With unmatched expertise in all types of disputes, Ferrere continues to stand out in Uruguay, remaining a preeminent choice for clients handling commercial, constitutional, and administrative litigation, as well as arbitration. Additionally, it is known for advising major international corporations, global investors, and large institutional clients such as Uber, Deutsche Bank, Shell, and Hyundai. Practice head Sandra González is recognised for her expertise in complex litigation and arbitration across sectors such as construction, energy, and infrastructure. Alejandro Pintos is skilled in domestic and international arbitration, leading complex commercial disputes – particularly in corporate, media, and bankruptcy matters. Soledad Díaz is known for her work on complex natural resources and infrastructure disputes and additionally has strong arbitration experience. Martín Rosati has been key in high-value international arbitrations and disputes across the energy, infrastructure, and hospitality sectors, including major cases involving Petrobras. Eugenia Cal has niche expertise in family matters. Martin Fridman departed in October 2025.
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Testimonials
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- Soledad Díaz, Sandra Gonzalez, and Martin Rosati are knowledgeable, committed, and very experienced in construction and energy disputes. They also negotiate and litigate against the government regularly, so they know the players and how they think. Additionally, Sandra Gonzalez and Soledad Díaz act as arbitrators in addition to counsel, which gives them another perspective on how to develop and present arguments.
- They are a highly sophisticated legal team, with lots of experience in arbitration and solving disputes involving infrastructure and dealing with government and public issues as well. They have 4 partners fully devoted to dispute resolution, which is unique in Uruguay and with a level of service that matches what you would find in more developed jurisdictions. Also, as they have a regional practice (covering also Paraguay and Bolivia), they have an unusual and useful grasp over the whole South American region.
- In litigation, the lawyers we are working with are: Dr. Alejandro Pintos, Dr. Soledad Díaz, and Dr. Sandra González. Their best qualities, in my opinion, are their empathy, always presented with clarity and information about the issue, and their constant availability.
- Knowledge of legal precedents. Well-structured legal opinions. Practical and actionable advice.
- Full-service firm Extensive knowledge Good level of English Continuous professional development
- Sandra Gonzalez demonstrates a rare ability to be brilliant yet humble and always cooperative. I can't think of anyone better positioned in Uruguay to handle international arbitration. Martin Rosati, for his part, has an unparalleled facility with complex and technical matters, which he combines with a pragmatic and organized approach that his clients greatly value.
Key clients
- Nordex
- Metrogas
- ExxonMobil
- Uber
- Shell
- Petrobras
- KPMG International
- Total
- Hyundai Engineering & Construction
- JPMorgan Chase
- Grupo Cobra
- Katoen Natie
Work highlights
Representing the logistics services company Katoen Natie—the operator of the Montevideo port terminal, the country’s key logistic resource—in a complex dispute triggered by another logistic operator seeking to reverse the agreement reached by Katoen Natie and the Uruguayan Government in the context of their USD 1.5 billion investment dispute.
Representing Bestinver and Aberdeen in two arbitrations worth over EUR70MM in connection with the purchase by Bestinver and Aberdeen of a highway concession in Uruguay built and operated by the Spanish companies Copasa and Espina Obras Hidraulicas.
Representing Siena Enterprises in a bet-the-company shareholder dispute over an investment in the largest free trade zone in Uruguay.
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Eugenia Cal
Practice head
Sandra González
Other key lawyers
Alejandro Pintos; Soledad Díaz; Martín Rosati; Eugenia Cal; Martin Fridman