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EDIFICIO PORTOFINO
AVDA. GORLERO Y CALLE 17
PUNTA DEL ESTE
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Uruguay > Banking and finance Tier 1
Ferrere‘s banking and finance practice is well established in the Uruguayan market, offering top-quality counsel on complex structured finance deals, capital markets transactions, bank M&A deals and regulatory matters. The team cooperates seamlessly with its counterparts in other practice areas, including capital markets and projects, enabling it to provide comprehensive guidance to international banks and investment funds, which are mainstays on its client roster. ‘Outstanding, proactive and precise’ sole practice head Diego Rodríguez
handles securities issuances, syndicated loans, securitisations, bank M&A and regulatory matters. Geraldine Ifrán is a Central Bank regulation expert, and is active on M&A transactions in the banking and insurance sectors; Gonzalo Secco and Sebastián Ramos have notable experience in project finance. Senior associate Federico Lemos is noted for his contributions on fintech, banking and capital markets transactions, while associates Lucía Rosso and Cecilia Trujillo engage in corporate finance and regulatory work, respectively. Since publication, Lemos has been raised to the partnership and will head up the office's fintech practice - effective January 2024 Practice head(s):
Diego Rodríguez
Testimonials
‘Diego Rodriguez and Cecilia Trujillo are both excellent professionals.’
‘Both Diego Rodriguez and Cecilia Trujillo are outstanding. They are both always available to talk and solve any problems, and are proactive and precise; both are very knowledgeable about all the issues we have raised with them.’
‘Ferrere is a large-scale firm in Uruguay, with a group of partners with the best qualifications available. The professionals that make up the practice have a work method that allows clients to trust and rest the treatment of the legal aspects of the business in their hands. They use the appropriate technological tools and for years have cared for and promoted gender balance and diversity.‘
‘Sebastian Ramos is excellent in project finance. One of the best lawyers in Uruguay participating in complex financing negotiations.‘
‘Diego Rodríguez is a reference in financial law and capital markets. He solves complex situations with solvency, proposing practical and appropriate solutions.‘
‘It is a very professional team, where all its members master their areas of expertise. In particular, Ferrere has stood out as one of the first law firms to open a business area linked to fintech and crypto.‘
‘Diego Rodríguez is a specialist in capital market and commercial law issues that positions him as one of the leaders in the area in the market.‘
‘I believe that this practice has the characteristic of always being at the forefront of the segment’s themes.‘
Key clients
CAF-AM
Aberdeen Fund Managers
IDB Invest
UBS
JPMorgan
Credit Suisse
CAF
The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank)
UTE
Joyson Safety Systems
United National Industrial Development Organization (Unido)
Itaú Uruguay
BBVA Uruguay
Patria Investments
Inviu (Banco Galicia Argentina)
Work highlights
- Advised Grupo Cobra, Shell and Santander on a financing for up to $1.2bn for the acquisition of eleven onshore concessions in Brazil from Petrobras.
- Advised IDB Invest on the structuring of a B-bond to finance the Ferrocarril Central railway project.
- Advised UTE on the structuring of a trust to develop a 500kV transmission line that will connect the cities of Tacuarembó and Salto in Uruguay.
Uruguay > Corporate and M&A Tier 1
The large corporate and M&A practice at Ferrere is composed of ten partners, three counsels and 59 associates, whose wide range of specialisations allows ‘a comprehensive approach to each case’. The team is lauded for its ‘high degree of expertise’ in major M&A transactions. It counsels both buyers and sellers in acquisitions and offers corporate guidance to multinationals in the tech, construction and finance sectors. Martín Cerruti heads the team and assists foreign multinationals with major M&A deals. Geraldine Ifrán is ‘highly respected in the market’ and focuses her practice on insurance matters – she is singled out by clients for her ‘solid knowledge and attention to detail’. Santiago Fontana is noted for his experience in agribusiness matters and foreign investment projects, while at associate level, environmental practice leader Cristina Vignone provides corporate guidance. Associate Carolina Piacenza has specific expertise in complex company law and corporate governance and restructuring, and senior associate Clara Porro is signalled for her ‘knowledge and customer service’. Former senior associate Alejandra García left the firm, effective September 2022. Practice head(s):
Martín Cerruti
Testimonials
‘A very well-led team. Always willing to collaborate and go beyond what is asked of them.’
