Recognised for its ‘excellent team’, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is highly skilled in advising on electricity projects, from conventional energy generation to renewable energy initiatives. The team assists clients with project financing, obtaining regulatory permits, and structuring such projects through power purchase agreements. The practice is led by Ignacio Minorini Lima, who often acts as lead counsel on energy projects and associated arbitration, and Mariano Luchetti, who participates in M&A, joint ventures and project financings with a special emphasis on the electricity sector. Real estate and corporate partner Exequiel Buenaventura and Nicolás Dulce also assist with M&A transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors, while Juan Zocca advises on energy regulations, tariffs and pricing issues. Senior associates Juan Raparo Faure and Manuel Mazza are other key names for complex regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Ignacio Minorini Lima is not only an outstanding lawyer, but he is also very affable, with very good interpersonal relationships and communication, and very willing to listen to his clients.'
- 'The lawyers in this department of the firm are best prepared for the challenges facing Argentina today. They have extensive knowledge of energy and human resources issues, but they also know how to navigate the necessary procedures before the relevant authorities to ensure maximum timeliness.'
Key clients
- Envision
- The AES Corporation
Work highlights
Advised Central Puerto on acquiring strategic power thermal generation assets (Central Costanera and Central Dock Sud) owned by Enel Group, which will turn Central Puerto into a major private power generator 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.
Practice head
Mariano Luchetti; Ignacio Minorini Lima
Other key lawyers
Exequiel Buenaventura; Nicolás Dulce; Juan Zocca; Juan Raparo Faure; Manuel Mazza