Magela Ramon > Hughes & Hughes > Montevideo, Uruguay > Lawyer Profile

Hughes & Hughes has a successful track record in commercial and criminal courts and administrative law proceedings. Asset recovery and insolvency are key areas of expertise, and the team represents significant clients in the financial sector. It is regularly called upon by clients to advise on breach of contract, abuse of dominant position and inheritance claims. The practice has expertise in a wide range of sectors, with specialist knowledge of the pharmaceutical and real estate industries. Dispute resolution specialist Bernardo Porras leads the group, bringing extensive experience in insolvency and asset recovery to the team. Practice co-head Alfredo Taullard plays a lead role in commercial arbitration at both a national and international level. Senior associate Agustina Silva represents clients in fraudulent insolvency litigation. Magela Ramon is also an active senior associate in the team, and associate Felipe Riva is another name to note.

Hughes & Hughes‘ tax team has a strong background in advising companies on the establishment and expansion of operations in Uruguay. It advises on corporate and tax structures for infrastructure projects, investments and commercial, industrial and services activities in the country. Tax audits and tax litigation are other prolific areas for the team, which also advises on the application of double tax treaties. Alejandro Horjales is head of the tax, outsourcing and transfer pricing team, supported by Haroldo Espalter, who advises international clients on foreign investment and the development of operations in Uruguay. Associate and certified public account Miguel Rocca co-leads the tax team, specialising in tax planning on behalf of both national and international clients. Magela Ramon, associate, brings public sector experience at the National Tax Office to the team and advises on foreign trade.