Marval in Neuquén: local knowledge, national scale

Marval strengthens its presence in Neuquén through the integration of Pujante Hernaez, a team with more than twenty years of local experience advising the oil and gas industry.

This integration reinforces Marval’s capabilities in Oil & Gas, energy, and infrastructure, and allows the firm to closely support the growth of Neuquén and Río Negro, where Vaca Muerta is consolidating its position as one of the country’s main engines of production.

The new team combines on-the-ground knowledge, experience in the basin, and relationships built across the region with Marval’s national scale, specialized practices, and transactional experience.

An integration to be closer to Vaca Muerta

Vaca Muerta is going through a key stage for Argentina’s energy and productive future. Its growth requires legal advice capable of understanding the business, anticipating regulatory and operational challenges, and supporting complex decisions with an integrated perspective.

With this integration, Marval adds territorial presence and local expertise in one of the country’s key regions, reinforcing its position as a strategic ally in building the future of business.

“With this integration, we strengthen our presence in a strategic sector for Argentina’s future and are much closer to those transforming the country’s productive landscape, with a service offering that is increasingly comprehensive and closely aligned with their needs.”
Gustavo Giay, Chairman of Marval

A leading team in the basin joins Marval

The integration brings Ignacio J. Pujante and Natalia Hernaez Galarraga, founding partners of Pujante Hernaez, together with a team of lawyers with extensive experience advising the oil and gas industry.

With more than twenty years of local experience, they have participated in milestones in the region’s unconventional development and have in-depth knowledge of both the business and its key players.

Ignacio J. Pujante has more than twenty years of experience in energy and natural resources, advising operators and contractors on regulatory, contractual, environmental, labor, and community and landowner relations matters.

Natalia Hernaez Galarraga has more than twenty years of experience providing comprehensive advice to companies, with a focus on Oil & Gas, corporate law, M&A, contracts, complex litigation, and transactions related to the oil and gas industry.

Marval in Neuquén: an integration to drive the future

With the integration of Pujante Hernaez, Marval reinforces its commitment to the development of Vaca Muerta and positions itself as a strategic ally to current and future clients at one of the most relevant stages of Argentina’s energy industry.