Bio

Antonio Arias advises international clients doing business in Argentina, in cross-border M&A and project finance in Latin America, in equity and debt issuance; local and international clients in corporate matters; local and international companies and financial institutions in a broad range of corporate and public finance transactions; and companies acting in the energy and technology sectors. Among other transactions, he has actively participated in the issuance of corporate bonds and equity and sovereign bonds (including under Reg S and Rule 144A), secured and unsecured financings, corporate and sovereign debt restructurings, banking transactions, listing of shares in the NYSE and Buenos Aires Stock Exchange for local and foreign companies, RenovAr projects, and in local and cross-border project finance and M&A transactions. Mr. Arias is regular counsel to one of the largest renewable energy project developers in Argentina and other companies acting in the energy sector. He has advised clients in the context of the RenovAr renewable and thermal energy projects, including but not limited to the concession and tender offer proceedings, drafting and negotiation of EPCs, O&Ms and other agreements and documentation. Mr. Arias also is regular counsel to several companies acting in the technology sector, including start ups, through out different stages of their corporate life, including legal structure, equity, convertible note (SAFE, KISS) and debt rounds, regulatory matters and cross-border expansion.