Ferrere

Ferrere is a leading force in Uruguay’s corporate and M&A sector, advising on some of the country’s most significant and complex transactions. It is consistently involved in major banking and insurance M&A deals, representing clients across industries such as retail, energy, agribusiness and pharma. New practice head Santiago Fontana is a highly respected corporate lawyer who specialises in M&A, foreign investments and agribusiness work. Fontana has advised on major deals, including the sale of Marfrig assets to Minerva. Geraldine Ifrán is a key figure in M&A, private equity and banking deals, particularly in the insurance sector. Ifrán recently advised Bimbo Group on its acquisition of Pagnifique.  Manuel Lecuona is a notable expert in corporate structures, M&A and shareholder disputes, with a strong focus on venture capital and energy. Cristina Vignone leads major M&A and due diligence processes for top clients such as ExxonMobil.