Uruguay 2024 – GC Powerlist
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Uruguay 2024

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Alejandra García Bizzozzero

Adscripta a la gerencia in Banca Mayorista | Banco Itaú Uruguay

Financials

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Alejandro Dario Rataus

Legal manager Southern Cone | Unilever

Consumer products

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Alejandro Kavedjian

Chief compliance officer | Puente Corredor de Bolsa

Commercial and professional services

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Alejandro Rey Jiménez de Aréchaga

Legal counsel | Pluspetrol Uruguay

Energy and utilities

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Betania Silvera Perdomo

Legal coordinator of financial alliances and resource mobilisation | CAF – Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe

Financials

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Carolina Rodriguez Zunino

Deputy general counsel | Corporación América Airports

Transport and infrastructure

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Catherine Romang

Legal and compliance manager of Uruguayan operation | CBC INTL (Grupo Mariposa)

Food

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Cecilia Rodriguez

Senior Counsel (lead counsel/legal manager for Paraguay) - Chief Compliance Officer | Peninsula Investments Group

Commercial and professional services

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Diego Slinger

In-house counsel and business development manager | Scanntech

Information technology

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Federico Gianero López

Legal manager | SACEEM

Industrials and real estate

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Florencia Mesa Dupuy

Gerente de Legales, Compliance y Asuntos Regulatorios | GDN UY

Consumer products

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Ginamaría Miglino

Legal manager | Pilay Uruguay Administradora de Fondos de Inversión

Financials

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Gonzalo Inciarte Larraín

Senior legal manager | Techint Group

Industrials and real estate

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Joaquin Idoyaga Larrañaga

Corporate Vice-President Legal, Compliance, Operational Risk, and Information Technology | SURA Asset Management

Commercial and professional services

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Johanna Atala

Senior Legal Counsel/ Security Services Iberoamerica | Securitas Uruguay

Commercial and professional services

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Jonathan Clovin

Vice president - head of legal | Qubika

Information technology

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José Gabriel Lima Eízaga

Corporate lawyer | Winterbotham Fiduciaria Administradora de Fondos de Inversion

Commercial and professional services

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José Juan Gari Schauricht

Director of legal, risk and compliance | Aiva

Financials

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Lucía Estrada Echevarría

Head of legal, sustainability and corporate affairs | Softys Uruguay

Consumer products

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Lucia Ottati

Legal and corporate affairs manager | Coca-Cola FEMSA

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Natalia Morales

Legal, risk and compliance director | Securitas Uruguay

Commercial and professional services

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Nicolás Barizo Peyre

Head of legal department | Greenock Trust

Financials

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Nicole Borensztejn Beja

In-house legal counsel | Scanntech

Information technology

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Sebastián Pérez

CEO | Valo

Commercial and professional services

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Vanessa Malcolm

Head of legal department | Megalabs

Healthcare

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Veronica Burgueño

General counsel | Henderson & Cía - Tienda Inglesa

Consumer products

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Agustina Perez Comenale

In-house lawyer | Binance

Information technology

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Ana Inés Cancelo

Legal director | Grupo Perez Companc

Commercial and professional services

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Ana Inés Terra Ortiz de Taranco

Corporate lawyer | Christophersen

Transport and infrastructure

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Ana Nocetti Herrera

Director of legal affairs and compliance | Seguros Sura

Insurance

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Andrea Celabe Haro

Director of legal affairs | HRU – Codere (Maroñas Entertainment)

Hotel

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Andrés Rosenbaum

In-house lawyer | Roemmers

Healthcare

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Augusto Formento

General counsel and contract manager - compliance officer | CIEMSA

Industrials and real estate

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Barbara Musso del Olmo

General counsel | BBVA

Financials

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Belén Sosa Hontou

General counsel | Datanomik

Commercial and professional services

Bruno Bertolotti

Head of legal, compliance and public policy lead - Uruguay, Bolivia & Paraguay | Roche International

Healthcare

Bruno Bertolotti is head of legal and compliance, and leads the policy team at Roche for Uruguay, Bolivia and Paraguay. He has over 13 years of experience working in the...

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Carolina Gil

In-house lawyer | Montes del Plata

Materials and mining

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Carolina María Herrera Otero

Legal director and insitutional relations | Corporación América

Financials

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Carolina Secondo Maglia

Head of legal | AstroPay

Information technology

Cecilia Faget

Abogada principal y coordinadora dirección de asuntos legales de tesorería y pasivos | CAF – Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe

Financials

Cecilia’s professional practice has focused on corporate, contractual, banking, and financial markets areas. She has advised various national, international, and multilateral companies on matters related to the capital markets, including...

