Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : Uruguay
Band 1
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+598 2 900 1000About
Provided by Ferrere Abogados
FERRERE’s Corporate and Commercial/M&A team assists companies on their day-to-day operations as well as on structuring and implementing complex deals and handling extraordinary situations. It drafts and negotiates local and international contracts, assists on bid processes and on its clients’ relationships with the State. It designs legal structures in line with specific client needs and regulatory demands.
Thhis group provides services to major multinationals in diverse sectors, contributing to resolving problems and facilitating their operations in Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay. Among others, it advises Abbott Laboratories, Bosch, British American Tobacco, Directv, Dufry, ExxonMobil, IBM, MetLife, Maersk, Microsoft, Nordex, Nestlé, Petrobras, Röhlig Logistics, Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Board (OTPP), Owen – Illinois, Parmalat, Schlumberger, Sanofi Aventis, Vale and Vestas. An active network of international contacts and the regional presence allow FERRERE to respond to their queries and handle complex matters in different jurisdictions.
FERRERE’s broad resources and high specialization allow it to conduct meticulous due diligence procedures in record time, detecting potential contingencies and proposing practical solutions to avoid or minimize client exposure. In turn, the group works in collaboration with the firm’s other areas to form a multidisciplinary team offering full-service legal advice.
Chambers Review
Ferrere Abogados is a powerhouse firm with full-service capabilities and a front-running transactional corporate practice group in Uruguay. The team of revered practitioners routinely advises notable local and international clients on high-value M&A deals. The department's expertise extends to assisting clients with corporate restructuring and the incorporation of joint ventures. The firm boasts significant experience representing key players from a broad range of sectors, such as healthcare, retail and technology. Its prowess in the insurance sector continues to stand out.
Work Highlights
- Ferrere Abogados advised the Brazilian bank Itaú on the acquisition of stakes in two local fintechs, Prex and Paigo.
Strengths
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"Ferrere Abogados has a consistent and flexible structure according to the requirements of each matter. We are very satisfied with the service, the precision of the advice and the agile response times."
"Ferrere Abogados has a highly specialised team with excellent knowledge of the market. Their close and very business-oriented treatment allows us to form a relationship of mutual trust."
"Ferrere Abogados has a consistent and flexible structure according to the requirements of each matter. We are very satisfied with the service, the precision of the advice and the agile response times."
"Ferrere Abogados has a highly specialised team with excellent knowledge of the market. Their close and very business-oriented treatment allows us to form a relationship of mutual trust."
Notable Practitioners
Highly respected partner Santiago Fontana garners praise from the Uruguayan market for his activity on notable corporate matters. He boasts particular expertise in cross-border M&A processes.
"Santiago Fontana is characterised by his provision of a timely, reliable service with a broad commercial vision."
Established partner Geraldine Ifrán has extensive experience assisting notable insurance companies with their M&A transactions in Uruguay.
"Geraldine Ifrán is a partner with a great sense of service. She has vast experience and great problem-solving skills, as well as impeccable ethics."
Experienced partner Manuel Lecuona is singled out for praise by clients. He is often seen involved in cross-border M&A transactions.
"We work with Manuel Lecuona in M&A, and he has vast experience and knowledge of all the outcomes that could happen. He is intelligent and proactive."
Associate-to-watch Clara Porro enjoys client recognition for her participation in key matters including M&A with international elements.
"Clara Porro is a very fine lawyer with strong business acumen and adaptability to meet her clients' needs."
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