Baker McKenzie’s banking and finance practice handles a broad spectrum of financial work on behalf of leading institutions and corporations, including Goldman Sachs, Citibank, and Bank of America. This includes structured finance, syndicated and bilateral lending, debt capital markets, derivatives, project finance, asset-backed financing, trade finance, and regulatory compliance. Department head Gabriel Gómez Giglio has ‘plenty of experience dealing with complex transactions’ related to structured finance, debt issuances, lending, and banking regulations. Francisco Fernández Rostello also stands out for his deep knowledge of debt issuances, derivatives, securities, and financing matters. The solid associate team includes Jerónimo Juan Argonz, who specialises in fintech and regulatory compliance issues, and Delfina Ferrario, who advises on a range of structured finance, debt issuances, securities, derivatives, and trade finance.
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'They possess incredible know-how and were great in delivering tangible advice - not just long emails with legal analysis, but rather concrete advice with a course of action and recommendations. That is what we were looking for and what we obtained.'
‘Francisco Fernández Rostello stands out. He is not just a banking and finance lawyer; he has a deep understanding of the law as a whole, which makes him a perfect advisor. He doesn't hesitate when delivering strong advice (with a suggested course of action) when sometimes other lawyers are afraid of doing so in the same conditions.’
‘Gabriel Gómez Giglio and Francisco Fernández Rostello both have plenty of experience dealing with complex transactions. What makes the practice unique is that both partners are deeply involved in every transaction, working side-by-side with the associates.’
'As to particular strengths, the team is commercially driven and understands the business of the client. All the team members have experience working abroad and they take advantage of the knowledge and experience of other Baker McKenzie offices worldwide.'
‘Based on my experience, I believe Francisco Fernández Rostello is currently one of the most prestigious lawyers in the area in Argentina. Gabriel Gómez Giglio has a lot of experience in banking and finance, and particularly in FX regulations.’
'Experienced team and knowledgeable about cross-border banking and finance transactions, providing legal advice on complex structures involving parties in different geographies and jurisdictions. Quick response times and customer-oriented approach. Clear legal advice and willingness to listen to the client in order to provide the most appropriate solutions and an understanding of the key legal aspects of a transaction. Excellent coordination with different stakeholders to manage aspects such as signature processes, notarisations, etc., which are a key element for clients who do not have a permanent address in Argentina.'
Key clients
- ABN AMRO Bank
- Itaú Unibanco
- Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
- The Bank of New York Mellon
- FIB Frankfurt International Bank
- Bank of America Corporation
- Consortium of Custodian Banks
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
- Wells Fargo Bank
- Fenix Securities
- Central American Bank for Economic Integration
- Citibank
Work highlights
Advised on the refinancing of Put Notes related to Advent International Corporation's acquisition of Prisma Medios de Pago, and managed the reorganisation of the entire group in the Netherlands and Argentina.
Advised The Bank of New York Mellon on its role as financial trustee under a guarantee trust for CLISA’s restructuring of negotiable obligations worth $270m.
Advised the Central American Bank for Economic Integration on credit facilities granted to the Republic of Argentina and certain provinces, including "Alimentar III" for $230m, "Programa de Inversión Social en Seguridad Ciudadana" for $15m, and "Alimentar II" for $400m.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Gabriel Gómez Giglio
Other key lawyers
Francisco Fernández Rostello; Jerónimo Juan Argonz; Delfina Ferrario