‘Geraldine Ifran is highly respected in the market and by the Uruguayan regulator. She has a lot of experience and is always willing to collaborate to obtain fast and quality results.’
‘The Ferrere team is constantly up-to-date on new trends and lives up to expectations, with extensive knowledge and experience in the field.’
‘Santiago Fontana and Clara Porro are highly trained in their respective areas of expertise.’
‘They have a great capacity for response and adaptation. The diversity of professionals and specialties allows a comprehensive approach to each case raised, which makes them unique. They care about the client and are always open to dialogue.’
‘Geraldine Ifran and Clara Porro stand out for their level of customer service, concern, care and attention to detail.’
‘Ferrere’s M&A practice adds great value because it covers all areas of a project (for example, due diligence) with great expertise in all areas. I highlight the number of excellent women lawyers I worked with at Ferrere.’
‘Among the people I worked with, I would like to highlight the excellent associate Clara Porro. She has an immense capacity for work, proactivity, initiative, pro-business vision. I also highlight the partners Geraldine Ifrán and Santiago Fontana.’
Key clients
ExxonMobil
Microsoft
Vale
Hyatt
Knight Therapeutics
MetLife
DirecTv
Uber
Nestlé
Prosegur
Tiffany
Samsung
Nike
Cargill
BASF
Bayer
H&M
Scotiabank
JCDecaux
Linde
Lactalis
Mapfre
Cummins
Abbott
GlaxoSmithKline
Petrobras
HDI
Archer Daniels Midland
Novartis
Tupperware
Ahold Delhaize
Kingspan
Edenred
IBM
PTP Group
DASA
Globant
Odyssey Group
Trane Technologies
Marsh
Impulse Dynamics
Universal Assistance (Zurich Group)
BARBUSS
Komax
TaTa (De Narvaez Group)
NH Foods
Kingspan
Emergent Cold Latin America
Work highlights
- Acted for Globant on its acquisition of Genexus, a Uruguayan IT company and software developer.
- Advised Insigneo on its acquisition of the the equity interests of Citi Asesores de Inversión Uruguay.
- Advised the Brazilian bank Itaú on the acquisition of stakes in two local fintech companies, Prex and Paigo.
Uruguay > Dispute resolution Tier 1
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.Practice head(s):
Sandra González
Testimonials
‘Alejandro Pintos stands out among all the associates for his expertise in the field and his deep knowledge of regulatory issues.’
‘Ferrere is extremely professional, responsible and meticulous. They deliver strategic insights that are also easy to digest.’
‘Sandra González and Martin Rosati are brilliant and very meticulous in their work, while keeping the interests of the business in mind and sticking to budgets. They are very efficient.’
‘Ferrere’s practice is highly sophisticated, providing a world class level of service.’
‘In terms of diversity, Ferrere is way ahead its competitors; the practice is led by women and the team is diverse overall.’
‘Experience, dedication, client-oriented approach.’
‘Sandra González and Soledad Diaz have an unmatched level of experience in cross border litigation.’
‘The team has proven to be extremely proactive, systematically anticipating my requirements and needs as a client over time. This, in my experience, sets it apart from other law firms in this market.’
Key clients
Nordex
Hyatt
ExxonMobil
Uber
Shell
Petrobras
KPMG International
Total
Hyundai Engineering & Construction
JPMorgan Chase
Grupo Cobra
Katoen Natie
Mattel
Agrifirm
Deustche Bank
Sikeston
Mapfre
Work highlights
- Represented Katoen Natie, operator of the Montevideo port terminal, in a dispute regarding the company’s $1.5bn agreement with the Uruguayan government.
- Represented Shell Bolivia in ICC arbitration against state-owned oil company Yacimientos Fiscales Petrolíferos Bolivianos regarding a hydrocarbon exploitation dispute.
- Represented Hyundai in litigation after Santos Ecuador sought damages for contract termination.
