Projects & Energy
Latin America Guide 2025 : Uruguay
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Provided by Ferrere Abogados
FERRERE is at the forefront of the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors, specifically renewables, oil and gas, and transport infrastructure, including PPP. The firm’s specialised practice group has the range of expertise and strength in depth to handle big and complex projects; it is rare for a major deal or project to take place in Uruguay without FERRERE’s involvement.
No other Uruguayan law firm has such a high number of clients and has been involved in so many projects and project finance in the sector.
FERRERE is the market leader in renewable energy. The firm has in-depth experience in the area and is in a position to handle large and complex cases. It has a team of practitioners specializing in energy matters who work together with other departments of the firm to provide comprehensive legal advice at local and regional levels.
FERRERE regularly advises the Uruguayan government and government agencies on energy and natural resources matters after winning several competitive bids.
FERRERE’s handled energy matters in conjunction with a long list of leading global law firms in recent years, including Clifford Chance, Jones Day, Linklaters, Allen & Overy, Norton Rose, Simpson Thacher, Milbank Tweed, Baker & McKenzie, among others.
FERRERE has a highly specialised energy practice group, with more lawyers specialised in energy and natural resources than any other firm in Uruguay.
Chambers Review
Ferrere Abogados is a market-leading powerhouse with a stellar reputation in the projects and energy arena in Uruguay. The team possesses exceptional skills in the project finance sphere, routinely representing both lenders and sponsors in the financing of major projects. The firm is also known for handling onshore and offshore bids for oil and gas exploration and exploitation concessions. It also frequently assists notable local and international companies from the power industry, as well as multilateral institutional investors.
Work Highlights
- Ferrere Abogados advised Enertrag on the planning and development of the Tambor Green Hydrogen Hub project, to be implemented in the department of Tacuarembó, in northern Uruguay. The project involves renewable wind and solar energy plants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ferrere Abogados has lawyers for every matter at any time. The delivery of work is punctual and always thorough, exceeding customer expectations."
"Ferrere Abogados possesses notable proficiency in resolving complex matters due to its broad team of professionals. Ferrere are highly proactive and sensitive to their customers' needs."
"Ferrere Abogados has lawyers for every matter at any time. The delivery of work is punctual and always thorough, exceeding customer expectations."
"Ferrere Abogados possesses notable proficiency in resolving complex matters due to its broad team of professionals. Ferrere are highly proactive and sensitive to their customers' needs."
Notable Practitioners
Pre-eminent partner Gonzalo Secco offers over two decades of experience advising clients on a wide range of energy and infrastructure matters in Uruguay. He is routinely sought out to advise multinationals on the development of energy and infrastructure projects, sector-related M&A transactions and project finance mandates.
"Gonzalo Secco is a top-notch attorney with a wealth of experience and expertise. He is not only very strong in his legal contractual knowledge, but he also has strong negotiation abilities."
"Gonzalo Secco has been a valued adviser for many years and is my go-to lawyer in Uruguay"
Well-regarded Sebastián Ramos regularly acts as counsel to multinational clients on the negotiation of EPC and O&M agreements and sector-related M&A transactions. He is also well placed to advise both borrowers and lenders on project finance mandates in Uruguay.
"Sebastián Ramos always provides efficient advice, demonstrating in each response the deep technical reliability that characterises him."
Dynamic partner Manuel Lecuona continues to receive significant praise from interviewees in the projects and energy arena in Uruguay.
"Manuel Lecuona is a professional who quickly understands the impact of the required advice on the client's business, always providing clear ideas and optimal solutions."
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