Bomchil’s ‘unique balance of technical knowledge and practical expertise’ is an asset for companies undertaking major oil and gas projects, including pipeline expansions, landfill developments, and other infrastructure and investment initiatives linked to the Vaca Muerta shale region. The team supports clients across all stages, from setting up joint ventures and acquiring oil and gas companies to managing day-to-day operational, regulatory, and contractual matters. It also provides guidance on complex cross-border issues, such as the impact of foreign exchange controls on exports and international financing. The practice is led by Pablo Alliani, who advises independent and state-owned oil and gas companies on contractual and regulatory matters. He is joined by the ’proactive’ Fernando Brunelli, who focuses on farm-in agreements and bidding rounds, and banking specialist Fermín Caride, who counsels energy clients on financing and M&A deals. The ‘excellent’ Cristian Galansky handles upstream and downstream matters, as well as disputes, while public law and economic regulation expert María Inés Corrá is also active in sector-specific conflicts.
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Testimonials
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‘Regarding billing, collaboration, and people, they provide superior service quality compared to other firms.'
‘Cristian Galansky is an excellent lawyer, one of his greatest qualities being his vast experience in the market and government regulations. His personalised service makes him stand out.'
‘They're number one at what they do. They have a unique balance of technical knowledge and practical expertise, which is ideal, given that this is precisely what a client needs.'
‘Fernando Brunelli and Cristian Galansky are their two most prominent lawyers, along with Pablo Alliani. They differentiate themselves from their competitors in terms of their availability, knowledge and practicality.'
‘The team comprises lawyers with extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, regulatory frameworks, corporate structuring, and cross-border transactions.'
‘Fernando Brunelli's extensive industry knowledge, strategic thinking, and ability to provide clear and practical guidance were exceptional. His proactive approach throughout was particularly impressive. ’
'Fernando Brunelli has extensive knowledge of the agreements and structure of our businesses and holdings, and therefore provides timely advice considering these factors.'
'Cristian Galansky, for his part, has clear technical expertise and knowledge of local regulations, so his advice is highly precise on the commercial and regulatory aspects he covers.'
Key clients
- Chevron Argentina
- Chevron Global Energy
- Chevron Limited
- Chevron Overseas Corporation
- Compañía de Hidrocarburo No Convencional
- Compañía General de Combustibles
- Dellner Bubenzer
- DLS Archer
- Ecopolo
- Enerflex
- Litoral Gas
- Maersk Drilling
- Pan American Energy
- Refinor
- Renewable Energy Group
- Shelf Drilling
- Total Austral
- Wintershall Dea (now Harbour Energy)
- Brest de Servicios Petroleros
- Shell Argentina
Work highlights
Advised Chevron Overseas on the Vaca Muerta Sur Pipeline I project.
Advised Shell on the Vaca Muerta Sur Pipeline II project.
Advised Pan American on its participation in a competitive procedure to acquire Exxon Mobile’s upstream assets in Argentina.
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Practice head
Pablo Alliani
Other key lawyers
Fernando Brunelli; Fermín Caride; Cristian Galansky; María Inés Corrá