Marval O’Farrell Mairal has played a key role in the evolution of Argentina’s oil-and-gas sector over the years and is particularly noted for its transactional prowess and consistent involvement in the biggest, most important deals in the industry. The team is equally accomplished when it comes to assisting with oil-and-gas related disputes, and actively supports clients throughout the entire hydrocarbons supply chain, advising on exploration and production matters as well as midstream and downstream work. Natural gas is a particularly strong area, with the firm known for is expertise in natural gas exportation, and associated customs, taxation and pricing matters. Energy transition and decarbonisation work is also regularly handled. The outstanding oil-and-gas veteran Francisco Macías is widely recognised for his impressive oil-and-gas M&A track record and leads the team, with invaluable expertise and support provided by of counsel Arturo Pera, who has worked in the industry for more than four decades, including a spell as the legal director of Total. Banking and energy-focused Agustina Ranieri, who was recently raised to the partnership, is another key team member; as is regulatory, energy and litigation partner Soledad Riera.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Marval's professional team has extensive knowledge of the industry.'

  • ‘Dedicated professionals who go the extra mile for clients.'

  • ''Francisco Macías has a clear strategic vision of the business in its different areas, which adds value to the legal aspects that are in his charge. He manages a team of lawyers who are very solid in the technical aspects. Macarena García Mirri supports us very solidly in corporate matters, showing a very strong proactivity as well as solid technical knowledge.

Key clients

  • Compañía Mega
  • Compañía General de Combustibles
  • Engie
  • TotalEnergies
  • Petrobras
  • Transportadora de Gas del Sur
  • Noble Corporation
  • C3Plus
  • TGS/Spectrum
  • Tecpetrol
  • High Luck Group
  • Weatherford
  • Litoral Gas
  • Shell Compañía Argentina De Petróleo
  • ExxonMobil
  • Pan American Energy
  • AmSpec Group

Work highlights

  • Advised TotalEnergies on an asset swap with Pampa Energía.
  • Advised various regional clients on several cross-border oil-and-gas transactions.
  • Advised Noble Corporation and TGS/Spectrum in connection with seismic and drilling offshore projects in South Atlantic.

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Practice head

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Francisco Macias