Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : Uruguay
Band 3
About
Provided by Hughes & Hughes
The firm provides advice to the major transnational companies operating in Uruguay. We have represented clients in some of the most complex corporate transactions ever.
Decades of experience in this area and being always one step ahead of the constant business developments have allowed our acquiring the specialization needed to design and implement effective legal strategies.
Our services include:
- The sale-purchase of companies with stock-deal and the asset-deal approaches;
- The design of efficient structures to channel foreign investment;
- Company mergers and acquisitions;
- Trusts;
- Corporate and business reorganizations;
- Corporate start-ups;
- Corporate cooperation and technology transfer agreements;
- Corporate recruitment;
- Organization of corporate structures for complex cross-border transactions;
- Ongoing advice on corporate governance;
- Assistance in the organization and management of family businesses, prevention of corporate conflicts, and family protocols;
- Ongoing advice to domestic and foreign companies regarding their day-to-day business activities.
Chambers Review
Hughes & Hughes' distinguished corporate practice group offers vast experience handling transactional and regulatory mandates for an international client base in Uruguay. The firm is routinely called upon by notable companies from the forestry, energy and infrastructure industries. The team provides a wealth of experience handling cross-border acquisitions, in addition to dealing with related due diligence and the negotiation of commercial agreements.
Work Highlights
- Hughes & Hughes advised Solenis and Diversey Holdings on its new integration under which Solenis acquired Diversey. The matter was valued at USD4.6 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hughes & Hughes' team has a very transactional and results-driven approach based on a strong, multidisciplinary service. The firm is client-oriented and has a strong track record in the market."
"Hughes & Hughes' team has a very transactional and results-driven approach based on a strong, multidisciplinary service. The firm is client-oriented and has a strong track record in the market."
Notable Practitioners
Noteworthy partner Haroldo Espalter is frequently seen advising public and private entities on M&A transactions in Uruguay.
"Haroldo Espalter has broad experience and makes even the most complex deals simple."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hughes & Hughes
Uruguay
Members
Provided by Hughes & Hughes
Amira Armand-Ugón
Clara Villaamil
Dayana Brites
Florencia Beyhaut
Florencia Saucedo
Head of Department
Héctor Ferreira
Lucas Galuzzo
Martin Gamarra
Ornella Ballarini
Santiago Camacho
Clients
Provided by Hughes & Hughes
AAK
Afry
Aker Biomarine
Akuo Energy
Alcon Laboratorios
Ansaldo Energía SpA
BBVA
BTD Proyectos
Baluma S.A. (ENJOY Punta del Este)
Carrasco Nobile (Sofitel Hotel Carrasco)
Cielo Azul Cementos y Calizas
Codere Uruguay
Decathlon
Dutch Infrastructure Fund (DIF)
ENAP Sipetrol
Equinor
Foretal Oriental
Fresenius
Grupo Gildemeister
HRU
Invenergy
Nutricia
Rabobank
S.C. Johnson & Son
Samifruit Uruguay
The Rohatyn Group
The Shell Group
Timac Agro
UPM
Veolia
Yazaki
Industries
Provided by Hughes & Hughes
Agribusiness & Forestry
Automotive
Banking & Finance
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy & Natural Resources
Food Industry
Health Care
Hotels and Leisure
Industrial Engineering
Infrastructure
Media and Entertainment
Mining
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate
Retail Trade & Consumer Goods