Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : Uruguay
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Guyer & Regules has a strong comprehensive dispute resolution team, with participation in the most relevant and high-value cases in Uruguay,comprised of 30 skilled attorneys.
Its experience include numerous industries, including banking, energy, financial services, insurance, oil and gas, anti-trust, construction, manufacturing, mortgage, pharmaceutical, real estate, retail, torts, technology and telecommunications.
Though known for their ability to handle the clients' most demanding litigation issues, the litigators first evaluate if litigation can be avoided and handle the cases in a strategic and cost-effective manner.
Representative work include:
- Guyer & Regules successfully represented leading companies BASF Uruguaya S.A. (Uruguayan company) and BASF SE (parent company) in a judicial suit filed by its former distributor of Uruguay, Solaris Tecnología Agrícola S.A. of their agrochemical products.
- Won in first and second instance in a sophisticated case filed against a private concession operator of the international airport in Montevideo, Puerta del Sur S.A. (part of the holding Corporación América) by the airline companies Austral Líneas Aéreas-Cielos del Sur S.A. and Aerolíneas Argentinas S.A. due to two bird ingestions.
Handling a high profile case filed by Electroingeniería against UTE (Uruguayan electricity public authority due to damages of over USD 72 million produced by the illcit disqualification of its bid.
Chambers Review
Guyer & Regules is a heavyweight firm with a market-leading dispute resolution practice boasting multifaceted experience in this area. The team is particularly adept at advising on complex international arbitration proceedings involving state-owned entities, as well as civil and commercial litigation relating to breach of contract, consumer protection and civil liability. The department offers additional expertise in administrative disputes, spanning competition, finance and construction.
Work Highlights
- Guyer & Regules represented LG Electronics in a suit filed by Incotel, claiming damages relating to alleged breaches of contract for an amount surpassing USD2.7 millionin Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The dispute resolution team at Guyer & Regules is broad and specialises in different areas. It provides great service, managing complex and sophisticated matters excellently."
"Guyer & Regules' lawyers provide immediate responses, have profound knowledge and always have an objective and broad vision. They are professional and dedicated to any matter."
"The dispute resolution team at Guyer & Regules is broad and specialises in different areas. It provides great service, managing complex and sophisticated matters excellently."
"Guyer & Regules' lawyers provide immediate responses, have profound knowledge and always have an objective and broad vision. They are professional and dedicated to any matter."
Notable Practitioners
Leading light Carlos Brandes continues to elicit stellar praise for his practice representing clients in contentious commercial and administrative proceedings in Uruguay.
"We turn to Carlos Brandes for our most complex cases. He has good negotiation skills, good judgement and a vast understanding of the business, giving us confidence and peace of mind."
"Carlos Brandes is one of the best professionals we have worked with. He provides clarity and support at every step."
Well-regarded partner Mariana Santo continues to demonstrate her expertise representing clients in contentious administrative proceedings in Uruguay.
"Mariana Santo understands the particularities of our industry, allowing her to manage the most complex matters. Her recommendations are very valuable."
Senior associate Macarena Fariña continues to garner significant recognition from clients for her experience in the dispute resolution field in Uruguay, which includes bankruptcy proceedings and disputes relating to contracts and unfair competition.
"Macarena Fariña is responsible, proactive and very committed. She knows our business and always makes a great assessment of the possible risks, allowing us to make the right decisions."
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