Bomchil
Latin America Guide 2025
About
Honary President: Máximo L Bomchil
Managing Partner: Javier Petrantonio
Number of partners: 25
Number of other lawyers: +70
Offices: Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish.
Firm Overview:
The firm is considered one of the leading full-service law firms in Argentina. Since its foundation in 1923 it has participated in some of the country’s most complex and significant transactions and disputes. Its clients include multinational companies, large and mediumsized regional companies, banks, financial institutions and funds, governments, foreign embassies and nonprofit organisations.
Main Areas of Practice:
Agribusiness: We advise national and international clients from all sectors and links in the agricultural chain.
Arbitration: Regional leader in international arbitration conducted under rules of the ICC, ICSID, LCIA and UNCITRAL, among others.
Compliance: We offer expert advice in the development and application of best practices in the corporate area and business ethics.
Corporate/ M&A: Highly renowned for our expertise in developing innovative corporate structures and managing corporate conflicts. We handle all aspects of transactions, from determining the most appropriate corporate structure and its tax planning to undertaking due diligence procedures and drafting and negotiating of acquisition contracts and shareholder agreements.
Economic regulation and administrative law: Our experience includes general administrative law and specific regulatory regimes in a variety of sectors.
Employment:We provide advice regarding individual and collective labour relations, with a focus on prevention and complex labour litigation.
Energy and natural resources: With solid knowledge of the local industry and unmatched connections in the international field, we have a deep understanding of the regulatory environment, which is key for day-to-day operations regarding energy and mining.
Entertainment: We have been involved in the purchase, sale and restructuring of the country’s most important entertainment companies. We also provide legal and operational advice related to mass cultural events.
Environmental Law: Comprehensive legal advice, from day-to-day and preventive issues to complex litigation and certifications (eg ISO 14,001).
ESG: We advise our clients on the structuring of transactions which meet ESG standards and principles.
Financial services and capital markets: We handle the design and implementation of complex and innovative financial structuring, providing advice on banking, exchange and capital market regulations.
Fintech: We provide advice to payment service providers, digital platforms and other players in the industry on regulatory, foreign exchange, compliance, and commercial aspects. We offer guidance on crowdfunding, crowdlending, asset tokenisation, personal data protection, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.
Foreign trade: We advise on international trade, both in judicial and administrative proceedings in the areas of valuations, tax ratings, import licences and trade restrictions.
Health and life sciences: We advise local and foreign companies on both regulatory and contractual issues, from the research phase to the product launch stage, as well as on the subsequent implementation of the product in the market.
Insolvency and restructuring: We offer legal advice to local and foreign businesses. We have advised local debtors on out-of-court debt restructuring procedures in negotiations with financial and other credit entities.
Intellectual property: We assist our clients with legal and technical solutions ranging from the selection of the most adequate protection strategy to administrative proceedings in the case of rights infringements, contracts and related litigation.
Litigation: Our department handles complex civil and commercial as well as arbitration disputes, from first instance to the highest appellate stages.
Real estate and construction: We advise on the financing, formation of different types of trusts, development of multi-scale projects, drafting and negotiation of agreements financing, taxation, environmental issues, zoning and regulatory issues.
Tax: Our team of tax experts has extensive experience in national and international tax law. We advise companies and individuals on optimizing the tax impact of both traditional and digital operations. Our expertise also covers transfer pricing issues, the application of double taxation treaties, and other international instruments with tax implications.
TMT: Our team has advised international investors, foreign and national operators and regulators on the various aspects of telecommunications services.
Wealth Management: We advise individuals and their families in restructuring their businesses and assets to optimize their management and development.
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- Buenos AiresAv. Corrientes 420, Piso 3, Buenos Aires, Capital Federal, Argentina, C1043AAR
- Web: www.bomchil.com
- Tel: +54 11 4321-7500
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Corporación América enters the uranium mining sector alongside BSK
Bomchil advised Corporación América in earn-in agreement to acquire up to 80% of the “Ivana” uranium-vanadium deposit,
Bomchil advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Com
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer program.
