Cerolini & Ferrari Abogados delivers ‘excellent legal advice’, with debt capital markets, syndicated loans, and structured finance as a particular focus. The team also assists with regulatory approvals and structuring financial trust vehicles. Its work spans sectors including agriculture, energy, retail, and industrial services, reflecting its broad transactional capabilities. Practice head Agustín Cerolini advises major banks and companies on corporate and sovereign bonds, syndicated loans, IPOs, and foreign exchange regulation. Martín Chindamo, who was promoted to partner in May 2025, also has banking and capital markets expertise, specifically in bonds and equity issuances, tender and exchange offers, and financial trusts.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Cerolini & Ferrari provide excellent banking and finance advice. They are deeply committed and available to their clients. They respond quickly and provide in-depth and accurate analysis.’

  • 'This firm truly stands out in the market by providing exceptional service in every respect. Furthermore, they always stay up-to-date, use useful digital tools, and regularly send reports on regulatory updates or developments to keep their clients informed.'

  • ‘The firm has an excellent banking and finance team. The lawyers are extremely committed, responsible, and professional. I would like to highlight the kindness and approachability with which they treat their clients, and the speed and thoroughness with which they address each matter. I would particularly like to mention Agustín Cerolini, Martín Chindamo and Valentina Circolone.'

  • ‘We've been working with the firm for over eight years, making it our benchmark in capital markets. It demonstrates great innovation in the development of new products.'

  • ‘The team is top-notch with extensive knowledge of banking and capital markets.’

Key clients

  • Banco de Servicios Financieros
  • Banco de Servicios y Transacciones
  • Banco del Sol
  • Crédito Directo
  • Diesel Lange
  • Banco Supervielle
  • Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires
  • Banco Mariva
  • Max Capital
  • Banco CMF
  • Pelayo Agronomía
  • Macro Securities

Work highlights

Advised Banco de Servicios Financieros on two issues of corporate bonds for a combined total amount of $25.5m.
Advised Crédito Directo, as borrower, Banco de Servicios y Transacciones, as arranger and administrative agent, Banco Mariva, as arranger, and a syndicate of participating banks on granting a syndicated loan to Crédito Directo for a total amount of $6.07m.
Advised Crédito Directo on two issues of corporate bonds for a combined total amount of $12.62m.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Agustín Cerolini

Other key lawyers

Martín Chindamo; Valentina Circolone