Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados > Buenos Aires, Argentina > Firm Profile
Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados Offices
485 CORRIENTES AV.
9TH FLOOR C1043AEE
BUENOS AIRES
Argentina
- Go to...
- Rankings
- Firm Profile
- Main Contacts
- Lawyer Profiles
Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados > The Legal 500 Rankings
Argentina > Compliance Tier 3
Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados has a strong banking and finance sector footprint, advising its portfolio of clients in the sector on anti-money laundering and compliance matters. The team will also step in as regulatory compliance officer for institutions under local capital markets law. The practice is lead by well-known banking and finance practitioner Agustín Cerolini.Practice head(s):
Agustín Cerolini
Key clients
Coppel
Perficient
Electrolux Argentina
Xerox Argentina
Banco CMF
Metrcorp Valores
Alynk
Proficio Investment
Openbank Argentina
Banco de Servicios y Transacciones
Crédito Directo
Workana
Merril Lynch Argentina
Fid Aval
Banco del Chubut
Banco de Servicios Financieros
Bank of America
Gato Global Games
Work highlights
- Regularly advises Coppel on compliance matters related to Argentine fintech and consumer regulations.
- Supported Banco de Servicios Financieros with a review and drafting of contractual documentation.
- Advised the Argentine subsidiary of Openbank (the digital bank of Santander Group), on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as internal codes of conduct and data protection.
Argentina > Consumer law Tier 3
Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados advises consumer companies on class actions, litigation, torts, arbitration and administrative proceedings, with matters in the banking, financial services, fintech, consumer goods, insurance, travel and online-retail sectors prominent. Matias Ferrari leads the practice, focusing on civil and commercial lawsuits as well as contractual disputes and class actions.Practice head(s):
Matías Ferrari
Testimonials
‘All the lawyers are highly professional and have a high capacity for teamwork to cope with all the challenges that arise on a day-to-day basis.’
‘The team stands out for handling issues in an interdisciplinary way. They are proactive and strategic. They are up-to-date on Argentine regulations covering customer service, consumer law, advertising and sales practices.’
‘Matías Ferrari stands out for his deep and up-to-date knowledge on the subject. His advice is always oriented by the commercial needs of the business, providing practical and efficient solutions.’
‘Over the years, they have developed a practice in consumer law and class actions that sets them apart from the competition.’
Key clients
Banco Patagonia
HSBC Bank Argentina
Galicia Seguros
Coppel
Banco Sáenz
Banco Cetelem
Grupo Sancor Seguros
Laboratorios Andrómaco
Banco de Servicios Financieros
Banco Hipotecario
Assist Card
Afluenta
Banco Galicia
Open Bank
Wenance
Work highlights
- Advised and represented Banco Patagonia in a class action filed by the consumer association Acuba.
- Advise Coppel on its operations as a non-financial credit provider, related to financial consumer protection.
- Advised Assist Card Argentina on the terms and conditions of its services.
Argentina > Banking and finance Tier 4
Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados is recognised for its expertise in regulatory, compliance and incorporation matters in the banking sector, and is also active in the capital markets space, where its handles high volumes of domestic and SME notes financing transactions. Firm founder and practice head Agustín Cerolini advises banks and companies on a range of regulatory, capital markets and corporate finance matters. Associates Martín Chindamo, Dana König and Juan Bautista Marquez provide additional support.Practice head(s):
Agustin Cerolini
Testimonials
‘A young and very professional team with solid knowledge and agility . The partners are always involved.’
‘Agustín Cerolini is a very prominent lawyer. He has an excellent understanding of business in general and that makes him a very good adviser.’
‘One of the strengths of the team is the extensive legal and commercial knowledge in the field of negotiable obligations.’
‘Cerolini & Ferrari is a firm that our company trusts enormously. They work collaboratively and generate synergy with all the parties involved.’
‘I have received excellent support from Dana König, Martin Chindamo and Agustin Cerolini.’
Key clients
Banco Supervielle
Banco de Servicios Financieros
Banco de Servicios y Transacciones
Banco Mariva
Banco CMF
Pelayo Agronomía
Latitud 45 Petróleo y Gas
Madeco Argentina
Diesel Lange
Comercial y Ganadera del Nirihuau
Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires
Banco Itaú Argentina
Banco de Valores
Banco Interfinanzas
Balanz Capital Valores
Max Capital
Allaria Ledesma & Cía
Benedit Bursátil
Portfolio
S J B
Garantizar
Industrial Valores
Banco Industrial
Fid Aval
Arg de Graaf
Paramérica
Del Fabro Hnos y Cía
Piscinas Premium
SES
Petrosurco
Tecnored
RDA Renting
Work highlights
- Advised Banco CMF – as arranger, administrative agent and lender – and Banco Supervielle and Banco de San Juan, as lenders, on granting a syndicated loan to Club Atlético River Plate.
