Projects & Energy
Latin America Guide 2025 : Uruguay
Band 3
About
Provided by Hughes & Hughes
The firm has provided advice to all types of projects for the development of energy resources in our country.
In particular, we have provided significant assistance to projects for the development of renewable energy, gas pipelines, wind farms, photovoltaics power , the construction of a power plant based on combined-cycled-gas-turbine generated energy, and other infrastructure works related to the transportation of gas supply.
The firm has also advised clients on the exploration of oil resources within the Uruguayan maritime boundaries, having significant experience in the upstream sector.
In wind and photovoltaic projects we have advised sponsors, lenders, and bank agents in the various phases of these projects. We also have significant experience advising contractors and subcontractors involved in major renewable energy projects developed in Uruguay.
Hughes & Hughes is included in the Guide of Participants in Wind Power Energy in Uruguay created by the Wind Power Energy Program of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM), through the Energy and Nuclear Technology Division (http://www.energiaeolica.gub.uy).
Chambers Review
Hughes & Hughes offers a solid projects and energy practice with significant activity handling pulp mill projects, as well as experience advising concessionaires on PPP projects in the transport, education and renewable energy sectors in Uruguay. The team is also well placed to handle regulatory power issues, power purchase agreements and public tenders for transmission lines.
Work Highlights
- Hughes & Hughes advised CIEU (a consortium formed by BTD CAPITAL 12, TECNOVE, CONAMI and BASIREY)on a international public tenderfor the construction and maintenance of social-education infrastructure under a PPP regime.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hughes & Hughes stands out for the effort and responsiveness of its team, providing an excellent quality of service in more than reasonable times."
"Hughes & Hughes stands out for the effort and responsiveness of its team, providing an excellent quality of service in more than reasonable times."
Notable Practitioners
Respected co-head of department Mariana Estrade possesses a well-established practice in the projects and energy arena in Uruguay. Market commentators highlight her expertise in project finance restructuring.
"Mariana Estrade has extensive knowledge, a rarely seen responsiveness and excellent interpersonal relationships."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hughes & Hughes
Uruguay
Clients
Provided by Hughes & Hughes
AKUO ENERGY GROUP
BRITISH PETROLEUM
BTD CAPITAL 12
CENTROS EDUCATIVOS DE PRIMERA INFANCIA S.A. (CEPI)
CONTOUR GLOBAL
DIF Capital Partners
ENAP SIPETROL
EQUINOR
INVENERGY LLC
PETREL
SIEMENS WESTINGHOUSE
UPM Kymmene Corporation
Industries
Provided by Hughes & Hughes
Agribusiness and Forestry
Energy and Natural Resources
Industries and Manufacturing
Infrastructure and Construction