Bruchou & Funes de Rioja

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja has deep expertise in renewable and conventional power generation and transmission, and is sought out to advise on a wide array of electricity-related regulation, project finance, corporate, M&A, tax and environmental matters. Other active areas for the practice include public tender processes for new renewable energy developments, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and financing arrangements. The team is jointly led by Mariano Luchetti, who works with clients involved in electricity generation, transportation, and distribution; and highly-rated energy and public law partner Ignacio Minorini Lima, who also handles arbitral matters - both domestic and international. Experienced corporate partner Exequiel Buenaventura is also available to support the team, as is recently promoted partner Nicolás Dulce, who works across the oil-and-gas and electricity sectors. Former senior associate María Laura Rozan moved in house at NeoElectra in July 2024.

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Testimonials

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'One of the few firms with real knowledge of the market. Always on top of political fluctuations and regulatory changes.'
‘Very informed of the developments that occur in the area. The team has participated in numerous deals with companies in the sector, which gives them in-depth knowledge.'
‘The provide clear advice and explanations, always outlining the options and scenarios. They instil confidence.'
‘The Bruchou team, especially Ignacio Minorini Lima, is excellent. They have exceptional knowledge of the Argentine and Latin American energy sector, and always ready to provide top quality service.'
‘Ignacio Minorini is excellent and provides a service of a higher quality than his competitors in Argentina and the region. He is always prepared and available when urgent issues arise, and provides top-quality legal advice. He knows the Argentine and regional market perfectly.'
‘A great practice with great professionals. I praise the work of Mariano Luchetti.’
‘Ignacio Minorini Lima is a prominent lawyer in the area of electrical energy, with extensive experience and knowledge of the sector.'

Key clients

Envision
The AES Corporation
Goldwind
Equinor
Canadian Solar
Central Puerto
Albanesi
Cementos Avellaned
Pan American Energy
Scatec
Barrick Exploraciones Argentina
China Development Bank
Elawan Energy Developments
Genneia
Invenergy
Corporación América
Minera Andina del Sol
MSU Group
Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia
Termoeléctrica José de San Martín
Dow
Central Termoeléctrica Ensenada de Barragan
Necochea Wind Power

Work highlights

Advised Central Puerto on the acquisition of strategic power thermal generation assets owned by Enel Group.
Advising The AES Corporation in an ICSID claim against the Argentine Republic related to AES’s investment in several power generation companies
Advising Envision Energy on all issues related to the execution, performance, implementation, construction, and operation of two renewable energy projects in the Province of Buenos Aires.