Uruguay > Intellectual property Tier 1
The ‘first-class’ team at Ferrere offers the complete range of IP services, including trade mark filing, litigation and anti-counterfeit work. Clients benefit from the firm’s presence in Montevideo, Tacuarembó, Colonia and the free zone in Aguada Park, Montevideo, as well as its international offices in Bolivia and Paraguay. The firm has a track record advising companies in the pharmaceuticals, food and drink, cybersecurity, media and advertising sectors, as well as Uruguay’s burgeoning domestic cannabis industry. A recent work highlight saw the ‘extraordinary’, ‘solid’ and ‘responsive’ team advise audiovisual company Cimarrón on IP-related matters that arose in the production of several series for Amazon and other platforms. Regional managing partner Agustín Mayer heads the practice and a particular focus on patents, with niche expertise in pharmaceutical product patents. Martín Pesce takes care of data privacy-related matters. Alejandro Alterwain and Stella Weng are highlighted as ‘excellent and hands-on’; Alterwain has participated in key cases involving litigation before the Supreme Court, and Weng specialises in patent and trade mark filing, as well as prosecution.Practice head(s):
Agustín Mayer
Testimonials
‘An extraordinary firm, without a doubt, with a solid, experienced team.’
‘Top-level professionals with an extraordinary human touch, namely Agustin Mayer, Alejandro Alterwain and Stella Weng.’
‘The Ferrere team members complement each other very well, and Stella Weng, Alejandro Alterwain and Maria Eugenia Contreras are excellent professionals.’
‘Highly experienced, short response times, reachable at all times; a team of professionals with a proven track record.’
‘It is a very good practice in trademark filing and prosecution, they are fast, efficient, they understand what the client needs in that aspect.’
‘It seems to me that the lawyer who stands out the most from the office in the area is Stella Weng.’
‘It is a team of professionals that adjusts to the needs of companies and their business realities, which makes the work dynamic very easy.’
‘Excellent team of professionals.’
Key clients
Bayer
Meta Platform
Chery Automobile
CMPC – Softys
Continental
Directv
H&M
Haribo
NBA
Starwoods
Stihl
Abercrombie & Fitch
Issey Miyake
NIO (ANHUI) Holding
Oddity Tech
Equifax
Vertex
FNC (Anheuser-Busch InBev)
Uber
Work highlights
- Acted for Haribo in an objection procedure in sound trade marks.
- Represented German manufacturer Andreas Stihl in an opposition regarding the imitation of its trade mark.
- Assisted a multinational manufacturer of paper products for domestic use in a dispute with Brazilian competitor Santher over a toilet paper trade mark.
Uruguay > Labour and employment Tier 1
The large team at Ferrere is among the strongest choices in Uruguay’s labour and employment space, and exhibits ‘solid knowledge and capabilities, availability and reliability’. Its specialists participate in some of the market’s most complex and high-profile labour litigation cases, as well as dealing with non-contentious labour matters such as advising on due diligence, collective bargaining and negotiations with unions and the government, and internal compliance and in-house training courses. Clients work in such diverse sectors as banking, logistics, energy, technology, retail and agribusiness. Standout work highlights include assessing Finnish company UPM in all labour matters associated with the construction of its new pulp mill, including ensuring compliance with social security and health and safety standards for construction workers; and handling negotiations with the Uruguayan Medical Union (SMU) on behalf of Camsu. Leading figure Verónica Raffo co-heads the practice, along with expert litigator Nelson Larrañaga; and Alberto Baroffio, who is active in collective bargaining matters relating to the construction, energy and finance sectors. At associate level, the key contacts are Giselle Cardoso, Florencia Fitipaldo and Alejandra Añón. Practice head(s):
Verónica Raffo; Alberto Baroffio; Nelson Larrañaga
Testimonials
‘The team members collaborate well with each other.’
‘Verónica Raffo, Alberto Brause, Cristina Muñoz and Martín Cerruti display strong knowledge, availability, technical reports and reliability.’
‘Excellent team.’
‘They are above all great people. Very nice to work with them.’
‘In-depth knowledge of the client’s business. Willingness and creativity to obtain the best result. Legal solidity and pragmatic application to cases. Advice to the full extent of the client. They collaborated in every way.’
‘They understand the customer. They put themselves in the client’s place to see the need and offer the best customized solution.’