- Advised Banco de Servicios Financieros on its return to the local capital markets with the successful issuance of new notes.
- Advised Madeco Argentina on its first issuance of sustainability-linked SME corporate notes.
Argentina > Dispute resolution Tier 4
Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados is best known for its extensive experience handling class actions, but also acts for clients from a range of sectors in administrative proceedings, complex litigation and arbitration for damages, and breach-of-contract matters. Clients commend practice head and ‘solid professional’ Matias Ferrari for his ‘deep and up-to-date knowledge’. Senior Associates Cecilia Massone and Lorena Quiroz, who recently joined from Mayer Remiro and O'Farrell respectively, lead the second line, although Julieta Santillan moved in-house at Santander and Camila Di Marino has joined Banco de la Nación Argentina.Practice head(s):
Matías Ferrari
Testimonials
‘The Cerolini & Ferrari litigation team works in an interdisciplinary, proactive and pragmatic manner, with a strategic vision.’
‘Matías Ferrari stands out for his deep and up-to-date knowledge. He demonstrates extensive experience in resolving commercial disputes, with a strategic and pragmatic vision oriented by the commercial needs of the business.’
‘A passionate team, with strong technical knowledge and practical experience. They understand the needs of customers and seek creative alternatives to meet those needs. The rates are very competitive.’
‘Matías Ferrari has a solid professional who is always available and ready to satisfy the needs of the clients.’
Key clients
ICBC Investments Argentina
HSBC Asset Management
Coppel
Rheem
Boehringer Ingelheim
Work highlights
- Advise ICBC Investments on the legal strategy for the collection of deferred-payment checks and e-checks purchased by the fund in the capital market.|
- Advised HSBC Asset Management on the legal strategy for the collection of the deferred-payment checks and e-checks purchased by the fund in the capital market.
- Advising and representing Coppel in a claim made by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) in connection with the operation of the company as a non-financial credit provider granting personal loans to consumers.
Argentina > Corporate and M&A Tier 5
Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados is known for providing domestic and international clients across a range of sectors with general corporate advice on day-to-day matters. The firm is particularly strong in the consumer and technology industries and is regularly called on by multinationals seeking support for their Argentine subsidiaries. Clients single out practice head Agustín Cerolini for his ‘excellent technical knowledge’ and ‘pro-business approach’.Practice head(s):
Agustín Cerolini
Testimonials
‘The Cerolini team offered us an overview of the different options open to us. It helped us to have a decision framework to see how to move forward instead of already giving us conclusive answers.’
‘Good business knowledge, a practical approach and speed in responses.’
‘The firm has a very talented team. They have great technical knowledge in very specific areas, which makes them stand out favourably from other firms. Their processes are fully transparent. We always had great predictability on costs and how billing would proceed.’
‘Agustín Cerolini provides answers in a clear and concise way. We were never able to have that kind of communication with other law firms.’
‘A very professional and proactive team, with a great capacity to coordinate processes.’
‘The lawyers are available 24/7 and vert responsive. Agustin Cerolini is unique in his pro-business approach to all legal and regulatory issues.’
‘Agustin Cerolini has excellent technical knowledge. He interprets the needs of the company and proposes solutions.’
Key clients
Waynicoin
Catapult Sport
Eficasia Argentina
Ahern Argentina
Corpag (services) Buenos Aires
Perficient.
Proficio Investment
Workana
Banco de Servicios Financieros
Electrolux Argentina
Get Vaas
Tunnelconsult Engineering
Grupo de Servicios y Gestiones
Xerox Argentina
Work highlights
- Ongoing advice to Eficasia Argentina, a part of Mexican group Iké, on daily contractual and corporate needs, including the drafting and negotiation of agreements and issuance of memorandums and legal opinions.
- Advised First Plus Soft on the drafting and revision of corporate and contractual agreements, as well as registrations and fillings before Argentine authorities.
- Advised Electrolux Argentina on the preparation of a memorandum covering various governance matters, director responsibilities and other legal and fiscal requirements.
Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados > Firm Profile
Cerolini & Ferrari offers creative and innovative solutions to the needs of its local and international clients.
The firm has been positioned by clients and colleagues as one of the major law firms in the country due to the solid experience of its lawyers, its service-oriented practice and a strong commitment to excellence.
The firm’s main priority is understanding the business of its clients in order to help them achieve their goals, through a tailored service which is adjusted to their specific needs. With this in mind, the firm offers highly specialized solutions in each of its practice areas.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
---|---|---|---|
Agustín Cerolini | acerolini@ceroliniferrari.com.ar | +54 11 4326 6500 | |
Matias Ferrari | mferrari@ceroliniferrari.com.ar | +54 11 4326 6500 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
---|---|---|---|
Agustín L. Cerolini | Partner | View Profile | |
Matías H. Ferrari | Partner | View Profile |