Mr Francisco Fernández Rostello > Baker McKenzie > Buenos Aires, Argentina > Lawyer Profile

Baker McKenzie is sought out for its expertise in cross-border banking and finance work, with lenders and borrowers turning to the firm for support on public offerings and private placement of securities, as well as on the drafting and negotiation of different types of loan agreements, security packages and international payments. The practice is particularly prominent when it comes to advising private equity funds and commercial and development banks on financing deals and is also distinguished by its expertise in specialist areas such as stock option plans, broker agent regulation and fintech investments. Leveraging the strength of its global parent, the team is also well-placed to advise on the enforceability of cross-border financing agreements and payment structures to cancel outstanding debt abroad, under the scope of applicable foreign exchange and corporate regulations. The practice is co-led by Gabriel Gomez Giglio, an experienced finance lawyer who is also currently serving as chair of the firm’s Latin America Banking & Finance Practice. Francisco Fernández Rostello provides valuable partner-level support and focuses his practice on high profile transactional work and restructurings. The team has strengthened its second line with the hire of former Pérez Alati, Grondona, Benites & Arntsen associate Jerónimo Juan Argonz.

Clients turn to Baker McKenzie for transaction approval support, with the firm well-known for coordinating timely and successful applications across multiple jurisdictions. The team also handles civil and criminal antitrust litigation; cartel investigations and defence; and assists clients with antitrust compliance and training. The practice is led by well-known antitrust and international trade practitioner Esteban Rópolo, with banking and finance partner Francisco Fernández Rostello called in for support when required.

Baker McKenzie leverages its global network to support multinational clients on complex, cross-border deals and is regularly called on to coordinate regulatory compliance, local documentation preparation, due diligence assistance, and the delivery of critical legal opinions across multiple jurisdictions. The firm’s expertise spans a wide range of sectors, with lithium mining and tech emerging as two areas of particular strategic focus in recent months. Respected M&A lawyer and long-time practice lead Gustavo Boruchowicz continues to support the team. Leadership of the team has passed to experienced transactional attorney Roberto Grané, who covers M&A deals, spin-offs and joint ventures in Argentina and regionally, and Francisco Fernández Rostello, whose practice also extends to banking and finance matters. Ezequiel Artola, who has acted on several high-profile mining deals, and transactional specialist Martin Roth, provide additional partner-level support.