December 17th, 2023
Press release
Javier Constanzó is promoted to Partner at Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani
Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani is 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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