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About
Provided by Nicolás Piaggio
Practice Areas
Nicolás Piaggio is Co-Chair of the Firm. He works mainly in the Banking and Corporate Department. His experience includes the participation in financing transactions and debt restructurings, sovereign debt transactions (including a direct participation in the several Uruguayan successful multi-billion sovereign debt exchanges), public and private securities' offers, corporate work specializing in complex mergers and acquisitions.
Career
Master in Corporate Law at the University of Montevideo (2000). Linklaters - New York (September 1997 - November 1998). Professor of Banking and Securities Regulations at the Universidad de Montevideo.
Personal
Ranked by Chambers and Partners in Band 1 in the “Banking and Finance” sector and also in Band 1 in the “Corporate” sector.
Nicolas has led the issuance of the first-ever sustainability-linked bond in our country. This deal was awarded as Deal of the Year by IFLR in the 2023 IFLR Americas Awards.
Recognised among prestigious international legal publications such as “PLC Which Lawyer”, “Latin Lawyer”, “Who´s Who Legal” for his outstanding performance in Banking & Finance, Corporate and M&A matters. Nicolás has been distinguished as LACCA Thought Leader 2024.
Co-Chair of the Corporate and M&A Committee of the International Bar Association for the period 2023-2024.
Chambers Review
Latin America
Prestigious partner Nicolás Piaggio continues to be held in the highest esteem by interviewees for his acclaimed practice in the Uruguayan banking and finance sphere.
Outstanding partner Nicolás Piaggio co-leads the department and offers extensive experience advising clients on multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, share purchase agreements and relevant regulatory issues. With particular technology and telecommunications experience, he can be found assisting with transactions involving key companies with regional assets, including those entering the Uruguayan market for the first time.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nicolás Piaggio is simply an elite lawyer. He combines deep market knowledge, a practical approach and empathy towards clients' needs."
"Nicolás Piaggio's experience, professionalism and relationships with clients have made him the most experienced lawyer in the country. He also has great recognition in the market."
"Nicolás Piaggio is brilliant and a point of reference for us. Everyone considers him the top banking lawyer in Uruguay.."
"Nicolás Piaggio's experience, professionalism and relationship with clients have made him one of the key lawyers in the country."
"Nicolás Piaggio is simply an elite lawyer. He combines deep market knowledge, a practical approach and empathy towards clients' needs."
"Nicolás Piaggio's experience, professionalism and relationships with clients have made him the most experienced lawyer in the country. He also has great recognition in the market."
"Nicolás Piaggio is brilliant and a point of reference for us. Everyone considers him the top banking lawyer in Uruguay.."
"Nicolás Piaggio's experience, professionalism and relationship with clients have made him one of the key lawyers in the country."
Articles, highlights and press releases
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"Learnings, challenges, and opportunities in the processes of buying and selling companies."
Guyer & Regules organised, for the second time, an event on legal and financial keys for mergers and acquisitions.
"Learnings, challenges, and opportunities in the processes of buying and selling companies."
Guyer & Regules organised, for the second time, an event on legal and financial keys for mergers and acquisitions.
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