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Cecilia Larrosa Fernández

Legal affairs manager | Nuevo Manantial

Energy and utilities

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Daisy Sonderegger

Latam legal affairs manager | TERUMO Blood and Cell Technologies

Healthcare

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Federico Ferri

Chief risk officer | Julius Baer

Commercial and professional services

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Florencia Fraga

Lawyer | Banco Itaú Uruguay

Financials

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Gastón Tarabal Villa

General counsel | Peninsula Investments Group

Commercial and professional services

Gaston is the general counsel of Peninsula Investments Group. He has over 14 years of experience, earned his L.L.M. from Columbia University (New York) and his J.D. from the Universidad...

Gonzalo López Adib

Head of Legal, External Communications, GTM and B2C | Equifax

Financials

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Ignacio Posada Leguísamo

Legal and contract management manager | Consorcio Constructor Ferrocarril Central

Transport and infrastructure

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Ismael Pignatta Sánchez

Director of legal affairs and compliance | BALUMA (HOTEL CONRAD)

Hotel

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Joaquin Urioste Arnaude

Head of legal and compliance | Stiler

Industrials and real estate

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Juliana Gutiérrez

In-house lawyer | Carlos Gutiérrez

Consumer products

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Karina Moizo

Legal director | Porto Seguro

Commercial and professional services

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Laura Berkman

Legal manager | CAFAM Administradora de activos de Uruguay

Administrative Body

Laura Kotsachis

Lawyer - director of corporate affairs | Compañia Salus

Food

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Leandro Mestre

In-house lawyer | Grupo Marfrig

Food

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Leticia Lago

Director of institutional relations and regulation | Telefonica Uruguay

Telecommunication services

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Lorenzo Franzini Baitler

Director of legal affairs | Perficient Latin America

Information technology

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Lucía Rocca

Director - compliance and operational risk control | UBS Financial Services

Financials

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Luciano Cabana

Director de servicios corporativos | Ingener

Commercial and professional services

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Manuel Cal

Legal counsel | Gletir Corredor de Bolsa

Financials

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Marcelo Díaz

COO | KASZEK

Commercial and professional services

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María José Echinope Poeymiró

Legal fintech specialist | Mercado Libre

Information technology

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Marta Bentancor

General counsel | HSBC Bank Uruguay

Financials

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Martín Gómez Radío

In-house legal counsel | Scotiabank

Financials

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Matías Gómez

Legal director | COFCO International

Food

Mercedes Otegui Carrasco

Legal manager | Compañía Forestal Uruguaya (COFUSA and Urufor)

Industrials and real estate

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Nicolas Castellano Gard

Corporate lawyer | COUSA

Food

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Nicolás Horta Aguinaga

Gerente de legales y de seguros | Teyma Uruguay

Industrials and real estate

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Pilar Aguerrebere Orozco

Director of legal and compliance | Linde

Materials and mining

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Romina Romero Valdéz

Gerenta de asuntos legales y secretaria general | MAPFRE Uruguay

Insurance

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Sofía Anza

Legal director | Tenfield

Sports and media

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Soledad Rodríguez

Legal director | Los Nietitos

Food

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Valentina Larrobla Ugarte

Head of legal and compliance | Banque Heritage

Financials

I am thrilled to present, on behalf of The Legal 500, the latest edition of the GC Powerlist: Uruguay. This eagerly awaited publication celebrates the exceptional achievements of the nation’s leading in-house lawyers.

This edition showcases the significant impact of in-house counsel on businesses in Uruguay, emphasising their expertise, leadership, and unwavering dedication to excellence. This year’s edition celebrates their remarkable achievements and inventive strategies as they navigate an ever more intricate and demanding landscape.

Readers will find detailed profiles and exclusive interviews with the most esteemed and influential in-house lawyers from diverse industries in Uruguay. These professionals exhibit remarkable expertise in shaping legal strategy, managing risks, and delivering strategic guidance to their organisations. Their accomplishments not only serve as an inspiration to the legal community but also highlight the crucial role in-house lawyers play in driving their companies’ business strategies and overall success.

