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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, 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 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.
123 items provided by Bruchou & Funes de Rioja
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$360,000,000
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; Salaverri, Burgio & Wetzler Malbrán; Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as legal advisors in Pampa Energía’s International Notes Issuance
MSU Green Energy S.A. Notes Series 3 which qualify as Green Bonds
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, alongside Tavarone Rovelli Salim & Miani advised in the issuance of MSU Green Energy S.A. Notes Series 3 which qualify as Green Bonds.
Inaugural international issue of Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. in the capital markets
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as Vista’s local advisor.
MSU Energy S.A. makes Exchange Offer and new offering of Senior Secured Notes for US$ 400,000,000
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised the international and local dealer managers and international and local initial purchasers and placement agents.
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$185,000,000 subscribed under YPF´s Frequent Issuer Notes Program.
MSU Energy secures a US$ 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$360,000,000
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP; Salaverri, Burgio & Wetzler Malbrán; Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as legal advisors in Pampa Energía’s International Notes Issuance
MSU Green Energy S.A. Notes Series 3 which qualify as Green Bonds
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja, alongside Tavarone Rovelli Salim & Miani advised in the issuance of MSU Green Energy S.A. Notes Series 3 which qualify as Green Bonds.
Inaugural international issue of Vista Energy Argentina S.A.U. in the capital markets
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as Vista’s local advisor.
MSU Energy S.A. makes Exchange Offer and new offering of Senior Secured Notes for US$ 400,000,000
Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised the international and local dealer managers and international and local initial purchasers and placement agents.
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.
