Javier Constanzó, new Partner of the Energy & Infrastructure Department
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Senior Associate Javier Constanzó to the position of Partner.
Mr. Constanzó will join the Energy & Infrastructure Department where he will be a partner along with Nicolás Eliaschev, cementing the Firm's presence in those key industries. He is a regulatory and public law expert, who has an outstanding and extensive experience in structuring energy and infrastructure projects, with relevant expertise in project finance, acquisitions, and other corporate finance transactions in renewable and conventional energy projects. He also advises a range of clients in a variety of infrastructure matters, primarily involving lithium, representing banks, sponsors, mining companies, and power generation companies.
His contributions to the legal field have been acknowledged with distinctions, including being named a Rising Star by Legal500 on multiple occasions.
Javier has played key roles throughout his career as Associate at Tavarone Rovelli Salim & Miani since October 2016, helping to build the energy powerhouse practice at the Firm. Also, during 2021-2022 he worked as an International Visiting Associate at the Latham & Watkins office in New York, as part of the corporate and project finance practice, and successfully rejoined the firm after that.
Mr. Constanzó holds a Postgraduate Degree in Finance and Corporate Law from the Universidad del CEMA, a Master’s Degree in Public Law and Economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, and is a qualified lawyer from the University of Buenos Aires.
In addition to his private practice, Javier has been a visiting professor of energy and public law in several universities.
“In the current context, under a new Administration in Argentina, we see great potential for new business in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources industries. Javier will add tremendous expertise to our platform and strengthen one of our leading practices”, said Marcelo R. Tavarone, Managing-Partner of the Firm.
“Constanzó is a strong team player and a commercially focused lawyer, who has helped to build a robust practice. I am extremely proud for his promotion to the role of Partner, and he will definitely help to continue growing our market share and delivering outstanding legal service to our clients”, added Nicolás Eliaschev, Partner at the Energy and Infrastructure practice.
Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani stands out as one of the prominent full-service law firms in the Argentine legal market, with a substantial track record of providing comprehensive advice to corporate and financial clients, as well as active participation in complex transactions and litigation. With this promotion, the Firm will add relevant firepower to the already well-known energy, infrastructure and natural resources practice.
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Our Firm adds new Partner and Practice Area
Marcos Moreno Hueyo joins Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani as Partner, bringing his expertise in the Mining Industry to an already established and leading Natural Resources, Energy and Infrastructure practice comprising ten lawyers fully dedicated to this area to which Marcos will join.
This step is another milestone in the Firm’s long-term growth strategy. A strategy that focuses on building up practices which add value to clients by providing dedicated advice to businesses and industries requiring intensive and timely legal support with the highest quality standards.
Marcelo Tavarone, the Firm’s Managing Partner states: “We see a strong opportunity for growth in the Mining Industry, an area where Argentina’s natural resources availability are unparalleled and where there is a policy consensus that such resources need to be fully developed.”
Nicolas Eliaschev, a partner with a focus on Energy and Infrastructure, further affirms: “At the Firm we see a natural synergy between our already burgeoning Energy Practice and the addition of a Mining Industry expertise. The Mining Industry is both an Energy large consumer as well as a provider of key raw materials to support the Energy transition. From this standpoint, adding Marcos to our partner roster is a logical step.”
Furthermore, synergies between the Firm’s leading banking and corporate teams and the new Mining Practice will also be relevant to the Firm’s growth and full-service capabilities.
Marcos Moreno Hueyo graduated as lawyer from the Universidad de Buenos Aires (2004). He earned his LLM in Comparative Law from Northwestern University School of Law (Chicago, 2008) and, additionally, he achieved a Postgraduate Degree in Mining Law from the Universidad Finis Terrae, graduating with the highest distinction of his class (Santiago de Chile, 2015).
He focuses his practice on the Mining Industry. Prior to joining the firm, Marcos worked for several years in the Mining Industry Practice of other renowned Law Firms, both in Argentina and in Chile, advising international mining companies. During his years in Chile, he was also General Counsel of the mining company Orosur Mining Inc.
He specializes in advising senior and junior mining players, mainly in complex transactions, as well as corporate governance matters related to TSX listed mining companies.
Marcos has been recognized as leading Mining Law professional by Chambers Latin America, The Legal 500 and Who's Who Legal.
Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani is proud to have Marcos among its members, as his joining strengthens the Firm and bolsters its long-term growth strategy.
More benefits for our team: New maternity & paternity policy
We officially launched our new maternity and paternity policy aimed to grant more benefits to the members of the Firm during their first years of parenthood. This new policy looks to support those parents that work at the Firm in their professional careers and accompany them to boost their possibilities to the top.
The new benefits' policy is based in three main phases:
- Immediately after the birth or adoption of a child: An additional month to the mothers´ -or primary caretaker- paid leave, aside from the three months granted by law and without detriment of the leave of absence option. Two weeks paid leave to the partner of the primary caretaker.
- Soft landing during the child´s first two years: An ad hoc system to grant work flexibility combining remote work and office time, and a flexible schedule to take care of unexpected daily family situations.
- From the 2nd year until the end of elementary school: Wide schedule flexibility to attend children's needs (education, health, etc) and contingencies.
- Pumping room: The incorporation of an exclusive space within TRSyM offices with the adequate hygiene and comfort conditions to promote breastfeeding.
Marcelo R. Tavarone, Managing Partner, said regarding this new measure that "we are very happy to present this new policy that will support our team during their parenthood, aimed to boost their possibilities while promoting the relationship with their children, parenting, and preserving their personal wellbeing."
Juan Pablo Bove, member of the Firm's Administration Committee, stated that "the policy is focused in diversity, as it erases traditional 'mom' and 'dad' roles and is orientated to the primary caretaker of a child and to those who accompany them, without focusing in specific genre matters that aren't part of TRSyM's vision."
Read here the complete document with the terms of this policy.
Francisco Molina Portela New Partner of the Banking & Finance Department
Senior associate Francisco Molina Portela was promoted to partner. Francisco will lead the Banking & Finance Department together with Marcelo R. Tavarone, Federico Salim and Julieta De Ruggiero.
Francisco (35), joined the firm when it was founded in 2014. He concentrates his practice on capital markets transactions, project finance, debt restructuring and banking and securities regulation.
He obtained his law degree from Universidad de Buenos Aires (2011), and completed an LL.M in Banking and Finance Law (with distinction) at Queen Mary University of London in 2016. During 2017/2018 he worked as a foreign associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in New York. He is also an assistant lecturer in Contract Law and Banking Law at the Universidad de Buenos Aires.
Marcelo R. Tavarone, Managing Partner of the firm said: “We are really pleased with Francisco’s promotion, the first associate of our firm to become partner. This promotion is a recognition to his ability and dedication. Since the foundation of TRSyM in 2014, our commitment has been to accompany our associates in their professional development, and Francisco’s promotion is the best example of this. It also reflects the continuous growth of our firm, despite the adverse context that Argentina and the world are going through. Francisco is part of the new generation of lawyers who will lead the future of the legal profession”.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OUTBREAK: economic and legal impact
The Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) is affecting the economy and the due fulfillment of existing obligations.
In order to anticipate the legal consequences that may arise from said event, our Firm suggests implementing the following actions:
- Analysis of regulation and public policy on this matter and its effects on business and obligations. Design of legal remedies and potential claims.
- Identification of essential clauses on contracts, termination and force majeure and unforeseen events provisions. Assessment of the consequences arising from the breach of contract and potential defenses and legal actions.
- Restructuring of assets and liabilities, temporary suspension of activities and business continuity.
For further information, please contact Mariano Rovelli, Eugenia Pracchia, Marcelo Tavarone, Juan Pablo Bove, Nicolás Eliaschev and Gastón Miani.
Coronavirus - Important notice
Considering the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, we would like to reinforce our commitment to the provision of our legal services while also prioritizing the safety, health and well-being of our staff and clients.
The Firm has adopted al necessary steps, including, without limitation, cancellation of in-person meetings, trips and events, personnel rotation and home-office options.
At the same time, our technological resources ensure permanent availability of all of the members of our Firm and this enables us to continue providing our clients with the legal service of the highest quality that they deserve, supporting them, as well, in the new challenges the existing situation has created.
We are following-up on all developments and we hope these hard times are overcome as soon as possible.
