Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga’s corporate and M&A practice is a dominant force in Uruguay, propelled by its global reach and local expertise. The practice attracts prestigious clients such as Amazon, Google, Techint and Airbus, handling complex cross-border transactions. Notable achievements include McDonald’s renewal of its franchise agreement with Arcos Dorados. Virginia Brause, co-leader of the practice, specialises in high-profile cases for multinational corporations, industrial giants and global brands. Nicolás Herrera Alonso, with vast experience in M&A, leads on significant transactions such as the Santander/ABN Amro merger and advises multinational firms on major deals. Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga Jr has played a pivotal role in major infrastructure, energy and IT M&A transactions, including high-profile exits in renewable energy and key deals in the oil, gas and software sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Dentons Jiménez de Arechaga team, particularly Nicolás Herrera, has made a difference in our experience thanks to their commitment, involvement and human perspective on negotiations. From this premise, everything flowed in a personalised and tailored manner.'
- ‘Up-to-date and extensive experience in the public and private sectors.'
- ‘They have a high level of knowledge of regulations and the business framework, high commitment and quick resolution.'
Key clients
- McDonald´s Franchisee Arcos Dorados and Ronald McDonald´s House Charities
- Kuiper Project For Amazon
- Puig Luxury Brands
- Techint Group
- Prieto Business Group
- Mondelez
- Vesta Software Group
- Copasa
- Montfrio
Work highlights
Represented Arcos Dorados (McDonald´s Latam Franchisee in LAC) on the renewal of its Master Franchise Agreement (MFA) with the McDonald´s.
Advised Jocellyn Fiorito and Leonardo Cruz in their capacity as founders and sellers of Crufi S.A., the market leader in the frozen dairy products (mainly ice-cream) and other frozen foods.
Assisted Banco Santander on the sale of its share interest in Totalnet (Compañía Uruguaya de Medios de Procesamiento S.A.), an acquiring and payment processing company, representing the brand VISA in Uruguay and providing services to all banks as the main VISA processor in the country.
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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Virginia Brause; Nicolás Herrera Alonso
Other key lawyers
Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga Jr; Jimena Gonzales, Mariana Lartigau