Bragard Abogados > Montevideo, Uruguay > Firm Profile

Bragard Abogados > Firm Profile

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.

Montevideo, Uruguay

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Bragard Abogados > Firm 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.

Montevideo, Uruguay

Focus On

Corporate M&A in Uruguay

BRAGARD is a well-established full-service Uruguayan firm. Our day-by-day clients are the best proof; they are partners in progress. Clients at BRAGARD encompass major international conglomerates, making significant inroads in Uruguay. It has a highly regarded department which is constantly excelling in corporate advisory and high-value M&A deals. When in need of creative and innovative deal structures and facing important corporate conflicts, clients specially rely on Bragard for their broad expertise. It is openly known for providing counsel to national, international and multinational companies from a wide range of sectors and activities, and being particularly skilled handling transactions involving financial services, oil & gas, and public sectors.

For the last years, BRAGARD´s stand-out both locally and in the international arena as a serious and strong player in corporate and M&A work has been noticed. The ability to gather high-profile clients and its intervention in relevant transactions within the international market is evident. BRAGARD continually advises its clients not only in response to their requests, but also going beyond and giving a visionary proposal on the corporate front, directing future moves.

Besides the excellent M&A advisory, BRAGARD has a solid Corporate Law practice. As an example, giant Spanish DISA, Estudio Gómez Platero, SURA, Oxiteno, SunPartners, Kimberly-Clark, Balanz, Zonamerica, Megal, El Observador and Rofex are some of the examples of day-to-day clients in the firm.

This consideration has been lately confirmed with the advisory on Amplifon´s group landing in Uruguay. Amplifon is the world´s leading hearing aid retailer and service provider and has engaged Bragard to assess potential opportunities for expanding its presence in Uruguay, which finally implied the Company´s acquisition of Audical group, national leader on the hearing aid field. The conducted endeavor included specific considerations and potential synergies to facilitate Amplifon´s entry into the Uruguay market. This initiative positions Amplifon to further strengthen its presence in Uruguay´s burgeoining hearing services sector, ultimately reinforcing its position as a global leader in the hearing care industry. Bragard´s advisory services are instrumental in guiding Amplifon´s strategic decision-making, ensuring the company´s ability to make informed choices in pursuit of its expansion objectives.

There is no doubt BRAGARD is a full-service law firm, but its prowess in navigating intricate deals and financial situations regarding M&A matters is outstanding. The law firm embodies a consortium of distinguished professionals, many of whom have graced some of Uruguay´s most prestigious law firms.

Always looking forward to providing excellent service, BRAGARD is also implementing a mentoring process where the most experienced partners transfer their expertise and experience to associate lawyers of the firm. This not-so-common practice is an innovate resource that allows us to think that the future of the Company is sustainable and in good hands.

The Corporate and M&A Department at Bragard stands tall under the astute leadership of Agustina Bomio. Agustina, a prodigious corporate and tax advisor, who 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. Being the leader of the Corporate and M&A department, Agustina and her team regularly face challenging transactions and deals involving relevant interventions within the Uruguayan market. Day-to-day matters include M&A transactions, formation, acquisition and dissolution of commercial companies, legal recognition of branches, structuring of various trusts (administration, financial, guarantee and investment), recurrent corporate advisory during the lifespan of companies and corporate planning and reorganization. More complex objectives also include comprehensive due diligence processes for domestic and international companies, advisory on shareholder and participation agreements and the recent development of Zorzal Inversiones Tecnológicas, Uruguay´s first simplified issuer of public offering.

BRAGARD´s corporate team has also recently provided legal counsel to prominent Uruguayan developer La Buonora and Associates for its strategic joint venture with Kopel Sanchez, a very well-known construction company that constantly innovates on its field. Our firm advised on and structured the terms of the joint venture agreement, enabling the alignment of business objectives between the two partners, paying special attention to the complex corporate framework that La Buonora implied, considering its ambitious growth strategy.

Agustina´s assessment was a key tool for Terminales Graneleras Uruguayas´ (TGU) share restructuring, including a specific focus on matters associated with competition law, given TGU´s position in the Uruguayan market as one of Uruguay’s largest port stations. We also advised on the legal procedure to renew the concession of the port of Nueva Palmira. The ramifications of this engagement are substantial. TGU fortified its market position and contributed to a diversified maritime sector. This undertaking serves as a pioneering model for similar in Uruguay, enhancing both TGU’s capabilities and market dynamics.

Montecon, the main operator of public areas referred to public areas, containers, general cargo and project cargo, providing an integral world-class service, becoming the largest port operators in Uruguay. Our team has advised the Company on diverse legal issues, including M&A transactions and regulatory advisors.

Another recent key matter includes an exhaustive due diligence process conducted on NODUS group, for its acquisition by Ultramar, a maritime company of utmost importance. This process included negotiations and legal structuring as to proceed with the acquisition of shares and exhaustive assessment to Global Shipping Paraguay and Unimarine Paraguay on their association with Navemar, Paramar and Grupo Dos Santos.

Our corporate department does not fall short on regulatory advisory as well, enabling companies to fully trust our consulting services. Deals involving complex regulatory matters such as health and food industry related transactions have been successfully solved by our team.

All in all, it is clear that BRAGARD´s comprehensive assessment is a key aspect in the construction of our respected position in the market. It is not only our wish to move forward with an extensive assessment, but we are taking clear and direct actions and proposals to do so, enabling our Corporate and M&A department to excel on its practice activities.

abomio@bragard.com.uy – Agustina Bomio