Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : Argentina
Band 4
About
Provided by Martinez de Hoz & Rueda
Our Corporate and M&As team has a solid reputation for advising local and international clients in local and cross-border M&As.
We participate on the full range of public and private transactions, from cross-border deals, strategic JVs and alliances, foreign investments, PE and VC deals, to acquisitions or disposal of distressed companies or assets, the set-up of subs and investment vehicles, corporate restructurings and exits. MHR represents all types of players in M&A transactions, and advise them on all deal aspects.
Recent representative transactions include:
- Represented Schlumberger in the USD 400MM sale of sub.
- Represented YPF SA in the sale of WI in Bandurria Sur to Shell and Equinor.
- Represented Grupo Siete Leguas (world largest denim manufacturer) in the acquisition and subsequent sale of subsidiary in Argentina.
- Acted for Sun Dreams in acquisition of Hyatt Hotel and Casino in the Province of Mendoza.
- Represented Trafigura in acquisition of midstream and downstream assets.
- Represented Pariplay in acquisition of online gaming assets.
- Acted for Exxon Mobil in USD 650MM strategic JV with Qatar Petroleum.
- Represented Exxon Mobil in the acquisition of midstream assets (Oldelval).
- Acted for Phoenix Global Resources in USD 300MM farm-out to GeoPark.
- Advised Imerys (minerals) in sale of assets in Argentina.
- Advised Harbour Energy in USD 11B acquisition of WintershallDEA assets.
- Advised Amancay Partners in connection with iron ore JV in Bolivia.
Chambers Review
Martinez de Hoz & Rueda is a strong Argentine firm with an active corporate transactional practice. The team is frequently retained by notable clients from the oil and gas and power sectors to render advice on tender bids, share purchases and capital contributions. Fibrazoand Sysworld are among the firm's new client wins.
Work Highlights
- Martínez de Hoz & Rueda advised Harbour Energy on its cross-border acquisition of Wintershall Dea’s upstream assets.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Martínez de Hoz & Rueda's team is absolutely diligent and sharp. All members of the team provide outstanding service and responsiveness and they always show strong awareness of commercial matters."
"Martínez de Hoz & Rueda's team is absolutely diligent and sharp. All members of the team provide outstanding service and responsiveness and they always show strong awareness of commercial matters."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Fernando Zoppi receives noteworthy recommendation for his corporate capabilities. He regularly advises clients on acquisitions and mergers in Argentina.
"Fernando Zoppi is a very trustworthy partner, with extensive international expertise in complex transactions."
Key partner José Martínez de Hoz Jr is well placed to advise a wide range of clients on their corporate and M&A transactions. He is noted for his corporate work in the oil and gas sector.
Ranked Lawyers at
Martinez de Hoz & Rueda
Argentina
Members
Provided by Martinez de Hoz & Rueda
Fernando Zoppi
Head of Department
Julieta Salguero
Lucía Gonzalez Groppo
Marco Primo
Marcos Blanco
Rocio Zorraquin
Sofía Baldino
Tomás Dellepiane
Clients
Provided by Martinez de Hoz & Rueda
Amancay Capital
Braskem
Cabify
Clear North Capital
Cross Capital
DeltaPatagonia (Gulf)
EVO Payments
ExxonMobil
Grupo Capex/Capsa
Heraeus Holdings
Imagine Communications
Imerys
Inter-American Development Bank
Interbarge
Linzor Capital
MEGEVE
Neoen
Pan American Energy
Reciqlo
Schlumberger
Software AG
SunDreams
Sysworld
Trafigura
WintershallDEA
WonderBrands
YPF S.A.
Industries
Provided by Martinez de Hoz & Rueda
Banking
Beverages & drinks
Financial Services
Financial Services
Financial Services
Fintech
Hotels & Casino
Industrial
Oil & Gas
Payment processors
Private Equity
Renewable Energy
Retail
Venture Capital
technology