Ferrere‘s dispute resolution team is ’one of the most outstanding in Latin America‘ and represents a stellar list of multinational companies and financial institutions. The practice excels in commercial, constitutional and administrative litigation, as well as commercial and investment arbitration on both a local and international basis. It handles contentious matters across the full range of sectors, representing clients in the pharmaceutical, banking, insurance, real estate and agribusiness industries, among others. Sandra González leads the team and has particular expertise in construction, energy and infrastructure disputes, as well as in contentious proceedings against government entities. Specialising in commercial matters, Alejandro Pintos represents clients in domestic and international arbitration. Soledad Díaz focuses her practice on the natural resources and infrastructure sectors and has an established track record representing clients in ICC arbitration. At the senior associate level, Martín Rosati advises clients on construction, mining and software disputes, while Martin Fridman plays a key role in asset management and recovery matters. Agustina Rodríguez has an active arbitration practice, advising a roster of international clients, and Eugenia Cal handles family law cases. Since publication, Rosati has been raised to the partnership - effective as of January 2025.
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‘The team is the main one in Uruguay and one of the most outstanding in Latin America. It has an excellent team with very complete and competent professionals.’
‘Sandra González is one of the leading women in international arbitration in Latam. She is capable, active and has held important leadership positions in leading institutions, such as the ICC Court. Soledad Diaz is a very talented partner while Martín Rossati is also an enormous asset to the team.’
‘Maximum attention to detail, efficiency and availability. I must highlight Alejandro Pintos.’
‘The additional plus is the broad understanding of the client's field, therefore providing visibility into the country's context so that the company can get ahead in making decisions within the operation. Outstanding partner: Alejandro Pintos.’
‘They are experienced, sophisticated and with extensive experience in ICC and commercial arbitration. They are the only firm in Uruguay with an authentic commercial international dispute resolution practice. They work 24/7, and their teams are always available and cooperative. They have a diverse team, led by two women in arbitration and the many of the leading associates are also women. They have a modern, non-academic approach to the law.'
‘Soledad Díaz is smart, hardworking and with an outstanding command of the law and facts of a case as well as with overall strategic views. She is experienced in cross and able to deal practically with very complex legal issues; particularly in infrastructure disputes. Sandra Gonzalez is extremely experienced in arbitration and international dispute resolution. She has incredible insight to negotiate, especially with public entities and for arbitration selection and dealing with jurisdictional issues. Martin Rosati is also sophisticated and experienced and very thorough in dealing with quantum matters of cases.’
Key clients
- Nordex
- Hyatt
- ExxonMobil
- Uber
- Shell
- Petrobras
- KPMG International
- Total
- Hyundai Engineering & Construction
- JPMorgan Chase
- Grupo Cobra
- Katoen Natie
Work highlights
Advised the local subsidiary of Otravo Topholding on its filing for bankruptcy and restructuring in Uruguay, as well as on litigation related to the bankruptcy, following a declaration of insolvency issued in the Netherlands, which triggered insolvency proceedings in Spain and Argentina.
Advising nearly 400 investors affected by what appears to be a financial scam for more than $14m, implemented by Wenance, which granted small personal loans through an app.
Represented NH Foods in litigation brought by PwC claiming damages in connection with the acquisition of Uruguay’s largest slaughter and meat processing plant.
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Practice head
Sandra González