Key clients
Uber
Mercado Libre
Globant
Nestlé
Abbott Laboratories
Sabre
Katoen Natie
Enercon
H&M
JC Decaux
Genia (Dasa Group)
Banco Nación
Despegar
Orpea
Casmu
Globalization partners
Velocity
Work highlights
- Advised Riogas on day-to-day labour issues, including collective negotiations and individual relations with its workers.
- Assisted Genia Laboratory with a recategorisation of its payroll in order to be aligned with health industry requirements.
- Assisted Terminal Cuenca del Plata with its negotiations with the government and union.
Uruguay > Projects and energy Tier 1
The large projects and energy team at Ferrere is undoubtedly a market leader, appreciated by clients for its 'professionalism, availability and initiative'. The team attracts clients ranging from international financial institutions to major multinationals, such as Google, Hyundai and ExxonMobil. Although it undertakes traditional hydrocarbons projects, the practice is more particularly focused on renewables and has experience handling major wind and solar projects across the continent. The team is also at the forefront of the development of green hydrogen projects in Uruguay, and is advising German renewables company Enertrag on the Tambor Green Hydrogen Hub project, and Montevideo Gas on projects in Montevideo and Paysandú. Practice head Gonzalo Secco is highly regarded for renewables work, and has participated in the country’s most important projects in recent years. Manuel Lecuona has particular expertise in port and logistics matters, and also leads on renewable projects. Sebastián Ramos specialises in energy, natural resources and infrastructure projects, PPPs and project finance; while the expertise of senior counsel and regulatory team head Cristina Vázquez encompasses administrative law, PPPs and infrastructure. Senior associate Santiago Rodríguez left the firm in June 2022.Practice head(s):
Gonzalo Secco
Testimonials
‘Solid team, business-oriented and available when needed.’
‘The partners are fully involved, without delegating key aspects of the deal to more junior lawyers. They demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex transactions.’
‘Professional excellence without neglecting customer service.’
‘Gonzalo Secco does an extraordinary job.’
‘Professionalism, availability and initiative. My perception is that of being completely covered for any legal need with this practice. Especially as a new company in Uruguay, we need to be able to rely on our legal advisors with complete confidence and that is what we have with Ferrere.’
‘We recommend Manuel Lecuona.’
‘They have provided comprehensive support since the creation of our company, including the drafting of the internal statutes to ensure a smooth development of our activities. In addition, they have advised us in making strategic decisions and have connected us with key players for our growth. Their experience and knowledge have allowed us to have a solid legal foundation and confidence in complying with legal requirements. We believe that this proactive approach and ability to adapt to our needs sets them apart from other law firms. We are especially pleased with their ability to deliver innovative solutions and stay on top of the latest developments in key areas such as technology and collaboration. We believe that its focus on diversity and inclusion reflects the values we seek in our strategic partners and allies.’
‘What really sets their team of lawyers apart from the competition is their commitment to the success of our projects and their ability to fully understand our needs and objectives.’
Key clients
Elera Renovaveis
Enercon
Petrobras
Nordex Acciona
Actis
Atlas Renewable Energy
Shell Exploration
ExxonMobil
Grupo Aldesa
Aberdeen Fund Managers
GSEP
Navios
Orpea
Enel
Agunsa
Terminales Graneleras Uruguayas
Enertrag
Kosmos
Jan de Nul
Hyundai
Cobra (Grupo ACS)
OXY Petroleum
IDB Group
CAF
CAF-AM
Rafisa
Montevideo Gas & Conecta
Intendencia de Paysandú
EX-IM Bank USA
Blue Arrow
Cobra
Fideicomiso REIF
CDPQ
Work highlights
- Advised the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on the structuring of a renewable energy trust in Uruguay.
- Assisted Enertrag with the planning and development of the Tambor Green Hydrogen Hub project in Tacuarembó.
- Advised Allianz Global Investors and IDB Invest on the refinancing and restructuring of the Ferrocarril Central project.
