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Provided by José María Bazán
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 June 2020 José was elected member of the Executive Committee of Bruchou.
In his daily practice at Bruchou, 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 in Argentina, handling both local and international transactions. He is often praised by clients for his expertise in debt refinancing, syndicated loans and debt offerings as well as regulatory matters.
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José María Bazán is our most trusted legal adviser. He treats our challenges as his own, showing unwavering responsibility and dedication.
José María Bazán brings together legal expertise, efficiency and responsiveness, always ensuring we feel well-supported and prioritised.
José María Bazán plays a hands-on role in complex matters, remains consistently accessible, and delivers creative solutions suited to Argentina's unique context. He is an invaluable asset.
José María Bazán is our most trusted legal adviser. He treats our challenges as his own, showing unwavering responsibility and dedication.
José María Bazán brings together legal expertise, efficiency and responsiveness, always ensuring we feel well-supported and prioritised.
José María Bazán plays a hands-on role in complex matters, remains consistently accessible, and delivers creative solutions suited to Argentina's unique context. He is an invaluable asset.
158 items provided by Bruchou & Funes de Rioja
International loan to Vista for US$250 million
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as legal counsel in connection with the granting of an international loan to Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. for US$250 million
Vista obtains financing for US$150 million
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as legal counsel in connection with the granting of a syndicated loan to Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. for US$150 million.
Issuance of YPF’s Class XXXVIII and Class XXXIX Notes
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised YPF through a team led by partners José María Bazán and Leandro Exequiel Belusci, and associates Branko Serventich and Gonzalo Javier Vilariño.
Banco de Servicios y Transacciones S.A.'s issuance of XXII and XXIII Notes
On July 15, 2025, Banco de Servicios y Transacciones S.A. successfully completed the issuance of its Series XXII and Series XXIII simple notes, not convertible into shares, under its global note program for the issuance of simple (non-convertible into shares) notes for up to US$100,000,000.
successful Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia S.A.’s Class T Notes issuance
The Class T Notes are denominated in US dollars and will be payable in US dollars in Argentina (Dollar MEP), maturing on July 21, 2028, and will accrue interest at a fixed interest rate of 8.50%.
Issuance of Class 2 Notes of Profertil S.A.
The issuance of the Class 2 Notes for a nominal amount of US$ 54,325,110, denominated and payable in US dollars, at a fixed rate of 7.25%, maturing on July 14th, 2027.
Vista Energy obtains a Loan Agreement for up to US$100,000,000
The financing provides for one or more disbursements in foreign currency and will enable Vista Energy to further strengthen its position as one of the leading energy exporters in the country.
Vaca Muerta Sur Pipeline Project: USD 2 Billion Syndicated Loan
The transaction marks a historic milestone for Argentina as it represents the reopening of the international project finance market, closed since 2019.
Banco Macro’s International Notes Issuance for US$400,000,000
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja; Linklaters LLP; Salaverri, Burgio & Wetzler Malbrán and Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett LLP acted as legal advisors in Banco Macro’s International Notes Issuance
International issuance of Pluspetrol S.A.’s additional Class 4 Notes
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised the issuer.
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
International loan to Vista for US$250 million
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as legal counsel in connection with the granting of an international loan to Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. for US$250 million
Vista obtains financing for US$150 million
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as legal counsel in connection with the granting of a syndicated loan to Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. for US$150 million.
Issuance of YPF’s Class XXXVIII and Class XXXIX Notes
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised YPF through a team led by partners José María Bazán and Leandro Exequiel Belusci, and associates Branko Serventich and Gonzalo Javier Vilariño.
Banco de Servicios y Transacciones S.A.'s issuance of XXII and XXIII Notes
On July 15, 2025, Banco de Servicios y Transacciones S.A. successfully completed the issuance of its Series XXII and Series XXIII simple notes, not convertible into shares, under its global note program for the issuance of simple (non-convertible into shares) notes for up to US$100,000,000.
successful Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia S.A.’s Class T Notes issuance
The Class T Notes are denominated in US dollars and will be payable in US dollars in Argentina (Dollar MEP), maturing on July 21, 2028, and will accrue interest at a fixed interest rate of 8.50%.
Issuance of Class 2 Notes of Profertil S.A.
The issuance of the Class 2 Notes for a nominal amount of US$ 54,325,110, denominated and payable in US dollars, at a fixed rate of 7.25%, maturing on July 14th, 2027.
Vista Energy obtains a Loan Agreement for up to US$100,000,000
The financing provides for one or more disbursements in foreign currency and will enable Vista Energy to further strengthen its position as one of the leading energy exporters in the country.
Vaca Muerta Sur Pipeline Project: USD 2 Billion Syndicated Loan
The transaction marks a historic milestone for Argentina as it represents the reopening of the international project finance market, closed since 2019.
Banco Macro’s International Notes Issuance for US$400,000,000
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja; Linklaters LLP; Salaverri, Burgio & Wetzler Malbrán and Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett LLP acted as legal advisors in Banco Macro’s International Notes Issuance
International issuance of Pluspetrol S.A.’s additional Class 4 Notes
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised the issuer.
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