
With deep expertise in capital markets transactions, project finance, structured finance, and regulatory matters, Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga continues to distinguish itself in the banking and finance sector. Co-leader Fernando Jiménez De Aréchaga brings extensive experience across renewable energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, and PPP projects. Co-leader Mariela Ruanova Fernando specialises in banking law, innovation, and technology, with a strong focus on developing the fintech sector. Co-leader Nicolás Herrera Alonso is skilled in corporate law, banking law, M&A, and capital markets and has supported major transactions, including green hydrogen project financings. Federico Lemos participates in complex cross-border transactions, including project finance, capital markets issuances, and fintech regulatory matters. Mariana Lartigau advises banking institutions and financial entities on corporate, financing, and regulatory matters. Alejandra Martínez focuses on banking, regulatory, real estate financing, commercial, and corporate matters.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
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- Highly specific knowledge of the topics covered. Detailed knowledge of the issues he advises on and their background. The relationship with the firm is managed through Dr. Nicolás Herrera.
Key clients
- Delivery Hero
- JP Morgan
- Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay
- Grupo Via Central
- Dubai Investment Corporation
- International Finance Corporation (World Bank)
- Banco Santander
- Socur (Creditel)
Work highlights
Advised the sponsor of Uruguay’s highest-profile infrastructure project: lifted injunctions to enable the Jan 23, 2025 concession signing; after a March 1, 2025 administration change repudiated the deal, it is leading constructive renegotiations to avoid arbitration, with good progress.
Advised Santander on a syndicated facility to Fideicomiso Plan Vale (with HSBC Uruguay, BBVA Uruguay, Itaú, BROU) financing Uruguay’s national packaging-recovery plan.
Advised Banco Sabadell and an international lender syndicate on a USD 191 million facility to the developer of the Dreams Hotel at Playa Esmeralda (Dominican Republic).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga; Mariela Ruanova; Nicolás Herrera Alonso
Other key lawyers
Federico Lemos; Mariana Lartigau; Alejandra Martínez