Uruguay > Real estate Tier 1
Ferrere‘s ‘multidisciplinary, ultra professional’ real estate team, lauded as being ‘always up to date on laws and regulations’, is comfortably among the market’s strongest. The practice represents both investors and developers, handling bids, construction contracts, purchases and sales; the forestry, agribusiness and high-end residential sectors are its primary sources of work. The department operates from three offices: in addition to its main base in Montevideo, it assists agribusiness and forestry clients from Tacuarembó, and counsels Argentinian clients from Colonia. The ‘brilliant and practical’ Carlos Falco leads the group and has specialities in real estate financing, agribusiness matters and real estate litigation. Diego Durán, who was promoted to of counsel in October 2022, is building a name for himself in agribusiness matters; he is highlighted for his ‘reliability, proactivity and clarity’. Senior associate Florencia Taboas is particularly active in the forestry sector, and associate Ana Laura Oliveros exhibits ‘excellent client focus and communication skills with strong legal analysis’, assisting with the full scope of matters handled by the practice.Practice head(s):
Carlos Falco
Testimonials
‘Ferrere is one of the best firms in Uruguay and has a highly-trained team that is committed to customer service.’
‘Ferrere has a wonderful team spirit that shines through all of its departments. In the real estate department, they have the expertise required to handle the most complex matters.’
‘Carlos Falco is brilliant and practical lawyer with fabulous emotional intelligence, who is a true pleasure to deal with. He looks for client-focused solutions to complex legal issues, demystifying the legal terrain so that his clients can confidently follow his advice.’
‘Ana Laura Oliveros combines excellent client-focus and communication skills with strong legal analysis.’
‘I highlight Diego Duran for several reasons: reliability, proactivity, predisposition, clarity, and effective decision making.’
‘It is a multidisciplinary, ultra professional, highly-trained team that is dedicated to solving the client’s issue favorably and quickly.’
‘There is no issue the team cannot address – they are always up to date on laws and regulations.’
Key clients
Ventura – Kopel Sanchez
Agroempresa Forestal / Fideicomiso Forestal Bosques del Uruguay
Proa Carrasco – L’Eclat Developers
Global Forest Partners
Hughes & Rienzi
Bosques de las Serranías
Project Platinum (Kimelman + Campiglia)
Bouza Group
Independencia Fondos de Inversión (Independencia Investment Funds Chile)
Nestlé
Dairy producers’ financing fund
GNV GROUP
Work highlights
- Advised Fideicomiso Forestal Bosques del Uruguay IV on its acquisition of 60,000 hectares of forestry land in four Uruguayan departments.
- Advised Project Cosmos on the creation of a public offering financial trust for the construction of corporate and residential buildings in Montevideo.
- Assisted a group of investors with a land acquisition for the construction of a a 19-storey residential, commercial and office building.
Uruguay > Tax Tier 1
Offering ‘simple and creative solutions’ to clients’ problems, the team at Ferrere is ‘dedicated, client-focused and knowledgeable about all aspects’ of tax law, namely sophisticated tax structures and tax litigation. The practice has developed niche expertise in tax matters concerning the energy and natural resources sectors, including the financing and development of wind farms, hydrocarbon exploration and forestry. The practice’s lawyers collaborate with their counterparts at the Bolivia and Paraguay offices as part of the firm’s regional tax group. Practice head Gianni Gutiérrez specialises in the structuring of tax aspects of M&A and financial products, personal wealth planning, and tax optimisation work for major investment projects. Isabel Laventure carries out both tax consultancy and litigation work and leads the firm’s private client practice. At senior associate level, María Laura Caffera is noted for her support on foreign trade taxation matters, and Antonella Caraballo assists with tax litigation.Practice head(s):
Gianni Gutiérrez
Testimonials
‘We hardly have to explain a problem because they understand it right away and immediately give us the best solutions, which are often simple and very creative.’
‘The professionals have an excellent level of skill and knowledge; they are trained, dedicated, expert and client-focused.’
‘Gianni Gutiérrez is knowledgeable and knows how to put the client’s mind at ease.’
‘Isabel Laventure is an exceptional professional, an expert in her area, generous in sharing her experience.’
‘Gianni Gutierrez is a versatile professional. Outstanding for large corporation tax, complex tax matters and HNWIs as well.’
‘Accurate and timely responses to each professional matter we entrusted to the firm.’
‘We are very satisfied with this team to the point that we do not think of looking for other offices.’
