Castellan Abogados’s corporate & M&A department is a cornerstone of the firm, and offers strategic legal solutions to both local and international clients across a variety of industries, including real estate, tech, automotive and agribusiness, serving prominent clients such as Kia Motors, GrandVision and SADA Group. Led by Santiago Castellán, the team excels in managing M&A transactions, corporate compliance and risk mitigation. Maria Lucia Acosta enhances the practice with her expertise in complex transactions, risk management and cross-border deals. Associate Mariana Fagioli has rapidly become a key player in corporate governance and transactional law, making significant contributions to high-profile M&A deals and the firm’s international expansion.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Castellán is qualified to work with cutting-edge mechanisms and technologies. They are up-to-date and very dynamic professionals. They respond quickly to customers and suggest the best solutions.'
‘Santiago Castellán and María Lucia Acosta are distinguished lawyers and consultants. They work with a specific focus to solve the demands of each client. They are objective and pragmatic.'
‘Favorable response from the Castellan team. Diligent and agile in responding to situations. A well-trained and comprehensive structure is available to resolve and provide advice on a variety of situations.'
‘Friendliness and availability for requests. Willingness to answer questions or concerns. Dr. Lucia Acosta. Dr. Santiago Castellan. Dr. Mariana Fagioli.'
‘Excellent service, knowledge, and experience in all practice areas and business situations, with excellent coordination among the firm's various members, particularly Santiago Castellan, María Lucía Acosta and Mariana Fagioli.'
‘María Lucía Acosta stands out for her professionalism, proactivity, and excellent knowledge of the law, as well as her handling of clients and colleagues.'
Key clients
- Sada Group
- Aleph Group
- Royal IHC
- Kia Motors
- GrandVision (Luxottica)
- Shift Brazil
- Pilay
- Carmen Steffens
- Alva Creative House
- G4S Secure Solutions International
- Gava Group
- Europartners
Work highlights
Provided comprehensive corporate advisory to GrandVision (Luxottica Group) in Uruguay, leading governance restructuring, intercompany share transfers and compliance enhancement to support its regional integration under EssilorLuxottica.
Advised Kia Motors Uruguay on the negotiation of its new distribution agreement with its Korean parent company, ensuring regulatory alignment and strengthening its market position in Latin America.
Advising SADA Group on its expansion into Uruguay, providing strategic legal support to structure its market entry and optimize its operations in the country.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Santiago Castellán
Other key lawyers
María Lucía Acosta; Mariana Fagioli