A dominant force in energy and oil and gas M&A, Martínez de Hoz & Rueda is regularly called on by international and domestic clients to advise on deals in the energy space. In addition to its formidable energy track record, the firm also regularly handles day-to-day corporate work from clients in the financial services, consumer and technology sectors. Accomplished M&A lawyer Fernando Zoppi, who handles a wide variety of private equity, venture capital, energy and telecoms engagements, heads the practice, with corporate and transactional all-rounder Tomás Dellepiane providing further partner-level expertise. The firm recently strengthened its partner group with the promotion of transactional lawyer Marcos Blanco to the partnership. Energy specialist José Martínez De Hoz and finance practice co-head Martín Lepiane are also called on to provide additional senior support when required. Sofia Reymundo leads the firm’s second line.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has deep knowledge of the nuances of M&A in Argentina. They respond quickly and effectively and manage to create creative solutions that meet commercial objectives and client requirements.'
'The team is young and agile and knowledgeable about the practice. They stand out in the energy and energy transition industry.'
‘Direct and dedicated engagement from partners.'
‘Fernando Zoppi and Tomas Dellepiane are exceptional, comprehensive and professional lawyers. They handle issues with expertise, and provide creative solutions and clear and concise advice.'
Key clients
- ExxonMobil
- Trafigura
- Inter-American Investment Corporation
- Cabify
- AON
- Delta Patagonia
- Pan-American Energy
- WintershallDEA
- Neoen
- Imerys
Work highlights
Acted as Argentine legal counsel for Harbour Energy in connection with the acquisition of Wintershall Dea’s upstream assets in Norway, Germany, Denmark, Argentina, Mexico, Egypt, Libya and Algeria as well as the CO2 capture and storage licenses in Europe.
Represented Equinor Wind Power and Scatec ASA Solar in connection with the sale of Cordillera Solar VIII and Scatec ASA Equinor Solutions Argentina - the owner and operator, respectively, of the Guañizuil IIA solar park located in San Juan.
Advised Asolvi, a European provider of industry-specific field service management (FSM) software, in connection with the acquisition of Binary’s local subsidiary in Argentina.
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