Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : Uruguay
Band 3
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+598 2 901 24 48About
Provided by Bergstein Abogados
- The firm routinely advises clients on virtually all aspects of the law affecting corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, and not for profit entities: this includes mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, incorporation of companies under all forms of legal structures, capital increases and capital reduction procedures, negotiation stock purchase agreements, joint ventures and shareholders agreements, and the filing and maintenance of necessary government licenses and certificates. On a day-to-day basis the firm reviews all types of commercial agreements, including distributorship, agency and franchising agreements. The firm has a recognized expertise in all matters regarding termination and non-renewal of any of such business relationships. The firm has conducted due diligence work in virtually the entire spectrum of industries.
- The firm draws on its vast corporate and banking expertise to provide legal advice for the start-up, initiation and further operation of renewable energy projects, with particular emphasis in wind-sourced energy projects and wind parks.
Chambers Review
Bergstein Abogados is a dynamic firm experienced in providing corporate advice to Uruguayan and international clients from highly regulated sectors such as technology, energy and banking. The team is particularly skilled at handling corporate governance issues, shareholder agreements and local incorporations of foreign entities, as well as negotiating commercial agreements. A new client win for the firm is Grupo Emasal.
Work Highlights
- Bergstein Abogados advised Very Good Ventures on the acquisition of CreateThrive.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bergstein Abogados provide a personalised, proactive service and quick responses. They are always there when you need them."
"Bergstein Abogados provide a personalised, proactive service and quick responses. They are always there when you need them."
Notable Practitioners
Jonás Bergstein gains significant praise from the Uruguayan market for his extensive experience in international and domestic M&A transactions.
"Jonás Bergstein understands business very well. He is young, intelligent, creative and, above all, trustworthy."
Active partner Guillermo Duarte wins praise from clients for his assistance with handling cross-border M&A documentation, due diligence processes and corporate structuring in Uruguay.
"Guillermo Duarteis an excellent professional who is very profound and decisive. He provides a superb corporate legal service, I would 100% recommend him."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bergstein Abogados
Uruguay
Members
Provided by Bergstein Abogados
Clients
Provided by Bergstein Abogados
Allflex
Boston Scientific
Lexmark
Saint Honoré
Visanet International
Industries
Provided by Bergstein Abogados
Energy
Infrastructure
Life Sciences
Pharmaceuticals
Project Finance
Telecommunications