Montevideo, Uruguay+1 other location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
Jean Jacques Bragard
‘Bragard has a deep and detailed knowledge of the local banking environment, capable of solving the most complex problems.’
‘Perfect knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment. The firm has a continuous improvement approach, offering novel solutions in all business areas.’
‘In-depth knowledge of the issues their clients face; excellent and tailor-made service. Each specialist lawyer is highly competent in their sector, and the partners handling the all matters and assist on a day-to-day basis.’
‘They have technical know-how.’
‘Jean Jacques Bragard is very detailed and thorough in his legal counsel.’
International Finance Corporation
Fonplata
Republica AFAP
Fideicomiso Financiero Fondos de Tierras Uruguay (Winterbotham)
Tienda Inglesa
Grupo Sura
Sun Partners Group
Wenance
UFEX Bolsa de Valores y Futuros
Jean Jacques Bragard; Agustina Bomio
‘Strongly committed and professional team. Dedicated, with critical analysis and depth.’
‘Commitment and efficiency.’
‘We appreciate the people skills of the partners, the seriousness and the availability.’
‘The professionalism and seriousness with which they deal with matters.’
‘Quick and knowledgeable responses.’
‘Agustina Bomio is very professional.’
Disa Group
Sun Partners
Sura Group
El Observador
Zonamerica
Megal
Estudio Gomez Platero
As Sports – Enfoque
Tienda Inglesa
TGU
TGLT
Capital Oriental
Electa Trading (Grupo Aluar)
Willis Towers Watson
Bragard is a full-service law firm with long-standing experience in handling complex deals and financial matters. From its very beginning the firm has especially focused on banking, finance and capital markets issues; however, nowadays the firm is well recognized and stands out in numerous M&A, corporate, notarial, international tax, litigation and regulatory matters, providing an excellent and unique integral legal service. Working as a team of experienced professionals has seen the firm gain international recognition, leading to its position as one of the leading business firms in Uruguay. Its managing partner Jean J. Bragard is a legal consultant for United Nations (UNOPS) for project finance.
The firm: Bragard was founded in 2011, and it is the result of a partnership with more than 20 years of professional experience. The team consists of high-value professionals with experience in prestigious Uruguayan law firms. The firm is commonly recognized for having an integral view of their clients issues and needs.
Areas of practice
Banking, finance and capital markets: the firm’s experience and specialization in banking and capital markets has gained national and international recognition. This is the result of more than 20 years of experience, providing legal and structuring services for all participating agents in the financial market, including financial intermediary institutions, brokers, stock exchanges, investment funds administrators, pension funds, financial and general trusts, among others.
Corporate: the firm actively advises foreign and local companies in relation to deal structures, assessment of acquisition proposals, the performance of superior due diligence procedures or on the implementation of productive strategies for acquirers, sellers or acquisition targets.
International tax: the firm provides international tax planning and assessment services, taking into consideration each case in particular. Services in this area also include advice on nationwide taxation in Uruguay, involving direct taxes (such as income tax and capital tax), indirect taxes (such as valued added tax and excise taxes) and customs duties.
Notarial: the firm incorporated notaries with more than 40 years in the notarial field. It specializes on real estate transactions, both urban and rural, residential and office space, mortgage, trusts, among others.
Infrastructure: Bragard is highly recognized for its wide expertise on infrastructure projects; the firm regularly advises on this type of project, such as construction and engineering complex bidding projects, financial structuring and public-private partnerships, and provides advice to project developers and capital investors, among others.
Litigation: Bragard performs countless activities regarding this topic, from court strategies to arbitration award enforcements. Our professionals are highly experienced in the recognition and execution of sentences and arbitral decisions, in both internal and international commercial arbitrations, as well as in investment arbitrations.
Accounting: Bragard performs accounting, labor, tax and regulatory services.
