the offering of U$S3,699,506 8.00% Class 20 Notes due 2026 and U$S11,300,494 7.00% Class 21 Notes due 2026

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advise on Vista Energy Argentina’s Notes issuance

The Class XXV Notes, maturing on July 86h, 2028, will accrue interest at a nominal annual fixed rate, equivalent to 3%, and will amortize its principal in one payment on the maturing date.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in MSU S.A. Series XIV Notes offering

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja through its team led by partner José María Bazán, together with associates Leandro Exequiel Belusci, Teo Panich, Facundo Martín Suarez Loñ and Lucía De Luca.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on the issuance of Notes by CGC for US$25,410,932

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on the issuance of Series 35 Additional Notes by Compañía General de Combustibles.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja counseled Genneia in the issuance of Notes for US$60,000,000

Genneia S.A. issued the Class XLVI Green Notes denominated in U.S. Dollars and payable in Argentine Pesos at the exchange rate established in the offering documents (dollar-linked), at a fixed annual nominal interest rate of 2.00%, for a nominal value equivalent to US$60,000,000

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in Aspro's issuance of Series II Notes for US$2.000.000

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the successful issuance of series II class II notes of Aspro Servicios Petroleros S.A. under the PyME CNV Special Guaranteed Public Offering Regime

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the increase of the syndicated lending to CGC

US$88 million increase of the syndicated loan obtained by CGC on April 11, 2023, increasing its amount to US$184 million.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in YPF’s Class XXX Notes issuance for US$185,000,000

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised YPF S.A. in the issuance of Class XXX Notes for an aggregate value of US$185,000,000 subscribed under YPF´s Frequent Issuer Notes Program.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on CGC's issuance of Notes for US$149,575,391

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running managers and the placement agents in the issuance of 3.00% Dollar- Linked Notes Series 35 payable in pesos at the applicable exchange rate and maturing in February 2026.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the issuance of Class 4 Notes of Oleoductos del Valle

The Firm advised through Partner José María Bazán and associates Leandro Belusci, Quimey Lia Waisten and Melina Signorello.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in Grupo Albanesi offering of Notes for US$59,889,072

Grupo Albanesi successfully completed the offering of US$59,889,072 Senior Class XXXI Notes in the Argentine and International capital markets.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised in the issuance of Notes of YPF Energía Eléctrica S.A.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja‘s Banking & Capital Markets Department advised through Partner José María Bazán and associates Leandro E. Belusci, Josefina Mortola Saiach and Malena Tarrío.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on Grupo Albanesi's offering of US$ 17,492,182.63 Notes

The Firm advised through a team led by partner José María Bazán, together with associates Leandro Exequiel Belusci, Sebastián Pereyra Pagiari y Melina Signorello

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on YPF’s Class XXIX Notes issuance for US$ US$177,717,716

The Firm advised through Partner José María Bazán and associates Leandro Exequiel Belusci, Branko Serventich, Facundo Suárez Loñ and Teo Panich.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on Vista Energy Argentina’s Notes issuance for US$78,764,405

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja‘s Banking & Capital Markets department advised through a team lead by José María Bazán, assisted by Josefina Mortola Saiach and Sofia Maselli.