Key clients
Uber
Hyatt
DirecTV
JPMorgan Chase
JetSmart
Archer Daniels Midland
Hidrovias do Brasil
IBM
Pluspetrol
Colgate Palmolive
Syngenta
UBS
Nestlé
Sabre
British Gas
Deme Group
Essential Energy
Warnermedia Direct Latam
Berlitz
Institut Pasteur
Joint Distribution Committee
Scotiabank Uruguay
Diageo
BASF
Siemens
Kemira
Work highlights
- Assisted multinational dredging company Deme with obtaining a private ruling request from the tax authority.
- Advised Linzor Capital on the acquisition of a controlling stake in tech company InConcert.
- Represented Uber in litigation and assisted it with its dealings with the Uruguayan tax authority.
Ferrere > Firm Profile
Ferrere is the largest law firm in Uruguay. It has a unique strategy based on highly specialised practice groups covering both industry sectors and areas of legal expertise. This strategy, permitted by size but also consciously promoted for two decades, results in services of the highest quality and cost efficiency for clients.
Ferrere is the only multi-jurisdictional, purely South American law firm. It has +200 attorneys throughout Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay and stands out for its US-style structure, methodologies and policies. The firm has developed international standards and homogeneous services, guaranteed by integrated, vertical practice groups and procedures, and a firm-wide training programme.
Ferrere has a unique strategy based on highly specialized practice groups covering both industry sectors and areas of legal expertise. This strategy, permitted by size but also consciously promoted for two decades, results in services of the highest quality and cost efficiency for clients.
Ferrere is exceptional in the four jurisdictions in which it operates. It is a fully merit based organisation and has a mandatory early retirement policy and a strong focus on promoting diversity, with women making up 30% of the partnership. Many of Ferrere’s lawyers have US or European degrees and have worked for global law firms, financial institutions or at the headquarters of major multinationals. Regional and international companies, as well as global law firms, take advantage of the firm’s footprint to achieve full coverage of the region.
The firm has invested decades of hard work building practice groups dedicated to the areas of both law and industry. The firm’s industry specialization is a differentiating feature that, along with cutting-edge technology, allows it to provide clients outstanding quality legal advice with a high level of cost efficiency. Ferrere’s regional structure and depth of resources also enable it to handle the most complex cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
The firm regularly deploys members of its highly specialised talent pool to any jurisdiction where they may be required, at any time.
Clients: The firm advises mainly multinationals, including five of the top 25 Fortune 500 companies, global financial institutions and some of the largest Latin American companies. Many large global law firms also use Ferrere to complete their coverage of the region, given its multijurisdictional presence.
Main areas of practice
Banking and finance: Ferrere has outstanding work relationships with commercial banks and major multilateral lending organizations operating across the region.
M&A: Ferrere is consistently involved in almost all the market’s biggest and most sophisticated transactions and high-value projects.
Corporate: Ferrere has an outstanding team who is able to handle the biggest, most complex cross-border deals, as well as multi-jurisdictional transactions in the countries it operates in.
Dispute resolution: a significant part of the firm’s dispute resolution work involves the representation of clients who are not corporate clients, but who resort to Ferrere for their most complex commercial, investment, administrative or tax disputes.
Tax: Ferrere’s tax practice group advises clients on all tax matters and participates in business structuring, from corporate mergers or acquisitions through obtaining tax benefits for investment projects.
Employment: Ferrere is equally strong in the entire range of contentious and non-contentious labor and employment matters and focuses on providing high-quality advice on large, complex and highly strategic matters.
Intellectual property: Ferrere represents individuals and companies in developing and protecting their products, in drafting their assignment or license agreements, and in litigation focusing on violation of trademarks, patents, copyrights or unfair competition.
Energy and natural resources: Ferrere represents gas and liquid fuel as well as renewable energy companies. It advises the industry’s principal companies on day-to-day legal affairs, partner relationships, and governmental and regulatory matters.
Anti-corruption/compliance/internal investigations: Ferrere has unmatched experience in risk management and compliance. The firm’s multi-jurisdiction coverage and its practitioners’ international experience assure clients the meticulous and multifaceted approach required by today’s interconnected regulatory environment.
