Fermín Caride
Global Guide 2024
Band 2 : Banking & Finance
Band 2
About
Provided by Fermín Caride
Practice Areas
Financial Services and Capital Markets
Career
Fermín Caride is the head of the Financial Services and Capital Markets department, focusing his practice on corporate financing, investment projects, and capital market transactions, both for borrowers and lenders.
With extensive experience in project structuring, Fermín regularly participates in projects in the energy, mining, and construction sectors, as well as in debt refinancing. He also provides advice on financial, exchange, and stock markets, acting before the Argentine Central Bank, the National Securities Commission, and various securities markets. Fermín is frequently called upon to participate in mergers and acquisitions operations.
During 2007 and 2008 Fermín worked as a foreign associate for Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. In 2008, he also worked as an in-house attorney for Merrill Lynch, advising the Credit Principal Group on credit and investment operations in Latin America, working for teams in New York, São Paulo, Mexico City, and Buenos Aires.
Professional Memberships
Fermín is a member of the International Bar Association and the Committee of Bank Lawyers of the Argentine Republic. He is a professor in the Master of Finance program at the Torcuato Di Tella Business School in Buenos Aires.
Languages Spoken
Spanish, English
Education
Universidad Nacional de la Plata
Law
2001
Chambers Review
Global
Well-regarded partner Fermin Caride continues to receive noteworthy market commendation for his banking and finance and capital markets practice in Argentina. He often advises on debt refinancing and foreign exchange regulations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fermin Caride has great professional knowledge and is creative in resolving problems."
"Fermin Caride has great professional knowledge and is creative in resolving problems."
Articles, highlights and press releases
27 items provided by Bomchil
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 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
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.
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 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.
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.
BOMCHIL AND TAVARONE ACTED AS COUNSEL IN THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES BY SPI ENERGY FOR US$135.000.000
SPI Energy S.A. (“SPI Energy”) has successfully obtained financing to fund the expansion and conversion to combined cycle of the San Pedro power plant.
Successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles
Bomchil has advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou, Fernández Madero & Lombardi acted as counsel to the book-running managers and placement agents and to the placement agents on the recent issuance of the company’s (i) 0% Notes Series 26 due in June 2025 (Obligaciones Negociables
Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer program
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou, Fernández Madero & Lombardi acted as counsel to the placement agents on the recent issuance of the company’s new notes.
Real Estate – Assets restructuring between NorthBaires, TGLT and Bank Itaú Argentina
Through two independent teams, Bomchil advised NorthBaires Group and Banco Itaú Argentina on an asset restructuring with TGLT related to the real estate projects “OM Palermo” and “OM Recoleta”.
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles
Advice | Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles in a new successful Issuance of new notes by under its Frequent Issuer program in order to finance a productive project.
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 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
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.
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 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.
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.
BOMCHIL AND TAVARONE ACTED AS COUNSEL IN THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES BY SPI ENERGY FOR US$135.000.000
SPI Energy S.A. (“SPI Energy”) has successfully obtained financing to fund the expansion and conversion to combined cycle of the San Pedro power plant.
Successful Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles
Bomchil has advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou, Fernández Madero & Lombardi acted as counsel to the book-running managers and placement agents and to the placement agents on the recent issuance of the company’s (i) 0% Notes Series 26 due in June 2025 (Obligaciones Negociables
Issuance of new notes by Compañía General de Combustibles under its Frequent Issuer program
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles S.A. and Bruchou, Fernández Madero & Lombardi acted as counsel to the placement agents on the recent issuance of the company’s new notes.
Real Estate – Assets restructuring between NorthBaires, TGLT and Bank Itaú Argentina
Through two independent teams, Bomchil advised NorthBaires Group and Banco Itaú Argentina on an asset restructuring with TGLT related to the real estate projects “OM Palermo” and “OM Recoleta”.
Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles
Advice | Bomchil advised Compañía General de Combustibles in a new successful Issuance of new notes by under its Frequent Issuer program in order to finance a productive project.