Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is renowned for advising international banks such as JP Morgan Chase and Deutsche Bank, as well as real estate companies on acquisitions, sales, leasing, and the development of commercial, business, and renewable energy projects. The practice also handles rigorous due diligence, permit applications, and environmental assessments where relevant to projects. The team is led by the ‘excellent’ corporate, M&A, and real estate practitioner, Exequiel Buenaventura. He is knowledgeable regarding the acquisition and divestment of rural land, as well as the tax and border security regulations affecting foreign purchasers. Senior associates Federico Vicente and Hernán Alal are both active across corporate and real estate matters, with particular expertise in the acquisition and leasing of luxury office buildings. Corporate associate Julián Gómez Luboz lends his expertise to development matters involving project framework agreements and financing.
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Testimonials
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- ‘It is possibly one of the best teams in the field; efficient, highly specialised, and with a level of understanding of our internal issues that makes them feel like an internal partner rather than an external firm.’
- ‘Without a doubt, their added value is the ability to think about and analyse issues as a member of the business and not as “simple” external lawyers.’
Key clients
Compañía Cervecerías Unidas (“CCU”)
Cargill
Work highlights
Assisted Herbert Smith Freehills with the acquisition of land by mutual client Mirova in connection with a project focused on forestation and obtaining carbon credits through the certification of rural land activities.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Exequiel Buenaventura
Other key lawyers
Federico Vicente; Hernán Alal; Julián Gómez Luboz