Industry experts widely acknowledge Guyer & Regules as a powerhouse in Uruguay’s banking and finance sector. With a team led by Nicolás Piaggio, the practice has a broad client portfolio, which includes private banks, broker-dealers and pension funds, such as Citibank, HSBC, and Banco Itaú. Piaggio is a leading authority in banking and corporate law, widely recognised as a go-to expert in financial regulation. Nicolás Herrera is sought after for his expertise in high-stakes legal matters. Juan Manuel specialises in banking, project finance and energy, advising lenders, multilaterals and HSBC. Álvaro Tarabal is a recognised expert in banking and finance, with deep market knowledge and experience in novel transactions. Florencia Castagnola is a top banking lawyer and fintech expert, highly experienced in regulatory affairs and a key advisor to Citibank.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction
Key clients
- Citibank
- HSBC
- Banco Itaú
- Morgan Stanley
- JP Morgan
- Bank of America
- BBVA
- IDD
- CAF
- Credit Agricole
- UBS
- Julius Baer
Work highlights
Advised HSBC, Santander and Itau, which were joint underwriters and dealer managers of the deal, which closed on September 10, 2024.
Assisted the Republic of Uruguay in its first issuance of Social Impact Bonds (SIB), raising funds to improve education infrastructure in the country.
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.
Federico Piano
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Nicolás Piaggio
Other key lawyers
Nicolas Herrera; Juan Manuel; Alvaro Tarabal; Florencia Castagnola; Federico Piano; Marcos Payssé