With ‘one of the strongest practices in the market’, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja stands out for its involvement in some of Argentina’s largest and most complex oil and gas sector deals. The team covers a broad range of projects, from developing midstream infrastructure to LNG export facilities, and assists clients with structuring joint ventures, securing financing, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The team is also equipped to provide tax advice and help clients navigate and benefit from Argentina’s large investments incentive regime. Practice head Javier Rodríguez Galli is ’knowledgeable’ on international legal frameworks, such as the Paris Agreement, which apply to oil and gas companies. He is supported by the ‘outstanding’ Nicolás Dulce, who is skilled in structuring midstream and export-related projects, and Santiago Balbi, who focuses on industry-specific acquisitions and joint ventures.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is a leading firm in the O&G industry in Argentina. In my view, they have one of the strongest O&G practices in the market.’
- ‘Bruchou has been our main law firm for more than 20 years. During this period our company grew and developed into new areas, and we have never had an issue with their preparation. They have always been up to the circumstances.’
- ‘The lawyers are always available when we need them. I have had responses from them during their holidays and on weekends in difficult times. They truly support and stand by us constantly.’
- ‘The team has a great balance between technical legal knowledge and commercial insight, which means that as in-house counsel, we can count on advice that is both deep and practical.’
- ‘The partners I have worked with the most are Javier Rodriguez Galli and Nicolas Dulce. They are both outstanding professionals. Their advice is practical, they are very pro-deal, and they are also very hands-on. I would recommend them without a doubt.’
- ‘Nicolás Dulce is an exceptional lawyer whom I would recommend without hesitation. He has a commercial mindset that is rarely seen, supported by a deep knowledge of the subject. He played an essential role in the transaction for the most important infrastructure project in Argentina in recent years.’
- ‘The department provides a service of excellence. They have the technical knowledge and the commercial experience to understand the business and provide a creative, practical, and high-quality service.’
- ‘Experience and diversity are their most important attributes: experience, as they are involved in the most important transactions in the industry; and diversity, due to the special composition of the team, which includes an ex-in-house partner, a young partner, and a very studious female associate.’
- ‘What distinguishes their lawyers is the combination of warmth, respect, professionalism, and deep knowledge. They establish relationships of trust, understanding their clients' needs and supporting them every step of the way.’
- ‘Javier Rodriguez Galli and Nicolas Dulce are at the top of their game.’
Key clients
- <p>Petronas LNG</p>
- <p>Vista Argentina</p>
- <p>YPF</p>
- <p>VMOS (consortium among YPF, Pan American Sur, Vista Energy Argentina, Pampa Energía and Chevron Argentina)</p>
- <p>Trafigura</p>
- <p>Bentia Energy</p>
- <p>Pluspetrol</p>
- <p>QM Equipments</p>
- <p>Equinor</p>
- <p>Petronas Argentina</p>
- <p>Tango Energy</p>
- <p>Harbour Energy</p>
Work highlights
Assisting VMOS, a special-purpose midstream oil company created by YPF and joined by Pampa Energía, Vista, Panamerican Energy and Pluspetrol, in a $3bn infrastructure project to export Argentine crude oil called the Vaca Muerta Sur Oil Pipeline.
Assisting Shell Argentina in the analysis and structuring of a large-scale integrated LNG export project with YPF.
Assisted Vista Argentina in their joint bidding offer submitted by Vista Energy Argentina and Tecpetrol Investments within the competitive process launched by ExxonMobil for the sale of its business 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
Javier Rodríguez Galli
Other key lawyers
Nicolás Dulce; Santiago Balbi