Eugenia Pracchia joins TRS&M as partner of the Litigation, Arbitration, Insolvency & Compliance Team Eugenia Pracchia
Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani expands its Litigation, Arbitration, Insolvency & Compliance Team through the addition of Eugenia Pracchia as a partner.
Eugenia is an 11-year experienced lawyer with a J.D. degree from the School of Law of the University of Buenos Aires. She holds a post-graduate degree in Economic & Business Law from the Catholic University of Argentina and an LL.M. from the Pompeu Fabra University of Barcelona. She is also an Ethics & Compliance Professional, certified by the Argentine Association of Ethics & Compliance (an IFCA member).
Prior to joining Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani, Eugenia worked both in the private and public sectors. While serving in renowned Argentine firms, Eugenia represented before Court first-tier companies in commercial litigation and administrative proceedings and also advised in regulatory aspects of financial, FX, capital markets and AML matters. While in the public sector, she acted as counsel to the Central Bank of Argentina’s Board of Directors, enhancing her knowledge of the financial market, banking supervision and regulation, retail payment systems and financial innovation. She has also received several academic distinctions and served as professor in business and banking law academic programs.
In joining Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani, Eugenia will contribute to the development and expansion of the Firm due to the continuous need for legal services related to domestic and international compliance and its controversies.
Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani is proud to have Eugenia among its members, who will strengthen the Firm and will contribute to maintain it as one of the most active in our legal market.
Julián Razumny joins TRS&M as partner of the Mergers and Acquisitions and General Corporate Department
Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani continues with the expansion and growth of its Mergers and Acquisitions and General Corporate Department through the addition of Julián Razumny as partner. The firm reaffirms its commitment to expand and once again invests in what has been its main distinctive feature: a young and talented team of lawyers led by partners highly committed to both clients and their team.
Julián specializes in corporate and financial law, areas in which he has more than 12 years of experience. He has a J.D. degree from the School of Law of the University of Buenos Aires and holds a post-graduate course in economy and finance for lawyers from the Pompeu Fabra University of Barcelona.
Prior to joining Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani, Julián excelled in renowned Argentine firms, advising in general corporate matters, M&A, debt restructuring processes with both local and foreign creditors, strategic negotiations and complex contracts negotiation and drafting. During the latest years, he has served as Corporate Legal Manager in Celulosa Argentina S.A., as well as advisor to its Board of Directors.
He has also attended and organized numerous seminars, conferences, workshops and congresses in Argentina and has been distinguished in 2017 by Legal 500 in their “GC Powerlist: Argentina” as one of the most influential in-house corporate lawyers.
In joining Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani, Julián will contribute, together with partners Juan Pablo Bove and Federico Otero, to the development and expansion of its M&A and Corporate team, area in which the firm has experienced a remarkable growth, increasing its participation in M&A deals, as well as expanding even more the client base to which the firm renders legal advice.
Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani is proud to have Julián among its members, who will strengthen the firm and will contribute to maintain it as one of the most active in our legal market.
Julián Martin joins Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani
Julián Martin & Asoc. and Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani (TRS&M) are pleased to announce that, as of this month of June 2018, the Tax Advisory departments of both firms join their efforts and their capacities to add synergies and enhance their growth.
Julián Martin is a Chartered Public Accountant (UBA), was a Tax Partner of KPMG in charge of the Financial Services and Tax Planning Area, and previously was Manager of the Tax & Legal department of Price Waterhouse. He was also a member of the Federal Tax Administration working in the Internal Control Area.
His practice is recognized in the market due to his solid knowledge and experience in tax advisory matters with greater specialization in financial, banking, and capital market issues, which is why he was nominated by the International Tax Review among Argentina’s leading tax advisors in the Banking and Capital Markets Area.
The Tax Department of TRS&M, in charge of Gastón Miani, has established itself as a benchmark in the tax and customs dispute area, having obtained important rulings from the Federal Supreme Court of Justice and from the lower courts in highly complex cases. On the other hand, the tax advice practice of TRS&M has grown exponentially since the foundation of the firm, giving special support to the Corporate, Banking, Financial, and Energy areas, which is why TRS&M has managed to form a team of professionals with proven experience in the subject.
We are convinced that the union of both tax practices will develop the numerous synergies that will contribute to maintaining the sustained growth of the two firms.