Ferrere‘s dedicated banking and finance department is an undisputed leader in banking and finance law in Uruguay, and plays a key role in many of the market’s most complex transactions. Additionally, its dominance in capital markets is evident through its extensive experience in securitisations and bond issuances. Leading the team, Diego Rodríguez is a highly respected expert specialising in banking and finance, including securities issuances, trusts, syndicated loans, regulatory matters, bank M&As and complex securitisations. Sebastián Ramos, an authority in project finance, corporate finance and banking regulation, has overseen the financing of multiple major infrastructure projects. Geraldine Ifrán focuses on banking transactions, Central Bank regulation and insurance, playing a crucial role in major M&A deals and regulatory negotiations.
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- ‘It's a close-knit team with excellent disposition and proven expertise.'
Key clients
- International Finance Corporation
- CAF-AM
- Aberdeen Fund Managers Limited
- Bestinver
- IDB Invest
- UBS
- JPMorgan
- Credit Suisse
- CAF
- The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank)
- UTE
- Joyson Safety Systems
Work highlights
Advising Corporación Andina de Fomento and CAF-AM Asset Management on the financing of the Arazati Project.
Advises Camino a las Sierras on structuring of trust to finance works on Route 9.
Advised DNB Bank ASA, New York Branch and other lenders, on the financing provided to Cooke Uruguay S.A. and Cooke Aquaculture Inc., through the fourth amendment to third amended and restated credit agreement.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Cecilia Trujillo
Practice head
Diego Rodríguez
Other key lawyers
Sebastián Ramos; Geraldine Ifrán; Cecilia Trujillo