Héctor B. Viana > Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga > Montevideo, Uruguay > Lawyer Profile

From registration and acquisition to protection and litigation, Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga advises an impressive list of international players on the protection of IP rights. The team’s IP litigation practice is noted for its cross-border capabilities and also encompasses unfair competition matters and alternative dispute resolution. It excels in the technology space, handling crypto assets, technology procurement, development and licensing, and digital media and software protection. Privacy and cybersecurity are other areas of expertise, including the use of electronic signatures. Héctor B. Viana heads the firm’s TMT team, focusing his practice on the IP aspects of technology matters, as well as copyright and data protection advice. Senior associate Mariana Lartigau is experienced in trade mark applications and due diligence of IP assets. Lucía Aguerre, associate, specialises in trade secrets and unfair competition matters.

Providing both legal and notary support, Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga assists clients throughout the full life cycle of real estate transactions and developments. The team’s expertise encompasses both rural and urban development, as well as real estate for commercial and industrial premises. It advises developers and financers, notably Banco Santander, which the team assists in real estate financing and mortgages and other transactions. Practice head Héctor B. Viana acts for a diverse roster of clients, from investors and financiers to developers, managers, sellers and purchasers, in real estate acquisitions and developments. At the associate level, Aparicio Howard has experience in matters related to construction, leases and condominiums, including real estate disputes. Also qualified as a public notary, María José Rovira advises on rural real estate sales, bringing expert knowledge of ownership of land regulations and transfer permits.