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About
Provided by Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga (Jr.)
Practice Areas
Energy
Infrastructure and PPP
Mergers and Acquisitions
Project Finance
Career
Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga (Jr) is a Partner at Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga.
He is a member of the Project Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Law practice groups.
Fernando’s focus is on project financings, particularly in the renewable energy and transport infrastructure sectors. He has advised in relation to project financings and refinancings of wind and solar plants, as well as of Public-Private Partnerships for highway, railway and social infrastructure projects.
He also focuses on mergers and acquisitions, particularly in relation to infrastructure projects, but also in the natural resources’ sector.
His practice also includes Corporate law advice to local and multinational clients that span several industries. He teaches “Project Financing Course” at Business Law Master’s Degree of the University of Montevideo.
Related to their prior and present employment:
Partner, Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga, 2017–present.
Counsel, Organization of American States, International Law Department, Washington D.C., 2009–2010.
Professional Memberships
“IV Conference of Central Bank Law” – Panelist on Infrastructure Project Finance by means of securities with special emphasis on PPP Projects, 2015
Publications
“Project Finance in Uruguay” – Latinlawyer, 2012, 2013, 2014
“Mergers & Acquisitions in Uruguay” – Mergers Review, 2012-2013
Chambers Review
Latin America
Head of department Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga garners extensive praise from commentators for his leading position in the projects and energy market in Uruguay.
Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga Jr. attracts praise from clients for his activity in the banking and finance field in Uruguay, with a focus on project finance.
Key partner Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga continues to assist notable construction and banking clients with a range of corporate transactions in Uruguay.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga has an excellent background and is particularly specialised in PPPs and M&A matters. He is an excellent negotiator."
"Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga is the undisputed leader of the practice in the Uruguayan market. His strategic vision, absolute availability and ability to find original solutions are fabulous."
"Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga always demonstrates a deep knowledge of the different issues that we raise and the ability to work in a team."
"FernandoJiménez de Aréchaga is very solid. He has a lot of knowledge, is pro-business and helps to close deals."
"Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga has an excellent background and is particularly specialised in PPPs and M&A matters. He is an excellent negotiator."
"Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga is the undisputed leader of the practice in the Uruguayan market. His strategic vision, absolute availability and ability to find original solutions are fabulous."
"Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga always demonstrates a deep knowledge of the different issues that we raise and the ability to work in a team."
"FernandoJiménez de Aréchaga is very solid. He has a lot of knowledge, is pro-business and helps to close deals."
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