O'Farrell‘s banking and finance practice focuses on capital markets, financial services regulation, and structured debt transactions. The team regularly advises on note issuances, both domestic and international, including under frequent issuer regimes and global note programs. The practice also provides regulatory counsel for fintechs, virtual asset service providers, and traditional financial institutions on compliance with Central Bank and AML frameworks. Department head Sebastián Luegmayer specialises in capital markets, project finance, and financial derivatives. He is supported by recently recruited senior consultant Nicolás Fernández Madero, an expert in finance, capital markets, fintech and blockchain matters, who joined from DLA Piper Argentina, and associate Carla Irupé Martínez.
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'They have a deep knowledge of local law, and are highly responsive and sophisticated in their responses.’
‘Sebastián Luegmayer is our main contact, and always a pleasure to work with. He is responsive to our requests, produces work on time and delivers a sophisticated work product.'
‘The team are very helpful and proactive in advising on changes to the law.’
‘Sebastián Luegmayer is very responsive and advises on the practical application of regulations.’
Key clients
- Bank of Montreal and BMO Capital Markets
- John Deere Credit Compañía Financiera
- International Swaps and Derivatives Association
- Naturgy BAN
- Commerzbank
- Farmcity
- BNP Paribas
- Ford Argentina
- BBVA Argentina
- London & Capital
Practice head
Sebastián Luegmayer
Other key lawyers
Nicolás Fernández Madero; Carla Irupé Martínez