Martínez de Hoz & Rueda‘s competition and antitrust practice is adept at advising corporations on proceedings before state antitrust authorities and on merger control and transaction filings. The team is particularly focused on the energy and oil and gas industries, acting for some of the largest corporations operating in Argentina. Juan Cruz Azzarri leads the practice and is experienced in antitrust, public utilities, and public contracts matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'MHR has excellent lawyers in this department. They handle procedures very proactively, and they have all the necessary knowledge to move quickly through negotiations, authorisation processes, etc.'
- 'Proactivity, legal knowledge and a personal touch.'
Key clients
- ExxonMobil Exploration Argentina
- DeltaPatagonia
- Trafigura Group Pte.
- Patagonia Energy
- Schlumberger Argentina
- CAPEX
- Cross Capital
- Oleoductos del Valle
- Compañía General de Combustibles
- PECOM Servicios Energía
- Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia
Work highlights
Assisted PECOM Servicios Energía with the mandatory notification procedure before the Argentine Antitrust Authority, regarding the acquisition of two hydrocarbon blocks in Chubut Province.
Assisted Wintershall DEA Argentina with the mandatory notification procedure before the Argentine Antitrust Authority in connection with the acquisition of an additional 2.5% interest in the offshore hydrocarbon block “Tauro Sirius”.
Assisted Trafigura Argentina and CAPEX with the mandatory notification before the Argentine Antitrust Authority regarding a joint venture agreement with CAPEX for the exploitation and development of at least four hydrocarbons well pads.
Practice head
Juan Cruz Azzarri