Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Uruguay
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Guyer & Regules’ leadership is undisputed advising 66% of the private banks active in Uruguay and two out of three large private pension fund managers. It has also been the only Uruguayan firm in the past 30 years in Uruguayan sovereign debt deals.
Recent highlights include:
- Guyer & Regules participated in Uruguay's inaugural Sustainability-Linked Bond assisting Credit Agricole Securities, HSBC Securities, JP Morgan Securities, and Santander Securities.
- Guyer & Regules assisted Uruguayan fintech Bankingly to raise US$11 million in a Series A funding round.
Chambers Review
Guyer & Regules houses a renowned practice that is highly experienced in advising major financial institutions and corporations on sophisticated banking and capital markets mandates in Uruguay. Its pre-eminent team has a high-level track record handling sovereign debt issuances, as well as local and international offerings of equity securities and bonds for corporate clients. Guyer & Regules remains a firm of choice for cross-border bank lending transactions, with particular expertise in acquisition and project finance mandates.
Strengths
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"Guyer & Regules is a strategic partner for us in all the legal matters related to the banking and finance area. Their lawyers are flexible, quickly understand sophisticated matters, and provide well-rounded advice."
"The banking and finance team at Guyer & Regules has a solid technical base and openness to thoroughly understand extremely complex business cases. They are always looking for the balance between making the business viable and mitigating associated risks."
"Guyer & Regules is a strategic partner for us in all the legal matters related to the banking and finance area. Their lawyers are flexible, quickly understand sophisticated matters, and provide well-rounded advice."
"The banking and finance team at Guyer & Regules has a solid technical base and openness to thoroughly understand extremely complex business cases. They are always looking for the balance between making the business viable and mitigating associated risks."
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitioner Nicolás Herrera is held in high esteem by his peers for his major contribution to the Uruguayan banking and finance sector for more than 20 years.
Prestigious partner Nicolás Piaggio continues to be held in the highest esteem by interviewees for his acclaimed practice in the Uruguayan banking and finance sphere.
"Nicolás Piaggio has immense knowledge of the banking and finance field and has a great reputation in this market."
"Nicolás Piaggio is a senior legal counsel with in-depth expertise and a strong business sense."
Established partner Álvaro Tarabal continues to be sought out by clients to represent them in the placement of shares, project finance and cross-border credit agreements.
Well-regarded partner Juan Manuel Mercant receives praise from clients for his profound expertise in banking and finance in Uruguay.
"Juan Manuel Mercant is very knowledgeable and my go-to person when dealing with complex cases regarding banking and finance in Uruguay."
Skilled partner Florencia Castagnola draws impressive praise from clients for her activity in banking and finance in Uruguay.
"Florencia Castagnola is a top-performing attorney, and her level of commitment is highly appreciated."
Noteworthy practitioner Marcos Payssé is held in high esteem by clients for his finance expertise in the Uruguayan market.
"Marcos Payssé is a strong lawyer in the banking and finance field and has expertise in subordinated loans. He handles all cases effectively, is keen to find solutions, and is business-oriented."
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