Bergstein Abogados > Montevideo, Uruguay > Firm Profile

Bergstein Abogados > The Legal 500 Rankings

Uruguay > Tax Tier 2

The practice at Bergstein Abogados is skilled at handling a broad spectrum of taxation matters, including corporate taxation, wealth management and tax litigation. Its client base is well-balanced, serving both large multinationals and small businesses on one side, and families and private individuals on the other. Key clients include JP Morgan, McCormick Uruguay and Aggreko Group; in recent years, it has also gained experience in advising e-commerce platforms. Practice head Domingo Pereira has substantial experience in tax planning, wealth management and defences against the tax authority. Jonas Bergstein specialises in corporate matters, M&A, and international tax planning and distribution systems. Senior associate Guzmán Ramírez supports the partners on litigation.

Uruguay > Corporate and M&A Tier 3

The practice at Bergstein Abogados acts on M&A transactions and provides a broad range of multinationals with day-to-day corporate support. Guillermo Duarte is a particular reference for mergers, acquisitions and investment-related matters. Jonás Bergstein is a further key partner, focusing his practice on international corporate transactions and tax work.

Uruguay > Dispute resolution Tier 3

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.

Uruguay > Intellectual property Tier 4

The IP group at Bergstein Abogados provides copyrights and trade mark counsel in addition to handling patent registration. Senior associate Silvina Vila co-heads the practice and leads on all matters for local and foreign clients, with particular specialism in intellectual property portfolio management, IP litigation and protection of patent and trade mark rights. Vila and fellow co-head Leonardo Melos, who focuses on litigation, are praised by clients as being ‘top-level professionals, responsible, helpful and ethical’.

Uruguay > Labour and employment Tier 4

Bergstein Abogados‘s labour group is best known for its counsel on contentious dismissals, particularly for senior staff. Leonardo Melos specialises in litigation and is the name to note for labour disputes and union negotiations. Alongside him, associate Mariana Pisón‘s expertise covers labour litigation, collective bargaining, social security, and industrial and commercial safety and hygiene. Junior associate Rodrigo Felló provides practice-wide support.