Banking & Finance | Latin America

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja's outstanding department acts at the forefront of the Argentinian banking and securities market. Their unrivalled team represents top-tier banks, multilaterals and institutional investors, while demonstrating equal skill counselling corporate borrowers. Its lawyers handle complex syndicated lending transactions, debt refinancing and bond offerings in the local and international markets. The firm continues to maintain a leading position in project finance mandates and is further sought after to provide counsel on key regulatory concerns.

Beccar Varela houses an esteemed finance practice that is frequently retained by clients to provide regulatory advice on bank M&A transactions, in addition to exchange and Central Bank regulations. The team remains a strong choice for international and local financial entities involved in high-value syndicated loans, and frequently acts as placement agent and local coordinator in securities transactions.

Martínez de Hoz & Rueda's strong finance practice group services key multilaterals, banks, and energy and natural resources clients. The team is equally skilled acting as lender or borrower-side counsel on the financing of large-scale projects, including renewable energy developments. The department also handles multi-jurisdictional loan agreements, as well as securities transactions.

Marval O'Farrell Mairal boasts a highly respected banking and finance team with expertise in a wide array of financial products. The team is particularly skilled in handling high-value corporate and asset finance deals, representing corporations and financial institutions in syndicated and bilateral loan agreements, as well as in debt restructuring. The department's expertise extends to securities transactions, advising both issuers and underwriters on debt placements.

Salaverri, Burgio & Wetzler Malbrán offers noteworthy capabilities in the Argentine capital markets arena. The team is routinely retained by corporate clients to advise on securities placements, including assistance with cross-border bond issuances. The department boasts additional strength in the corporate finance space, providing counsel on high-value bilateral and syndicated lending, as well as on debt restructuring matters.

Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani Abogados houses a flourishing department that offers expertise across a wide range of financial products, with proven experience in project finance. The firm serves a strong roster of international and domestic banking clients, government entities, and companies in the energy and natural resources sectors. Its solid team leads corporate debt and sovereign bond issuances, and also handles Central Bank and foreign exchange regulations, as well as syndicated loan agreements.

Allende & Brea regularly counsels clients on the incorporation of financial entities, including representing them before the Central Bank and the Securities Exchange Commission. Its team is frequently retained to provide regulatory assistance related to fintech and new financial products, as well as to handle bilateral and syndicated loans.

Bomchil's experienced finance team regularly assists clients with facility agreements and sizeable debt issuances in Argentina. Its deep bench of skilled practitioners also possesses expertise in advising investment funds focused on emerging markets on structured lending transactions and debt restructuring.

DLA Piper houses a well-known capital markets and banking and finance practice in Argentina within a full-service global firm. They remain the law firm of choice for Argentine provinces issuing and restructuring debt, as well as rendering advice on sovereign bond offerings. The team's expertise also extends to credit agreements and project finance.

Mitrani Caballero's corporate finance practice offers extensive experience structuring significant syndicated and bilateral term loans on behalf of both borrowers and institutional lenders. The team is often seen assisting with transactions involving multilateral lenders and providing counsel on related foreign exchange regulations.

TCA Tanoira Cassagne houses a noteworthy banking and finance practice group with significant activity on local capital markets transactions. The team is frequently retained to advise trustees and collateral agents on issuances of debt and equity securities. The firm also has experience acting as underwriter's and borrower's counsel, with expertise further extending to project finance deals in the renewable energy arena.

Baker McKenzie is a respected international firm fielding a skilled banking and finance team in Argentina. Its lawyers are adept at handling both regulatory and transactional mandates in the field. The firm is frequently sought out by lenders, borrowers and guarantors to assist with public offerings, private placements of securities, and the negotiation of financing agreements.

Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados' team is recognised for its notable activity in the banking and finance area in Argentina. The firm is frequently sought after for advice on regulatory and transactional issues, including public offerings, note issuance, securities placement, and debt restructuring.

Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen's well-regarded banking and finance team is adept at advising on a full spectrum of products, acting for both lenders and borrowers. The department is skilled in project finance for energy developments and offers in-depth knowledge of syndicated lending and capital markets transactions. Its lawyers continue to boast marked experience in handling debt issuances, including social impact bonds.