Posadas has established a strong reputation in Uruguay’s energy and infrastructure sector, with extensive experience in PPPs, project finance and renewable energy issues. The team’s expertise spans transport, social infrastructure, and more. Tomas Gurméndez, co-head of the practice, is an expert in PPPs, project finance and cross-border energy deals for major clients such as CAF-AM, UTE and Banco Santander. Fernando de Posadas brings significant experience in large-scale energy, infrastructure and mining projects, with a focus on foreign investment. Victoria Garabato is recognised for advising sponsors and lenders on renewable energy, transport and social infrastructure projects. Senior associate Federico Samudio specialises in renewable energy, energy regulation and cross-border transactions, having advised on HIF Global’s green hydrogen project.
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Key clients
- HIF Global
- Essential Energy
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay
- Banco Santander
- Cubico Sustainable Investments
- Lumin
- Corporación Andina de Fomento
- Hyundai
- Matrix Energía
- Terminal de Graneles Montevideo
- BTG Energía
Work highlights
Advising HIF on the development and financing of hydrogen and e-fuel production plant in Uruguay worth USD 6b.
Advising Essential Energy on the development, construction and financing of a greenfield integrated biorefinery plant for the production of renewable diesel and sustainable jet fuel.
Successfully represented Banco Santander and Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay as senior lenders on the financing of a PPP project, for the design, financing, construction and maintenance of a prison.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Victoria Garabato
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Federico Samudio
Practice head
Tomas Gurmendez
Other key lawyers
Fernando De Posadas; Victoria Garabato; Federico Samudio