Pérez Del Castillo & Asociados’s corporate law practice is led by esteemed lawyers Matias Perez Del Castillo and Miguel Casanova, who specialise in corporate advisory, complex contract negotiations and structuring major business ventures. Castillo provides strategic and commercial guidance to major clients, including Alsea – Café Sirena Uruguay (Starbucks), Edanrey (Chocolates Haas) and Cabify. Casanova, a respected leader in corporate structuring, M&A and financing, advises top clients such as Wenance. A strong second line of senior associates includes Macarena Lapido (corporate and M&A; civil and commercial contracts), and November 2024 hire Gonzalo Trapp (corporate advisory / M&A).
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent professional standards aligned with strong values, working with each team member in this practice is something we cherish.’
- ‘Great team, always pursuing the best solution with a creative approach for each case.’
- ‘The lawyers at this firm have a strong academic background that distinguishes them. They are attentive and agile in handling the clients' business and have excellent interpersonal skills with colleagues from other firms.’
- ‘Outstanding partners and associates include Miguel Casanova, Matias Perez del Castillo and Macarena Lapido. Their solid knowledge of Uruguayan commercial regulations and keen insight into identifying relevant commercial issues in M&A-related contracts are notable.'
- ‘Very responsive and approachable. Delivers high-quality work to tight deadlines. Excellent imaginative and critical thinking to provide solutions.’
- ‘The advantage of this firm is that the client's needs are met by its own partners with extensive experience and track records. This is the case with Miguel Casanova: Miguel understands common business practices, bringing his vast legal knowledge to bear on the company's daily needs, all of which is applied to the specific case.'
Key clients
- Alsea – Starbucks Coffee
- Edanrey (Chocolates Haas)
- National Housing Agency
- Wenance Uruguay
- Malatic – Fábrica
- Nacional de Cervezas - SalusBalsa & Asociados
- Cabify
- Uruguay S.A.
- The Electric Academy
- Solcre Holding
- Arboreal
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Gonzalo Trapp
Practice head
Miguel Casanova; Matías Pérez del Castillo
Other key lawyers
Mariano Aramberri; Gonzalo Tapp