Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Argentina
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Provided by Bruchou & Funes de Rioja
Since its inception Bruchou & Funes de Rioja has been a leading legal Firm in Banking & Capital Markets, a position acquired through 30 years of working along with its large client base within the international and local financial communities in different type of innovative transactions, as market dynamics evolved through time. We help our clients to achieve their goals with a smooth and efficient deal execution. As a consequence of having one of the largest teams that is fully and exclusively dedicated to the Banking & Capital Markets, we were able to keep the pace of the market´s dynamics by acquiring a leading and distinctive know-how on all financing products that were available in the financial market in Argentina. Our counselling extends to all legal aspects of banking and financial law: Restructuring; Investment funds; debt capital markets; equity; sovereign debt & public sector finance; private banking; project finance; acquisition finance; derivatives; leasing; structured products; syndicated loans and other bank financings.
Chambers Review
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. The department handles 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.
Strengths
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"Bruchou & Funes de Rioja has in-depth understanding and knowledge of the banking and finance industry in Argentina and vast capital markets experience. It is always positive to have them on your side on the negotiation table."
"The banking and finance team at Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is extremely efficient and able to solve all the issues that are raised in a highly complex transaction and provides first-class service."
"Bruchou & Funes de Rioja has in-depth understanding and knowledge of the banking and finance industry in Argentina and vast capital markets experience. It is always positive to have them on your side on the negotiation table."
"The banking and finance team at Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is extremely efficient and able to solve all the issues that are raised in a highly complex transaction and provides first-class service."
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitioner Carlos Lombardi and founding partner is recognised by market commentators for his vast experience advising clients in the Argentine banking and finance arena.
"I have an excellent opinion of Carlos Lombardi, who offers very strong client service and commercial awareness."
Eminent practitioner Enrique Bruchou is a founding partner who continues to be endorsed by market commentators as a longstanding practitioner in the banking and finance market in Argentina.
"Enrique Bruchou is a leading light in banking and finance in Argentina."
Outstanding partner Hugo Bruzone heads the law firm's banking and finance practice in Argentina. He is held in the highest esteem by the market and clients alike for his stellar expertise in the field, regularly advising banks and lenders on a range of transactions and regulatory work.
"Hugo Bruzone is the best lawyer in this area and a leading light in both local and international issues."
"We were very impressed with Hugo's capabilities. He shows not only in-depth knowledge of applicable law, but also a commercial approach that certainly helps his client to navigate through the complex regulatory regime in Argentina."
Stellar partner José María Bazán comes highly recommended by interviewees for his extensive experience in the 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.
"José María Bazán is a top lawyer and go-to counsel for capital markets and banking in Argentina. He is very knowledgeable and easy to work with."
"José María Bazán is a very pragmatic problem solver, who offers great deliverables and amazing understanding of any given topic, and maintains very close contact with his client."
Solid partner Alejandro Perelsztein boasts extensive experience advising clients on debt restructuring and capital markets mandates. He is also well placed to assist public bodies with the issuance of debt.
"Alejandro Perelsztein goes in-depth in his analysis and is super dedicated. He also complements his legal knowledge with a very good understanding of financial issues."
Partner Analía Battaglia routinely assists clients with bilateral and syndicated loan agreements. She is also experienced in project finance.
"Analía Battaglia is truly outstanding. I have been been working with her on debt transactions in Argentina for about 15 years and she always delivers great service and high-quality work, identifying local law issues and providing solutions."
Partner Matías López Figueroa continues to be well-placed in advising arrangers as well as investment and commercial banks in banking and corporate financing transactions.
"Matías López Figueroa has a good balance between the legal and the commercial. He is very diplomatic and is always timely in his communication."
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