Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani‘s banking and finance prowess is exemplified by its representation of banks, underwriters, sponsors, and arrangers in the issuance of debt and trust securities, bonds, and syndicated loans. The team also counsels corporations and financial institutions on corporate finance matters and compliance with domestic and international regulations. Its project finance work spans public and private sector deals in renewable energy, mining, and infrastructure. Complementing the transactional practice, the firm handles financing-related disputes before the Argentine Central Bank and other regulatory bodies. The group is led by Marcelo Tavarone, who specialises in securitisation, debt restructuring, and derivatives; Julieta De Ruggiero, who facilitates the financings of lithium, wind power, and highway projects and advises on foreign exchange regulations; and Francisco Molina Portela, who assists with banking and securities regulation and capital markets transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘A strong focus on the commercial aspects of the deal presented to them. Easy to interact with and ensure that all involved departments can reach a better solution to the issues.'
‘They stand out for the speed of their responses and the "definitiveness" of their analyses. They provide concrete answers to the questions asked.'
'In my experience, what makes this firm unique is the active involvement of a senior partner in every matter. It shows genuine commitment to the client and ensures fast, expert advice. Their team is highly knowledgeable, practical, and responsive, and they offer great value for the quality of service they provide. Compared to other firms, they stand out for their agility, client focus, and hands-on approach. They also use technology smartly to stay efficient and collaborative.'
'What truly sets them apart is their combination of technical excellence, responsiveness, and genuine commitment. I’ve especially valued their ability to understand complex issues quickly and provide practical, business-oriented advice. In particular, Marcelo Tavarone stands out for his strategic insight and hands-on involvement, which brings clarity and confidence to every matter. The associates I’ve worked with are equally impressive—sharp, reliable, and always available when needed. Compared to others, the team is consistently faster, more engaged, and solution-driven.'
'They are very responsive, always providing quick feedbacks and responses, which is very important business wise.'
'Julieta De Ruggiero is the partner we work with. She's practical, consistent and very responsive. She's very business oriented and has the necessary commercial sensitivity.'
Key clients
- Korea Trade Insurance Corporation
- European Investment Bank
- Fast Food Sudamericana
- Export Import Bank of Korea
- Posco Argentina
- Bank of America/Merrill Lynch
- BNP Paribas
- UBS
- Cargill
- Central Puerto
- MSU/MSU Energy/ SCC Power/MSU Energy Holding
- KfW IPEX Bank and Kreditanstalt Fur Wiederaufbau
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Marcelo Tavarone; Julieta De Ruggiero; Francisco Molina Portela