Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga’s dispute resolution practice represents multinational corporations, including advising Uruguay’s two largest banks, Santander and Itaú, on restructuring and bankruptcy matters. It handles high-profile cases for global companies and excels in arbitration, antitrust and environmental law. Nicolás Brause, co-leading the team, specialises in financial litigation, handling major cases such as Pluna’s liquidation and the Diamantis Plaza resolution. Mariela Ruanova, co-leader, brings extensive expertise in regulatory matters, fintech and financial innovation. Bruno Steneri, a senior associate, plays a key role in financial and insurance litigation, advising top institutions with unmatched expertise in financial collections. Andrés Tiscornia, also a senior associate, excels in complex litigation.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Both the advisory and litigation teams have demonstrated professionalism and kept us informed of relevant regulatory changes in tax, labour and commercial matters. Their response to our institution's needs has been solid, swift and coordinated.'
  • ‘Accessibility and speed of response. Partners who have had outstanding practice include Bruno Steneri: professionalism, ability to work as a team, speed of response.'

Key clients

  • Google
  • Banco Santander
  • Volkswagen
  • TikTok
  • Dubai Investment Corporation
  • Zambrano & Cia
  • Banco Itaú
  • Amazon
  • Adidas
  • Genacol International Corporation

Work highlights

Representing Google in Uruguay’s cases regarding the right to be forgotten.
Advising Adidas in the millionaire claim filed against all Adidas companies (Adidas International, Adidas Latam, Adidas Argentina and Uruguay), by the former local representative of Reebok, a brand previously bought by Adidas.
Advising Zambrano on the structuring of a private mega-proceeding.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Practice head

Nicolás Brause; Mariela Ruanova

Other key lawyers

Bruno Steneri; Andrés Tiscornia