With a strong following of major local and international energy companies and private equity firms, the corporate and M&A practice at Martínez de Hoz & Rueda is highly regarded for its prowess in energy-related transactions. The team is also well equipped to assist clients from the financial services, technology and consumer goods sectors with general corporate law matters. Practice head Fernando Zoppi has over two decades of experience in the M&A space, where it often advises local and international clients, private equity and venture capital funds, and oil and gas and energy conglomerates. Tomás Dellepiane is singled out for his deep knowledge of corporate law, regulatory matters, contracts, transactions and corporate governance. José Martínez De Hoz, Tomás Lanardonne, and Marcos Blanco are additional names to note for energy and oil and gas-related transactions. The ‘outstanding’ Pedro Torassa provides associate-level support in complex M&A transactions and business law matters.
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Testimonials
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'The team has a good structure, with a very good balance between seniors and juniors and involvement of senior partners in all aspects of a transaction who have excellent judgment.'
'Smooth, effective, and respectful coordination with our other advisors and with the counterparty and have an excellent back-office team.'
'Pedro Torassa is an outstanding associate.'
'Fernando Zoppi and Tomás Dellepiane are excellent professionals and have a great degree of experience.'
'They understand the problem quickly and provide creative solutions to difficult legal issues.'
'The Corporate and M&A practice is distinguished by its comprehensive and personalised approach to each transaction. The attorneys have a deep understanding of local and international regulations, enabling them to offer sound and reliable legal advice. A culture of collaboration has been fostered both within the team and with other departments, which I believe is what sets us apart from other firms.'
Key clients
- ExxonMobil
- Trafigura
- Inter-American Investment Corporation
- Cabify
- AON
- Delta Patagonia
- Pan-American Energy
- WintershallDEA
- Amancay
- Imerys
- Megeve
- Fibrazo
Work highlights
Acted for ExxonMobil in the sale of 100% of the share capital of ExxonMobil Exploration Argentina S.A. by ExxonMobil (70%) and Qatar Energy (30%) to Pluspetrol S.A. for $1.75bn.
Assisted Petrolera El Trebol S.A. (Argentine E&P company) in the $350m farm-out of 50% of the concession rights over the Mata Mora, Confluencia Sur and Confluencia Norte blocks (Vaca Muerta) to GeoPark.
Advised Chevron on its negotiations with YPF, the Argentine National Oil Company, Pan American Energy, Pampa Energía, Vista Energy, Shell and Pluspetrol in relation to a number of agreements for the development of the “Vaca Muerta Sur” oil pipeline.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tomás Dellepiane
Practice head
Fernando Zoppi
Other key lawyers
Tomás Dellepiane; José Martínez De Hoz; Tomás Lanardonne; Marcos Blanco; Pedro Torassa