DLA Piper Argentina

DLA Piper advised the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, in connection with its issuance of public debt securities in the aggregate principal amount of AR$113 billion (the “TAMAR Notes”), maturing in 2027, and CER-adjustable peso-denominated public debt securities maturing in 2028, in the aggregate principal amount of AR$203 billion (the “CER Notes”). The Province of Buenos Aires will use the net proceeds to finance public investment projects currently underway or expected to commence and to repay public debt obligations. The debt securities, which mature on April 30, 2027, will be repaid in full at maturity and will accrue interest at a rate equal to the TAMAR rate plus a fixed margin of 7 percent per annum. The DLA Piper team representing the Province of Buenos Aires included Partner Justo Segura and Associates Federico Vieyra and Ignacio Comparato, all based in Buenos Aires. DLA Piper’s Latin America team offers full-service business legal counsel to domestic and multinational companies with interests and operations throughout the region. Our integrated approach combines local knowledge with the resources of DLA Piper’s global platform. With more than 400 lawyers practicing throughout Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico, together with our US-based cross-border attorneys, our teams frequently collaborate with colleagues across the Latin America region, the Iberian Peninsula, and around the world. DLA Piper’s global platform of 90+ offices in more than 40 countries enables us to serve clients’ legal and business needs, whether they are based in Latin America or seeking to do business there. For more information, visit Latin America | DLA Piper.

DLA Piper advised the Province of Chubut on the issuance of US$650 million in international debt securities due 2036, as well as on a cash tender offer for the outstanding US dollar-denominated secured notes due 2030. The Debt Securities were issued on April 29, 2026 and bear interest at a 9.450% nominal annual rate. The Province plans to use the proceeds to buy back some of the BOCADE Public Securities maturing in 2030 and to fund infrastructure projects and public works. This includes optimizing the Lago Musters–Comodoro Rivadavia, Rada Tilly, and Caleta Olivia Regional Aqueduct, as well as supporting related projects and purchasing equipment and instruments needed to open the High Complexity Hospital of Trelew “María Humphreys.” The DLA Piper team comprised of Partners Joshua Kaufman (New York), Marcelo Etchebarne, Justo Segura, Of Counsel Nicolás Teijeiro, and Associates Daiana Suk, Federico Vieyra, Ignacio Comparato and Martina Miret (all Buenos Aires). DLA Piper’s Latin America team offers full-service business legal counsel to domestic and multinational companies with interests and operations throughout the region. Our integrated approach combines local knowledge with the resources of DLA Piper’s global platform. With more than 400 lawyers practicing throughout Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico, together with our US-based cross-border attorneys, our teams frequently collaborate with colleagues across the Latin America region, the Iberian Peninsula, and around the world. DLA Piper’s global platform of 90+ offices in more than 40 countries enables us to serve clients’ legal and business needs, whether they are based in Latin America or seeking to do business there. For more information, visit Latin America | DLA Piper.

DLA Piper advised the Province of Mendoza on the issuance of Class 1 CER debt securities in an aggregate amount of approximately AR$296 billion, maturing on April 10, 2028, and Class 2 CER debt securities in an aggregate amount of approximately AR$149 billion, maturing on April 10, 2029. The DLA Piper team was led by Partner Justo Segura and included Associates Federico Vieyra and Ignacio Comparato, all based in Buenos Aires. DLA Piper’s Latin America team offers full-service business legal counsel to domestic and multinational companies with interests and operations throughout the region. Our integrated approach combines local knowledge with the resources of DLA Piper’s global platform. With more than 400 lawyers practicing throughout Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico, together with our US-based cross-border attorneys, our teams frequently collaborate with colleagues across the Latin America region, the Iberian Peninsula, and around the world. DLA Piper’s global platform of 90+ offices in more than 40 countries enables us to serve clients’ legal and business needs, whether they are based in Latin America or seeking to do business there. For more information, visit Latin America | DLA Piper.

DLA Piper advised leading Argentine private energy company Central Puerto on its acquisition of 100 percent of the share capital of Patagonia Energy S.A. The transaction marks Central Puerto’s entry into the oil and gas sector. The DLA Piper team was composed of Partners Antonio Arias and Augusto Mancinelli and included Associates Ignacio Bard, Carmen del Pino, Martina Miret, and Milagros Padilla (all Buenos Aires). DLA Piper in Latin America’s team offers full-service business legal counsel to domestic and multinational companies with interests in and operations throughout the region. Our integrated approach to serving clients combines local knowledge with the resources of the DLA Piper global platform. With more than 400 lawyers practicing throughout Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico, in addition to our US-based cross-border attorneys, our teams frequently work with our professionals throughout the LatAm region, Iberian Peninsula, and around the globe. DLA Piper’s global platform of 90+ offices in more than 40 countries enables us to serve all our clients’ legal and business needs, whether they are based in Latin America or wish to do business there. For more information, visit Latin America | DLA Piper.

DLA Piper advised Banco de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (Banco Ciudad) on the public bank’s issuance of Class 23 and Class 24 UVA-denominated debt securities, totaling 55,231,066 UVAs, to support housing finance and infrastructure investment in Argentina. Net proceeds may be used to expand housing finance and mortgage lending and to fund infrastructure projects across Argentina, including energy, urban development, real estate, culture, and services initiatives, as well as other projects that advance economic and social development. The debt securities have been authorized for listing and trading on Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A. and A3 Mercados S.A., respectively. The DLA Piper deal team in Argentina was led by Partner Alejandro Noblía with support from Associate Federico Vieyra (both Buenos Aires). DLA Piper in Latin America’s team offers full-service business legal counsel to domestic and multinational companies with interests in and operations throughout the region. Our integrated approach to serving clients combines local knowledge with the resources of the DLA Piper global platform. With more than 400 lawyers practicing throughout Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico, in addition to our US-based cross-border attorneys, our teams frequently work with our professionals throughout the LatAm region, Iberian Peninsula, and around the globe. DLA Piper’s global platform of 90+ offices in more than 40 countries enables us to serve all our clients’ legal and business needs, whether they are based in Latin America or wish to do business there. For more information, visit Latin America | DLA Piper.