Known for its extensive international network, Guyer & Regules is a key contributor to major M&A transactions in Uruguay. It is highly skilled in representing leading multinational corporations, financial institutions, infrastructure operators, and global brands across sectors such as energy, tech, consumer goods, retail, and financial services. Co-leader Nicolás Piaggio is a notable figure in corporate, M&A, and finance work, recognised by multinational companies as a go-to adviser in complex transactions. Co-leader Corina Bove has extensive experience in corporate law, taking a leading role in some of the country’s most complex M&A transactions. Javier Berdaguer is known for advising on some of the country’s most significant transactions, including a major fintech merger, and for representing leading clients across the entertainment, fintech, and telecoms sectors. Guzmán Rodríguez has experience leading major investments and landmark transactions in Uruguay and advising leading multinational clients. María Emilia Cadenas has been active in major M&A deals, infrastructure projects, and capital markets issuances.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • Guyer & Regules boasts the largest and most experienced corporate law team in Uruguay. Its partners and senior associates are highly experienced lawyers with extensive local and international experience, operating within a firm culture that is strongly client-focused. This client-centric approach is one of the firm's most distinctive features.

Key clients

  • Montes del Plata (Stora Enso – Arauco)
  • Philip Morris – Abal
  • Puerta del Sur – Airport Concessionaire – Grupo Eurnekian
  • Minerva
  • Unilever
  • Apple
  • Casino Guichard-Perrachon
  • Sodimac (Grupo Falabella)
  • Petrobras
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Bacardi Martini
  • Merck

Work highlights

Advised on the sale of PAGNIFIQUE, a Uruguayan group with an international presence and advanced technology for ultra-frozen baked goods, by Linzor Capital Partners, a Latin American private equity firm focused on mid-sized companies.
Advised Froneri International Limited on its acquisition of a 100% stake in Crufi S.A., a Uruguayan family-owned company specialising in the production of ice cream and marketing of frozen foods.
Advised on the sale of 100% of the shares of Adecco Uruguay S.A. and Adeccoiberia S.A., two Latin American subsidiaries of Adecco, following a complex negotiation process across multiple jurisdictions to achieve a successful closing.

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.

Corina Bove
Corina Bove
Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Guzmán Rodríguez
Guzmán Rodríguez
María Emilia Cadenas
María Emilia Cadenas
Practice head

Nicolás Piaggio; Corina Bove

Other key lawyers

Javier Berdaguer; Guzmán Rodríguez; María Emilia Cadenas