Baker McKenzie supports upstream and downstream oil-and-gas clients with transactional and regulatory advice, and is comfortable working along the length of the supply chain, including exploration and production, services, distribution and trading. The team is particularly active in the offshore drilling segement, handling a mix of work including permitting, bid submissions and seismic surveys. It also supports international oil-and-gas services operators on contractual and reorganisation matters, leveraging the global network of its parent to provide detailed advice and industry insight. The practice is co-led by Adolfo Durañona, who focuses on commercial deals, transactions and new projects in the upstream segment; and accomplished M&A partner Roberto Grané. Mining, energy, and infrastructure partner Ezequiel Artola is active in the energy transition space, with Delfina Ferrario the main contact at associate level.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘They have a very clear business vision, along with a clear method of legal analysis and great negotiation skills.’
‘The team is very good at communicating market news and updates and providing further advice on wider trends.’
Key clients
- TGS
- Nabors
Work highlights
- Advising Helmerich & Payne on an investment in Galileo Technologies, the developer of a unique technology to capture natural gas from any source and convert it into liquefied natural gas onsite.
- Advising seismic imaging company TGS on its offshore operations in Argentina.