Other fee earners: 250
Managing partner: Agustín Mayer
Montevideo
Edificio Ferrere, Juncal 1392
Montevideo
T: +598 2900 1000
Aguada Park
Paraguay 2141 Oficina 1004 Aguada Park
T: +598 2927 2360
Colonia
Baltasar Brum 571, Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia
T: +598 4523 1517
Tacuarembo
Sarandí 160
Tacuarembó
T: +598 4633 1111
Paso de los Toros
Sarandí 403
T: +598 4633 1111
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Agustín Mayer |
Staff Figures
Other fee-earners : 250Other
Partners : 30Ferrere > Firm Profile
Ferrere is the largest law firm in Uruguay. It has a unique strategy based on highly specialised practice groups covering both industry sectors and areas of legal expertise. This strategy, permitted by size but also consciously promoted for two decades, results in services of the highest quality and cost efficiency for clients.
Ferrere is the only multi-jurisdictional, purely South American law firm. It has +200 attorneys throughout Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay and stands out for its US-style structure, methodologies and policies. The firm has developed international standards and homogeneous services, guaranteed by integrated, vertical practice groups and procedures, and a firm-wide training programme.
Ferrere has a unique strategy based on highly specialized practice groups covering both industry sectors and areas of legal expertise. This strategy, permitted by size but also consciously promoted for two decades, results in services of the highest quality and cost efficiency for clients.
Ferrere is exceptional in the four jurisdictions in which it operates. It is a fully merit based organisation and has a mandatory early retirement policy and a strong focus on promoting diversity, with women making up 30% of the partnership. Many of Ferrere’s lawyers have US or European degrees and have worked for global law firms, financial institutions or at the headquarters of major multinationals. Regional and international companies, as well as global law firms, take advantage of the firm’s footprint to achieve full coverage of the region.
The firm has invested decades of hard work building practice groups dedicated to the areas of both law and industry. The firm’s industry specialization is a differentiating feature that, along with cutting-edge technology, allows it to provide clients outstanding quality legal advice with a high level of cost efficiency. Ferrere’s regional structure and depth of resources also enable it to handle the most complex cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
The firm regularly deploys members of its highly specialised talent pool to any jurisdiction where they may be required, at any time.
Clients: The firm advises mainly multinationals, including five of the top 25 Fortune 500 companies, global financial institutions and some of the largest Latin American companies. Many large global law firms also use Ferrere to complete their coverage of the region, given its multijurisdictional presence.
Main areas of practice
Banking and finance: Ferrere has outstanding work relationships with commercial banks and major multilateral lending organizations operating across the region.
M&A: Ferrere is consistently involved in almost all the market’s biggest and most sophisticated transactions and high-value projects.
Corporate: Ferrere has an outstanding team who is able to handle the biggest, most complex cross-border deals, as well as multi-jurisdictional transactions in the countries it operates in.
Dispute resolution: a significant part of the firm’s dispute resolution work involves the representation of clients who are not corporate clients, but who resort to Ferrere for their most complex commercial, investment, administrative or tax disputes.
Tax: Ferrere’s tax practice group advises clients on all tax matters and participates in business structuring, from corporate mergers or acquisitions through obtaining tax benefits for investment projects.
Employment: Ferrere is equally strong in the entire range of contentious and non-contentious labor and employment matters and focuses on providing high-quality advice on large, complex and highly strategic matters.
Intellectual property: Ferrere represents individuals and companies in developing and protecting their products, in drafting their assignment or license agreements, and in litigation focusing on violation of trademarks, patents, copyrights or unfair competition.
Energy and natural resources: Ferrere represents gas and liquid fuel as well as renewable energy companies. It advises the industry’s principal companies on day-to-day legal affairs, partner relationships, and governmental and regulatory matters.
Anti-corruption/compliance/internal investigations: Ferrere has unmatched experience in risk management and compliance. The firm’s multi-jurisdiction coverage and its practitioners’ international experience assure clients the meticulous and multifaceted approach required by today’s interconnected regulatory environment.
Other fee-earners: 250
Managing partner: Agustín Mayer
Montevideo
Edificio Ferrere, Juncal 1392
Montevideo
T: +598 2900 1000
Aguada Park
Paraguay 2141 Oficina 1004 Aguada Park
T: +598 2927 2360
Colonia
Baltasar Brum 571, Colonia del Sacramento
Colonia
T: +598 4523 1517
Tacuarembo
Sarandí 160
Tacuarembó
T: +598 4633 1111
Paso de los Toros
Sarandí 403
T: +598 4633 1111