Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : 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 of 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.
Work Highlights
- Guyer & Regules advised BofA Securities, Citigroup Global Markets and Itau BBA USA Securities as underwriters on a debt issuance of USD1.2 billion by the Republic of Uruguay.
Strengths
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"Guyer & Regules can boast a complete team with high-level banking expertise, allowing the firm to manage matters of high complexity. They deliver great quality work and very good responsiveness."
"Guyer & Regules has a huge team which is undisputedly a leader of the market. They go above and beyond to satisfy our needs, giving us a lot of confidence."
"Guyer & Regules can boast a complete team with high-level banking expertise, allowing the firm to manage matters of high complexity. They deliver great quality work and very good responsiveness."
"Guyer & Regules has a huge team which is undisputedly a leader of the market. They go above and beyond to satisfy our needs, giving us a lot of confidence."
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 is brilliant and a point of reference for us. Everyone considers him the top banking lawyer in Uruguay.."
"Nicolás Piaggio's experience, professionalism and relationship with clients have made him one of the key lawyers in the country."
Skilled partner Florencia Castagnola moves up the rankings after eliciting continued impressive market commentary for her activity in banking and finance in Uruguay.
"Florencia Castagnola is very dedicated, has deep industry expertise, is very client-oriented and can be counted on for any matter."
Well-regarded partner Juan Manuel Mercant gets praise from clients for his profound expertise in banking and finance in Uruguay.
"Juan Manuel Mercant'sbusiness vision and practical sense have been key for us in the negotiation of issues of the highest complexity."
Established partner Álvaro Tarabal is sought out by clients to represent them in the placement of shares, project finance and cross-border credit agreements.
"Álvaro Tarabal's client service and general level of service is very strong."
Federico Piano enters the rankings this year following an excellent year of client and peer feedback confirming his notability in the Uruguayan banking and finance sphere.
"Federico Piano impresses with his knowledge, business acumen and mettle. He is a great negotiator and is highly respected."
Guzmán Rodríguez graces the rankings for the first time following a year of outstanding market feedback for his activity in Uruguay's banking and finance space.
"Guzmán Rodríguez has thorough knowledge of the financial sector. He is simultaneously truly smart and pragmatic."
Noteworthy practitioner Marcos Payssé is held in high esteem by clients for his finance expertise in the Uruguayan market.
"Marcos Payssé is not only very sophisticated and highly respected in the industry, but also always goes the extra mile in terms of service and understanding of commercial and business dynamics."
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