Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga is a powerhouse in Uruguay’s banking and finance sector, regularly advising leading global financial institutions. With deep expertise in traditional banking, the firm has a strong track record advising on infrastructure and project finance transactions, including Uruguay’s largest PPP railway project. Its expertise extends to consumer finance, fintech and insurance, reinforced by the addition of Federico Lemos, strengthening its capital markets practice. Co-leader Nicolás Herrera Alonso has led financing for Uruguay’s first green hydrogen project, the region’s first hydrogen-powered truck initiative and blue loans, while also advising on major financial transactions. Co-leader Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga excels in project finance, M&A and energy matters, with a distinguished track record in renewable energy and PPP financings. Fellow co-leader Mariela Runanova leads counsel for payments sector companies, advising on regulatory negotiations and financial innovation initiatives.
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Key clients
- Delivery Hero
- JP Morgan
- CIEMSA
- CargoLine (Copetrol Group)
- Grupo Vía Central
- Investment Corporation of Dubai
- Infraestructura Arazatí
- Saleno
- Allianz
- CAF
Work highlights
Led the negotiations of the concession agreement with the public utility (SOE) until reaching an agreement, a very lengthy and challenging project given the lack of project finance experience of the counterparty.
Advised JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. New York Branch in connection with the financing granted to SURA Asset Management S.A. (a Colombian company), secured by guarantees granted by different affiliates (including its Uruguayan affiliate).
Acted as lenders’ counsel in the financing of Buquebus S.A. (Uruguay) for the construction of a large electric ferry that will connect Buenos Aires (Argentina) with Colonia (Uruguay).
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Nicolás Herrera Alonso; Mariela Ruanova; Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga
Other key lawyers
Fredrico Lemos