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing partner and head of finance and capital markets | Jean Jacques Bragard | jbragard@bragard.com.uy | |
Head of International tax and corporate | Agustina Bomio | abomio@bragard.com.uy | |
Head of notarial | Alfredo Delgado Sartori | adelgado@bragard.com.uy | |
Head of tax and accounting | Jorge Baglivo | jbaglivo@bragard.com.uy | |
Head of Litigation & Arbitration | María Laura Capalbo | lcapalbo@bragard.com.uy |
Montevideo, Uruguay+1 other location
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Ms María Laura Capalbo | Partner of Litigation&Arbitration | View Profile |
Bragard is an eminent full-service law firm, known for its prowess in navigating intricate deals and financial situations. Bragard’s legacy hinges on its deep-rooted specialisation in banking, finance, and capital markets. Yet, as the markets evolved, so did Bragard. Today, it proudly showcases proficiency across a diverse spectrum, including M&A, corporate law, notarial services, international tax, litigation, and regulatory affairs, thereby offering an unparalleled integrated legal service. This transformation to a holistic service provider stems from a cohesive effort by a brigade of seasoned professionals, which has rightly placed Bragard as a frontrunner in Uruguay’s corporate legal space. At the helm stands Jean J. Bragard, whose accolades include being a legal consultant for the United Nations (UNOPS) in project finance.
Founded in 2011, Bragard’s genesis is a culmination of over two decades of unmatched professional expertise. It embodies a consortium of distinguished professionals, many of whom have graced some of Uruguay’s most prestigious law firms. Bragard’s distinction lies in its 360-degree client-centric approach, where every challenge is met with a tailored solution. The firm’s repertoire spans from supporting local, international to multinational entities, especially those linked to financial services, oil and gas, and the public sectors. This has propelled Bragard from its niche as a financial boutique to a formidable full-service entity both domestically and internationally.
The Corporate and M&A Department at Bragard stands tall under the astute leadership of Agustina Bomio. Agustina, a prodigious corporate and tax advisor, has consistently demonstrated her mettle in challenging transactions and corporate strategies within Uruguay. This acclaim is further echoed by her feature in several noteworthy publications. Similarly, Bragard’s specialists frequently lend their voice to the media, shedding light on prevailing Corporate Law and investment trends. In a strategic move, Bragard recently collaborated with Jaime Miller to establish CAPITAL ORIENTAL, an avant-garde private equity firm with a focus on sustainable projects.
At Bragard, clients are partners in progress. Our clientele encompasses major international conglomerates making significant inroads in Uruguay. The continuous engagement with such entities underlines our unmatched legal prowess. Our spectrum of clients is diverse, including giants like DISA, Estudio Gómez Platero, SURA, Oxiteno, SunPartners, Kimberly-Clark, Balanz, Zonamerica, Megal, and El Observador, to name a few.
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Managing partner and head of finance and capital markets | Jean Jacques Bragard | jbragard@bragard.com.uy | +59826004447 |
Head of International tax and corporate | Agustina Bomio | abomio@bragard.com.uy | +59826004447 |
Head of notarial | Alfredo Delgado Sartori | adelgado@bragard.com.uy | +59826004447 |
Head of Litigation & Arbitration | María Laura Capalbo | lcapalbo@bragard.com.uy | +59826004447 |
Head of tax and accounting | Cynthia Carballo | ccarballo@bragard.com.uy | +59826004447 |
Montevideo, Uruguay+1 other location
BRAGARD Abogados is compromised with creating an equal and inclusive working environment for all its collaborators.
BRAGARD Abogados has more female than male lawyers, something quite unique in Uruguay and Latin America firms. Also, BRAGARD Abogados actively promotes that women perform key roles in the organization. Since 2019, the firm has two female partners, Maria Laura Capalbo and Agustin Bomio, that lead the core departments of Litigation and Corporate and M&A respectively.
Furthermore, the firm is compromised in addressing some structural challenges that women face in the legal sector. In order to help women combine work and family life, the company has established a flexible working plan for its female employees. This plan offers part-time and working from home options.
Moreover, BRAGARD Abogados also launched Bolsa M, a flextime platform for working mothers and female employees, which was inspired by its strategy for assisting women in the workplace. Bolsa M project introduces an employment exchange platform that enables women to readily locate new positions that better suit their demands, enabling women to comfortably manage work and family life. The United Nations awarded the innovative tool with a prize for its impact on empowering women in the workplace.