Founded in 1967, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja one of the most well-known full service financial and corporate firms in Argentina. Though its only office is in Buenos Aires, it is part of the World Law Group, giving it an international presence.
Bruchou is best known for its work in banking and capital markets. However, the firm is especially active in the mining, oil and gas and energy industries across all practice areas.
The banking team advises both borrowers and lenders but
maintains strong relationships with Argentine and international banks.
Its debt capital markets team is well known for their work on sovereign bonds, where they advise both issuers and underwriters
It has a standout M&A practice, advising both buyers and sellers.
The firm’s key clients include
BNP Paribas, Enphys Acquisition Corporation, Citibank, Grupo Werthein,
JPMorgan, Envision Energy, Arcor and Genneia.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period the firm was active in banking, capital markets, M&A and project development.
The banking team led
numerous transactions involving
refinancing, credit facilities and term loans.
The capital markets team
worked on both new debt issuances and exchange offers across a variety of industries.
The project development team was primarily involved in energy, working on oil and natural gas projects as well as renewables.
The M&A team
advised acquirers, sellers and joint venture partners in renewable and conventional energy, food production,
media, consumer goods and
technology.
Partner Pablo
Falabella left the firm to move in-house.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2021/2022)
Arcord $500 million note exchange offer
Pampa Energía $407 million exchange offer
Province of Buenos Aires $140 million bond
issuance
Tecpetrol $500 million 4.875% bond
issuance
Client feedback:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
“They have an outstanding highly respected banking and finance department.”
“Availability, value for money, quick service.”
“With
Bruchou Fernández Madero & Lombardi, as a client I receive
an excellent service, where the closeness and commitment of the partners is absolute. The degree of knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework and FX restrictions, as well as the vast experience not only in the local market but fundamentally the international one, make the service that it
provides stand out very positively.”
“The positive attributes are: expertise, know-how and efficiency in all the areas covered in recent deals.”
Financial services regulatory
“We have a quick and responsible service and response from them.”
“They were very professional, sharp and fully committed to the assignments. Senior partners have a clear understanding of all aspects – not only legal – of the transactions and they always have the support of large teams.”
“The offered service is good in general. They know our company very well.”
“B&FR is the best service provider that the company has. B&FR is able to merge and combine both excellence and good time-responding. The team, Javier Rodriguez Galli, Nicolás Dulce and Macarena
Rolon are always available to help us and
assist us on various matters, showing deep knowledge not only of the legal framework but also on business needs.”
“Maximum seniority, knowledge and solvency in specific and complementary professional areas.”
“They are highly sophisticated and kind of state of the art on M&A. They have great international experience and connections. Still, they are close to us and always available to bring up a creative solution.”
“Bruchou is very proactive and has a depth expertise in M&A and international transactions. The service has always been excellent in every way. The response time, an essential requirement in hiring a study in these times, is perfect, they are fully aware of modern business
times”
“Knowledge of jurisdiction, availability, cost-effectiveness, quick response and great communication skills.”
“Very responsible and with a profound understanding of the big picture. Committed to results and deadlines. A nice person.”
“José is a great professional, with a lot of experience, a person of close and concrete dialogue, oriented to find solutions and always committed to the quality of work and compliance with established times. He is the person who knows about exchange and regulatory issues, or at least the one who has the most clarity in their understanding and transmission by far.”
“Nicolás Dulce is a proactive adviser that always seeks to find and
a provide solutions that support the company's needs in various aspects. He is also nimble when different views or opinions are provided by the company.
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“He is always ready to give us his or the firm's advice on any matter we have.”
“He is a very smart professional, knowledgeable efficient and dedicated to solve tasks of clients.”
“They provide personal interaction, seniority, knowledge, availability and network, and relate as a business friend.”
“In tax matters, Ezequiel Lipovetzky has shown great responsiveness (he is always available
in a timely manner to resolve issues) and experience in tax advice on M&A and international tax planning. He is an excellent lawyer who has also been shown to be very practical in coordinating a transaction from a tax point of view, since he does not stay strictly technical but rather takes in the practical aspects applicable to the transaction. This quality sets him apart from other lawyers. We have noticed that the tax team is extensive. The excellent coordination of the team by Ezequiel
Lipovetzky is a quality that is also of
great value to us.”
“They provide personal interaction, seniority, knowledge, availability and network, and relate as a business friend.”
“He has been in charge for our company since we started in Argentina. He helped us in different matters, always offering an excellent service.”
“She is always predisposed and eager to help us and solve our matters as quickly as possible.”
“Experience, innovativeness, seniority and negotiation skills.”
“Very responsive, always available and
very creative. He has a lot of
expertise in M&A and is essential for our transactions and negotiations.
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“He is an excellent lawyer who has also been shown to be very practical in coordinating a transaction, since he does not stay strictly technical but rather takes in the practical aspects applicable to the transaction. Delivery is excellent. He coordinates the transaction in Latam with excellent performance. He was essential in the negotiation with the purchaser.”
“He is a very smart professional – knowledgeable, efficient and dedicated to solve the client's tasks.”
“Alejandro is a recognised figure in the market, well known and respected, with knowledge, skills, quick understanding of client´s point of view and very business-oriented.”
“Very smart, has a general knowledge of all financial and legal aspects of the transaction, helps in negotiation strategy. Fully available 24x7.”
“Ale is an excellent lawyer, very committed with the transactions in which he is involved, and always in a position of leadership. Always
seeking to enrich the documents, Ale makes a difference in each transaction in which he takes part.”
“Macarena
Rolon is a young and enthusiastic attorney that has proven to have a bright future in corporate law, especially because of her perseverance and positive attitude towards challenges. She quickly understood the mindset of the company and
provides her knowledge considering that.”