Bomchil represented BMA and ICBC in Metrogas’ debt refinancing
We advise both financial entities in a new tranche of the refinancing of the offshore debt of Metrogas S.A., Argentina’s largest gas distribution company
Bomchil and Bruchou advised on the issuance of Additional Notes by Compañía General de Combustibles
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running manager and the placement agent
Bomchil advised the increase of the syndicated lending to Compañía General de Combustibles
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised the increase of the syndicated lending to Compañía General de Combustibles S.A.
Bomchil and Bruchou advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Combustibles
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer program.
Bomchil participates in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$50,000,000.
Bomchil advises on the sale of 100% of the shares of Transamerican Telecomunication S.A.
Bomchil advised on the corporate, contractual, ICT regulatory and labor aspects of the sale of all the representative shares of Transamerican Telecomunications S.A.,
Bomchil participates in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$100,000,000.
Bomchil assists BMA and ICBC in a syndicated loan and the refinancing of debt of Metrogas
The loan and the use of funds is part of the refinancing process of Metrogas S.A.’s cross border debt
Bomchil and Bruchou Funes in the successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustible
Bomchil and Bruchou Funes in the successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer program.
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
The Dow Chemical Company invested US$200 million in Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. through th
PBBPolisur S.R.L. and Dow Investment Argentina S.R.L. (“Dow”), Argentine subsidiaries of The Dow Chemical Company, subscribed convertible notes for an aggregate principal amount of US$200 million, issued through a private placement by Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. (the “Convertible Notes” an
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. issues additional Class 9 and Class 10 dollar-linked notes at zero
On July 5, 2023, Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. (“AA2000”) issued Class 10 dollar-linked notes at zero rate and 110.65% issuance price, due on July 5, 2025, to be paid exclusively in kind through the delivery of Class 3 Notes at certain exchange ratio, for a face value of US$25,061,312 (the “Class
Successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer progr
Bomchil has advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the placement agents on the recent issuance of the company’s (i) 0.00% Notes Series 31 due in June 2026 (Obligaciones Negociables Clase 31) issued at a price of 116.300% for an amount of US$52,
Bomchil and Bruchou advised in a syndicated loan granted to Compañía General de Combustibles S.A.
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A., as borrower, and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the banks in a US$96,000,000 syndicated loan.
Bomchil and Bruchou advised in a syndicated loan granted to Compañía General de Combustibles S.A.
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A., as borrower, and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the banks in a US$96,000,000 syndicated loan.
Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. issues 0.00% dollar-linked notes for an aggregate amount of US$ 10
On April 27, 2023, Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. (“Aluar”) issued its 0.00% dollar-linked notes due in April 2028, for an aggregate amount of US$100,000,000 (the “2028 Dollar-Linked Notes”).
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of notes
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of notes by under Compañía General de Combustibles’ Frequent Issuer program.
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Com
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running managers and placement agents on the issuance of 1.00% Dollar- Linked Notes Series 29 due in January 2027 for an aggregate amount of US$42,273,005.
Bomchil is pleased to announce the appointment of Florencia Pagani and Melisa Romero as partners
Bomchil is pleased to announce the appointment of Florencia Pagani and Melisa Romero as partners effective January 1, 2023
Bomchil assists Itaú Argentina and ICBC in the refinancing of Metrogas’ debt
Bomchil advised Banco Itaú Argentina S.A. in the granting of a AR$2,294 million loan to Metrogas S.A., Argentina’s largest gas distribution company, used to repay an offshore loan granted by Itaú Unibanco S.A., Nassau Branch, for an amount of US$13.9 million.
Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. completes the exchange of its Series 3 Notes and issues 0.000% dol
On September 7, 2022, Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. (“Aluar”) issued its 0.000% dollar-linked notes due in September 2025, settled in kind by the exchange of its Series 3 Notes, for an aggregate amount of US$58,538,915 (the “Series 4 Notes”).
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Com
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running managers and placement agents on the issuance of 0.00% Dollar- Linked Notes Series 28 due in September 2026 for an aggregate amount of US$80,000,000.
Corporación América enters the uranium mining sector alongside BSK
Bomchil advised Corporación América in earn-in agreement to acquire up to 80% of the “Ivana” uranium-vanadium deposit,
Bomchil advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Com
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer program.
