Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : Uruguay
Band 2
About
Provided by Posadas
The firm has a well-established and highly reputed Corporate and M&A team, which has handled some of the most relevant transactions in recent years in a wide range of industries. it also assists local and foreign clients in regular commercial and corporate advice. The combined approach from legal, accounting and tax advisory allows the firm to provide corporate clients with a comprehensive assistance.
Chambers Review
Posadas possesses a highly regarded corporate department boasting significant transactional and advisory experience in Uruguay. The team is particularly skilled in handling foreign direct investment matters for clients across the Southern Cone, including major cross-border acquisitions and divestitures. The firm frequently assists a range of notable clients from the food, agriculture and forestry, and manufacturing industries. Some new additions to the firm's client roster are HIF Global and Aligned Data Center.
Work Highlights
- Posadas advised Global Infrastructure on the acquisition of Atlas Renewable Energy. The matter was valued at USD2 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Posadas's team is dedicated and boasts lawyers with different specialties. Their responsiveness is very fast and they bring business opportunities to us."
"Posadas's team is dedicated and boasts lawyers with different specialties. Their responsiveness is very fast and they bring business opportunities to us."
Notable Practitioners
Distinguished partner Tomás Gurméndez is routinely sought after by key multinational clients for his sophisticated handling and negotiation of M&A transactions and related procedures. He has particular experience in the Uruguayan renewable energy sector.
"Tomás Gurméndez is an extremely talented and sophisticated lawyer."
"Tomás Gurméndez is a very recommendable attorney. He is very knowledgeable and responsive."
Well-regarded partner Andrés Aznarez comes highly commended by interviewees for his thorough due diligence in cross-border M&A deals.
"Andrés Aznarez is very knowledgeable, responsive, pro-deal and creative. He is also experienced in cross-border matters."
Partner Gerardo Caffera Morandi is endorsed by interviewees for his advice on matters concerning corporate governance and commercial agreements in Uruguay.
"Gerardo Caffera Morandi is among the most knowledgeable lawyers we have worked with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Posadas
Uruguay