Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : Uruguay
Band 2
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+598 2 916 1460About
Provided by Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga
Our dispute practice is all-encompassing: it includes court litigation as well as alternative dispute mechanisms such as mediation and arbitration, and spans every industry and sector of the economy.
We represent clients in both day-to-day and also “bet-the-company” litigation. We have solid experience in banking litigation, bank secrecy, loan collections, restructurings and bankruptcies, and contractual disputes.
Our firm has recently experienced a surge in arbitration matters, partly thanks to our Managing Partner Fernando Jimenez de Arechaga’s reputation in this practice, his designation as Uruguay’s permanent representative before the International Chamber of Commerce and his membership in the panel of arbitrators of the Uruguayan Chamber of Commerce. In addition, other professionals of Jiménez are included in the roster of arbitrators of the Uruguayan Chamber of Commerce.
Our litigation department handled and successfully led the most noteworthy bankruptcy case in the country, of the bankrupt national airline PLUNA, with outstanding results to all creditors.
We also handle regular litigation matters for McDonald’s, Ericsson and Pepsi.
Chambers Review
Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga is a respected firm well equipped to handle a range of disputes, such as civil and commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. The team's expertise in the banking arena continues to stand out, regularly advising financial entities on debt collection and credit recovery proceedings. The department provides further counsel on disputes arising from shareholder agreements, breaches of contract and antitrust investigations.
Work Highlights
- Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga advised Adidas regarding a USD35 million claim filed against the company by Reebok in Uruguay.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga has a very well-prepared and experienced team with a high level of dedication and a great business vision. The lawyers deliver excellent service and great responsiveness."
"Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga has a very well-prepared and experienced team with a high level of dedication and a great business vision. The lawyers deliver excellent service and great responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Partner Mariela Ruanova continues to garner significant endorsement for her dispute resolution work in Uruguay, for key clients connected to the finance industry.
"Mariela Ruanova is very efficient, hard-working, decisive and has a very good vision of the issues faced by her clients. She demonstrates great responsiveness and is a good communicator."
Significant partner Nicolás Brause continues to elicit compliments from market observers for his litigation activity and expertise in the dispute resolution sphere in Uruguay.
"Nicolás Brause is committed to his clients. He is a lawyer who demonstrates a practical approach as well as an extensive knowledge of business."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga
Uruguay
Members
Provided by Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga
Andrés Tiscornia
Bruno Steneri
Juan Andrés Urgoiti
Head of Department
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga
Banco Itaú
Banco Santander
Fox Channels
Grupo Vía Central
Marfrig Group
McDonald´s
McDonald’s
Mercado Libre
Pepsi
The Trump Organization
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Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
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Forestry & Paper
Government
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Insurance
Media
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Real Estate
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