Bruchou & Funes de Rioja

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is sought out by domestic and international oil-and-gas clients for its deep expertise in sector-specific regulatory and commercial matters. The firm is a regular presence on big ticket M&A transactions in the industry and has played a high-profile role in in supporting clients that have driven the upstream development of the Vaca Muerta shale oil fields. Other active areas for the practice include unconventional hydrocarbon development, liquefied natural gas infrastructure project work and energy transition. The practice is led by industry reference Javier Rodríguez Galli who has an exceptional oil-and-gas track record across transactional and operational matters. Corporate and M&A partner Santiago Balbi is another key partner name and is frequently called in to lead on oil-and-gas transactions. The well-reviewed Nicolás Dulce, who was raised to the partnership in 2024, is also active on M&A deals in the sector.

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Testimonials

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‘Bruchou is a top full-service law firm in Argentina. Their team is very sophisticated and client-service oriented. ’
‘The team stand outs for its responsiveness, sophistication level and client service. I am particularly impressed with the energy team led by Javier Rodríguez Galli. ’
‘The Bruchou oil-and-gas team has dynamism, combining young energy with experience. Their fees turn out to be reasonable. The team shows great availability and responsiveness to client emergencies.'
‘Nicolás Dulce demonstrates empathy with the client. Javier Rodríguez Galli meets our requirements with speed and quality.'
‘I have always received the best individual service. The team is responsive and delivers excellent results.’
They have a great team of lawyers who have excellent knowledge. The delivery of the documents is impeccable.'
‘They have several clients in the industry and many ideas about how to innovate and implement atypical contracts.’

Key clients

Vista Energy
Petronas
Pluspetrol
YPF
Trafigura
QM Equipment

Work highlights

Assisting various clients with legal and regulatory advice on President Milei’s “Reform of State” project, which includes reforms to hydrocarbons law and incentive packages for large investments in the hydrocarbons sector.
Advising Petronas LNG on the structuring of a major liquified natural gas project with YPF to build and operate a liquefication plant.
Advised Vista with the implementation of the sale of Vista’s conventional assets to Petrolera Aconcagua, which included the assignment of six exploitation concessions and three transportation concessions.