Our research focused on highlighting the pivotal role of legal departments in safeguarding their organisations against instability and crises. As José Juan Gari Schauricht, Director of Legal, Risk, and Compliance at Aiva, notes, “I view crises as opportunities for organisational growth. For legal, compliance, and risk management teams, they represent moments to shine in environments where other departments, such as sales, often take the spotlight. To excel, it is crucial to align with the company’s overarching strategy and senior management. Understanding business objectives allows us to identify potential risks before they arise and to regularly develop and update crisis scenarios. Furthermore, outlining possible issues and integrating action plans within the organisation’s overall crisis management strategy is imperative. During a crisis, teamwork and communication—both internal and external—are essential, alongside ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams. Strong leadership skills, in conjunction with legal expertise, are crucial for maintaining stability.

Our findings also emphasise the ongoing need for enhanced risk assessment and management, as well as improved communication with other departments to build organisational resilience. Carolina Rodríguez Zunino, Deputy General Counsel at Corporación América Airports, aptly describes the situation: “The legal landscape can shift rapidly during crises, often due to significant changes in legislation or the introduction of urgent regulations. I prioritise flexibility in our legal strategies and continuously map the situation in the countries where we operate, evaluating how our peers are responding […] It is also crucial to share as much information as possible with our team and colleagues in other areas, as well as to clarify the rationale behind significant decisions or those affecting the team or the company. Ultimately, collaborating closely with management ensures our legal approaches align with the company’s objectives, contributing to resilience and long-term success.”

Within this publication, readers will find exclusive content addressing various pertinent topics and challenges faced by Uruguay-based in-house lawyers and their teams. Through their experiences and insights, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the legal landscape in Uruguay, highlighting the indispensable role played by in-house legal teams.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the featured in-house lawyers for their invaluable contributions and for generously sharing their professional journeys with us. We are proud to present this distinguished list, showcasing Uruguay’s most outstanding, dedicated, and celebrated in-house lawyers.

Sara Maggi| Deputy Editor – The Legal 500 GC Powerlist Series 

GC Summit: Taiwan 2025

Legal 500’s 2025 edition of the GC Summit Taiwan 2025 at the Mandarin Oriental Taipei raised the bar for GC-focused, content led events for corporate counsel in Taiwan. The event provided an invaluable opportunity for the in-house legal community in this dynamic and globally respected market to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping their profession in an increasingly complex global landscape.

Opening remarks were delivered by Joe Boswell, Global Editor of The Legal 500’s GC Powerlist series, who welcomed attendees and highlighted the Summit’s central theme of in-house lawyers leading with agility and foresight in a rapidly changing world. Boswell emphasised the strength and dynamism of Taiwan’s legal community, setting the tone for an afternoon of thoughtful and practical dialogue. He then introduced Lois Lin, Chief Legal Officer of Wiwynn Corporation, who officially opened the day’s proceedings with remarks on innovation, collaboration, and leadership within Taiwan’s corporate legal sector, particularly in regards to utilising AI and legal tech tools within a modern legal department.

The first panel Powering Digital Growth: Challenges and Opportunities in Taiwan’s Data Center Landscape, examined the infrastructure driving Taiwan’s digital expansion. Ken-Ying Tseng, Lily Kuo, and Chi Lee of Lee and Li discussed how legal teams can balance rapid technological growth with compliance, sustainability, and innovation, offering practical insights into the evolving regulatory environment surrounding data centres.

The second session, U.S. Tariffs, Export Controls, and Sanctions Under the New Administration: Implications for Taiwan’s Exporters, featured Winston Y. Chan and Matthew S. Axelrod, Partners at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Drawing on their experience as former U.S. government enforcement officials, they provided a compelling analysis of shifting U.S. trade policies under the new administration and their implications for Taiwan’s exporters.

Following this, Winning in the Federal Circuit: Recent Case Studies brought James Lin and Matthew Wawrzyn, Partners at FisherBroyles, to the stage for a fascinating discussion on Federal Circuit litigation strategy. Sharing lessons from cases they personally argued and won, the panellists provided attendees with practical takeaways on managing cross-border IP disputes.

The final session, AI for In-House Legal Teams: Evolution or Revolution?, explored the realities of AI adoption within corporate legal departments. Jolie Shu Chun Liao, Hsiao Wei (William) Tsai, Christine Yang, and Sabrina Chang shared insights into how technology is reshaping workflows, decision-making, and the role of legal teams across industries.

The event concluded with closing remarks from Joe Boswell, followed by drinks and canapés, where attendees continued the discussion in a relaxed setting. The GC Summit Taiwan 2025 reaffirmed The Legal 500’s commitment to providing a platform for Taiwan’s in-house counsel to share experiences, gain insights, and shape the future of the legal profession.