Bruchou & Funes de Rioja is the first port of call for blue-chip banks, investors and financial institutions seeking support on complex, big-ticket banking and capital markets transactions. The practice is known for the exceptional depth of its expertise in loans, debt capital markets, equity markets, structured finance, acquisition finance, securitisation and fintech; and is sought out to guide clients through complex, high-stakes refinancings and liability management transactions. The firm has an enviable roster of creditor clients that includes market-leading domestic and overseas banks, and also works with debtors, regularly advising companies in the energy, natural resources and agribusiness sectors on their capital structures and debt issuance strategies. A team of unmatched breadth and depth is led by firm chairman and reference banking lawyer Hugo Bruzone, who is ably supported by highly respected founding partners Enrique Bruchou and Carlos Lombardi. A team of dynamic partners including José Bazán, who handles capital markets and infrastructure and energy matters linked to PPP programmes; Alejandro Perelsztein, recommended for local and international capital markets transactions and project finance; Matías López Figueroa, a key name for banking, corporate finance and trade finance; and Analía Battaglia, a name to note for debt restructuring, project finance and infrastructure, further highlight the strength of the line-up. Seniors Lucrecia von Petery and Leandro Belusci are the main contacts at associate level and front a rich pool of young talent that also includes Manuel Etchevehere and Ramón Poliche. Since publication, Belusci has been raised to the partnership - effective as of April 2025.
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‘The team is always attentive to our queries. They respond specifically and quickly. They are always at the forefront of issues and provide solutions in the challenging Argentina market’
‘Exceptional technical skill and ability to innovate.’
‘Excellent lawyers who deliver results.'
'Hugo Bruzone and José Bazan are exceptional professionals who build close ties with their clients.'
‘Commitment, professionalism, strong relationships and outstanding legal knowledge characterise this team.'
‘The Bruchou & Funes de Rioja team has excellent professionals who, due to their high level of knowledge and experience, always provide innovative solutions. They stand out from other law firms mainly for having a lot of experience in the issues they deal with and for their proactivity in seeking solutions to client problems.’
‘The Bruchou & Funes de Rioja team is mainly characterised by kindness and good customer service. All members of the team stand out for their excellent interpersonal relationships.’
‘The team is super professional, very serious and dedicated with great technical training.’
‘José Bazan has a deep knowledge of banking and finance markets.'
‘A well-formed team with solid technical knowledge. Quick to provide solutions to problems that arise.'
Kernmandanten
- Itaú Unibanco
- Citigroup Global Markets
- Adcap Securities Argentina
- Banco BBVA Argentina
- Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires
- Banco Santander Río
- Banco Macro
- Goldwind Group
- Inter-American Investment Corporation
- Grupo Werthein
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised the dealer managers and local placement agents in Argentine energy company Capex's international exchange offer
- Advised development bank Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) in an A/B loan agreement granted to Pan American Energy.
- Advised YPF on the issuance of its 9,50% senior secured notes due 2031, and guaranteed with crude oil exports.
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Praxisleitung
Hugo Bruzone