A large team at Ferrere represents clients in all manner of disputes, carrying out commercial, constitutional and administrative litigation, as well as local and international arbitration. It regularly represents multinational corporations and international financial institutions in such diverse sectors as construction, pharmaceutical, energy, real estate, finance and agribusiness. The practice cooperates closely with its counterparts in the corporate, banking and finance and labour departments, as well as those in its Bolivian and Paraguayan offices. Practice head Sandra González has vast experience in disputes with government entities, as well as in those concerning energy and infrastructure projects. Alejandro Pintos is particularly strong in litigation and corporate and media disputes, whilst Soledad Díaz specialises in corporate and commercial disputes, in particular those regarding natural resources and infrastructure. Senior associates Martín Rosati and Agustina Rodríguez focus on local and international arbitration.

The expertise of the ‘diverse’ and ‘diligent’ team at Guyer & Regules encompasses civil, commercial and administrative litigation, as well as arbitration. It has notable experience representing clients in the automotive, energy and manufacturing sectors, and is currently instructed by several of the major international banks with operations in Uruguay, among them HSBC and Citibank. Carlos Brandes steers the practice and leads on complex civil and commercial litigation and arbitrations, with particular strength in insurance and banking disputes. Mariana Santo focuses on administrative law, counsel Macarena Fariña specialises in international private law and litigation, and Federico Carbajales assists clients with both litigation and arbitration. Senior associate Ana Paula González provides counsel on domestic and international arbitrations, with niche expertise in disputes related to product liability and alleged consumer law violations. Senior associates Cecilia Orlando and Martín Balmaceda provide valued assistance on litigation matters.

The team at Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga is particularly strong in commercial litigation, and also aids clients with arbitration. It continues to assist big-name multinationals from an array of sectors, and its client base was bolstered in the last year with the additions of Amazon, Volkswagen and Adidas. Two seasoned partners lead the practice: Nicolás Brause specialises in financial litigation, antitrust and bankruptcy law and is credited with devising ‘efficient and creative solutions’ and having a ‘deep knowledge of the market’. Alongside him, Mariela Ruanova handles financial litigation and plays an important role in maintaining the firm’s relationship with major banks. Counsel Juan Andrés Urgoiti, senior associate Bruno Steneri and associate Andrés Tiscornia provide the partners with valued support.

The 'very organised' team at Hughes & Hughes is well established in the dispute resolution market, and its members handle litigation as well as alternative dispute resolution matters. The firm boasts a number of major clients, among them Finnish paper giant UPM and BBVA Uruguay, across a wide range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, real estate, aviation and telecoms. The practice is led by Alfredo Taullard and Bernardo Porras, who handle both arbitration and litigation. Senior associate Agustina Silva actively assists with all matters and has particular experience in bankruptcy and insolvency litigation. Associates Magela Ramon and Felipe Riva are additional names to note.

Posadas houses a ‘solid and dedicated’ team in the dispute resolution arena that is known for its work in civil, commercial, and administrative litigation and class action lawsuits, with additional experience in arbitration and mediation. Luis Nin Estévez co-leads the department and has ample experience in civil and administrative litigation, having represented local and international clients in an array of industries across his 35-year career. Clients signal co-head Valeria Techera as a ‘professional’ who ensures that the client-attorney relationship is ‘fluid’; she defends the interests of public companies and multinationals operating in Uruguay in commercial litigation. Of the pool of non-partner lawyers dedicated to dispute resolution, three senior associates stand out for special mention. Nicolas Pallas, who focuses on civil litigation and the drafting of legal agreements, and Virginia Yellinek and Emiliano Opertti, who support on civil and commercial litigation.

The ‘extremely knowledgeable’ team at Bergstein Abogados handles litigation and arbitration for a range of domestic and international companies. The group recently assisted the Brazilian Government with the collection of credit against CITA, a Uruguayan transportation company. Practice co-head Leonardo Melos specialises in litigation, arbitration and the negotiation and review of loan and shareholders agreements, and Domingo Pereira leads alongside him. At associate level, Silvina Vila is active on civil and commercial disputes.

Olivera Abogados represents a host of domestic and foreign companies, as well as individuals, in a diverse range of disputes. Founding partner and experienced litigator Ricardo Olivera García co-leads alongside Nicolás Paseyro. Laura Chalar and Valentina Quinteros are the names to note at associate level.