Bomchil represented BMA and ICBC in Metrogas’ debt refinancing
We advise both financial entities in a new tranche of the refinancing of the offshore debt of Metrogas S.A., Argentina’s largest gas distribution company
Bomchil and Bruchou advised on the issuance of Additional Notes by Compañía General de Combustibles
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running manager and the placement agent
Bomchil advised the increase of the syndicated lending to Compañía General de Combustibles
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised the increase of the syndicated lending to Compañía General de Combustibles S.A.
Bomchil and Bruchou advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Combustibles
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer program.
Bomchil participates in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$50,000,000.
Bomchil advises on the sale of 100% of the shares of Transamerican Telecomunication S.A.
Bomchil advised on the corporate, contractual, ICT regulatory and labor aspects of the sale of all the representative shares of Transamerican Telecomunications S.A.,
Bomchil participates in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$100,000,000.
Bomchil assists BMA and ICBC in a syndicated loan and the refinancing of debt of Metrogas
The loan and the use of funds is part of the refinancing process of Metrogas S.A.’s cross border debt
Bomchil and Bruchou Funes in the successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustible
Bomchil and Bruchou Funes in the successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer program.
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
Aluar | Press Release ON Serie 7
Bomchil and Marval O’Farrell Mairal participate in the issuance of secured notes of Aluar Aluminio Argentino for an aggregate amount of US$137,898,136
The Dow Chemical Company invested US$200 million in Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. through th
PBBPolisur S.R.L. and Dow Investment Argentina S.R.L. (“Dow”), Argentine subsidiaries of The Dow Chemical Company, subscribed convertible notes for an aggregate principal amount of US$200 million, issued through a private placement by Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. (the “Convertible Notes” an
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. issues additional Class 9 and Class 10 dollar-linked notes at zero
On July 5, 2023, Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 S.A. (“AA2000”) issued Class 10 dollar-linked notes at zero rate and 110.65% issuance price, due on July 5, 2025, to be paid exclusively in kind through the delivery of Class 3 Notes at certain exchange ratio, for a face value of US$25,061,312 (the “Class
Successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer progr
Bomchil has advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the placement agents on the recent issuance of the company’s (i) 0.00% Notes Series 31 due in June 2026 (Obligaciones Negociables Clase 31) issued at a price of 116.300% for an amount of US$52,
Bomchil and Bruchou advised in a syndicated loan granted to Compañía General de Combustibles S.A.
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A., as borrower, and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the banks in a US$96,000,000 syndicated loan.
Bomchil and Bruchou advised in a syndicated loan granted to Compañía General de Combustibles S.A.
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A., as borrower, and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the banks in a US$96,000,000 syndicated loan.
Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. issues 0.00% dollar-linked notes for an aggregate amount of US$ 10
On April 27, 2023, Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. (“Aluar”) issued its 0.00% dollar-linked notes due in April 2028, for an aggregate amount of US$100,000,000 (the “2028 Dollar-Linked Notes”).
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of notes
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of notes by under Compañía General de Combustibles’ Frequent Issuer program.
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Com
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running managers and placement agents on the issuance of 1.00% Dollar- Linked Notes Series 29 due in January 2027 for an aggregate amount of US$42,273,005.
Bomchil is pleased to announce the appointment of Florencia Pagani and Melisa Romero as partners
Bomchil is pleased to announce the appointment of Florencia Pagani and Melisa Romero as partners effective January 1, 2023
Bomchil assists Itaú Argentina and ICBC in the refinancing of Metrogas’ debt
Bomchil advised Banco Itaú Argentina S.A. in the granting of a AR$2,294 million loan to Metrogas S.A., Argentina’s largest gas distribution company, used to repay an offshore loan granted by Itaú Unibanco S.A., Nassau Branch, for an amount of US$13.9 million.
Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. completes the exchange of its Series 3 Notes and issues 0.000% dol
On September 7, 2022, Aluar Aluminio Argentino S.A.I.C. (“Aluar”) issued its 0.000% dollar-linked notes due in September 2025, settled in kind by the exchange of its Series 3 Notes, for an aggregate amount of US$58,538,915 (the “Series 4 Notes”).
Bomchil and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja advised on a new successful issuance of Compañía General de Com
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou & Funes de Rioja acted as counsel to the book-running managers and placement agents on the issuance of 0.00% Dollar- Linked Notes Series 28 due in September 2026 for an aggregate amount of US$80,000,000.