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O’Farrell

O’Farrell

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Argentina

3

Environment

Multinational companies in the energy, infrastructure and telecoms sectors turn to O’Farrell for its expertise in environmental compliance, permitting, regulatory strategy and related disputes. Practice head Jorge Muratorio handles a broad caseload across environmental and natural resources law, with significant experience in permitting processes, public tenders and contracts, and administrative and judicial proceedings. He is supported by Agustín Siboldi, who is particularly proficient in regulatory analysis in the energy sector. The team also includes Ana Belén Micciarelli, who focuses on environmental risk assessment and regulatory interpretation; counsel María Fortuna, who assists clients with permitting processes and the design of compliance strategies; and senior associate Rebeca Fernández, who supports ongoing advisory mandates and regulatory filings.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • It is worth highlighting, in particular, the relationship with people, the diversity and the willingness to collaborate.
  • The lawyers we interacted with are excellent: Jorge Muratorio, Belén Micciarelli, and Francisco Astolfi.
  • O'Farrell is excellent due to its quality, speed, dynamism and deep knowledge of the law.
  • The team is of excellent quality and their track record commands enormous respect in the industry.

Key clients

  • Solalban Energía

  • ENI Petroleum

  • AMX Argentina

  • Pampa Energía

  • YPF

  • Latinoamericana de Energía

  • Naturgy

  • Compañía General de Electricidad

  • Murus Sanctus

  • Transener and Transba

  • Parques Eólicos

  • Empresa de Distribución Eléctrica de Tucumán

  • Energía de Entre Ríos

  • Empresa Jujeña de Energía

  • Unipar Indupa

  • Fundación Torcuato Di Tella

  • CAIT Engineering

  • Ford Argentina

  • American Tower

  • Grupo Concesionario del Oeste

Work highlights

Advised ENI on environmental and regulatory matters arising from Argentina’s international tender process for offshore hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation, including mapping national and international environmental requirements, advising on Environmental Impact Assessment filings for offshore activities, and monitoring federal court proceedings seeking suspension of exploration permits pending assessment of cumulative and climate impacts.
Advised American Tower on environmental and regulatory compliance relating to its antenna sites in San Juan Province, including a review of the status and validity of key permits, analysis of administrative files and non-compliance notices, and coordination of documentation.
Advised Ford on the regulatory framework applicable to the import of used lithium batteries into Argentina, including a review of environmental, customs and hazardous waste rules, relevant international treaties and local enforcement criteria.
Practice head

Jorge Muratorio

Other key lawyers

Agustín Siboldi; Ana Belén Micciarelli; María Fortuna; Rebeca Fernández