Founded in 1923, Bomchil maintains a reputation as a leading full-service firm in Argentina.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is best recognized for its banking and finance advice. In this area it often advises domestic borrowers on securing financing or does local counsel work on cross-border lending deals for lenders or borrowers.
The capital markets practice is experienced in debt issues both in Argentina, and internationally. In general, it is more active on the issuer side.
In M&A work the firm advises on local and international transactions. It advises both buyers and sellers.
In project development work the firm’s expertise includes advising on development using the PPP model.
Key clients
The firm’s clients include Aeropuertos Argentina 2000, PECOM Energia y Servicios, Banco Santander and Desarrollo de Proyectos Mineros.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Over the research period the firm was active in banking, M&A and capital markets work.
In recent banking work the firm advised on several large, complex, cross-border loans. It had a mix of lender and borrower side roles.
The capital markets team worked primarily on the debt side in bond issuances and exchange offers across various industries.
M&A work included local counsel to large international transactions as well as complex local deals representing both buyers and sellers.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
ABB Groups $1.9 billion spinoff of Accelleron Industries
Compañía General de Combustibles $220 million bond issuance
MetroGas $115 million debt refinancing
SPI Energy $135 million bond issuance
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“They are extremely responsive and commercial.”
“Market fees and excellent, prompt advice.”
Capital markets
“Professionalism and accessibility to the senior team members.”
M&A
“They have a very good knowledge of the field and they have a very easy and open way of communicating with us, which makes it very pleasant for us to work with them.”
“They combine an unparalleled professionalism along with precise knowledge of the law. This, added to highly competent professionals and their excellent capabilities, turn the firm into an asset of enormous value for our company.”
“Bomchil's main attribute is that they are always attentive of the different aspects of the transaction, with a 360 view, raising all legal matters to enable a better business decision process. They clearly understand the tempo and are always available.”
Private equity
“Very professional, well respected in the local market, which gave comfort to all parties involved in an extremely complex transaction.”
Tomas Araya
“Excellent legal advice and deadline feedback.”
Fermin Caride
“Extremely responsive, very knowledgeable and commercial.”
“Excellent professional, very well respected in the local market.”
Maria Victoria Funes
“Willingness to find solutions.”
Adrian Furman
“His knowledge, openness and predisposition to always be ready to help us with whatever needs we might have.”
“He possesses a professionalism and reasoning unmatched in the market. His acute and in-depth analysis of not only the law but the ever-changing local environment, has often translated into immense value for us.”
“He is a leader. He knows how to manage the team, how to staff and include the required seniority and expertise with perfect timing. He really provides a service of excellence. We feel our back is covered. He is ready to advise and provide opinion and go the extra mile – an approach not limited to legal matters.”