Headed up by Tomas Gurmendez, the energy and infrastructure team at Posadas has deep expertise in renewable and conventional energy, transport, and social infrastructure and advises both lenders and sponsors on project finance, development, and asset acquisitions. Recent highlights include advising HIF Uruguay S.A. on the development and financing of a groundbreaking USD 6 billion green hydrogen and e-fuel production facility. Gurmendez specialises in infrastructure and energy project financing, PPPs, and cross-border acquisitions and divestments, with a proven track record in renewable energy and transport infrastructure matters. Fernando De Posadas is highly skilled in foreign direct investments in infrastructure, energy and mining projects. Victoria Garabato advises both sponsors and lenders, and has played a pivotal role in some of the firm’s headline transactions. Federico Samudio advises clients on the development, construction, and financing of renewable energy, power generation, and industrial projects, with extensive experience in energy regulation and cross-border transactions.

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Testimonials

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The team's main strength is its understanding of projects from a perspective that extends beyond the purely legal. They possess a strong grasp of the commercial, financial, and operational structure of transactions, enabling them to focus on truly relevant risks and propose practical, actionable solutions. Compared to other teams, I would particularly highlight the direct involvement of senior professionals, their responsiveness, and their ability to work seamlessly with clients, funders, and other advisors. It's a practice highly focused on closing deals, with a clear understanding of the issues that truly impact the project.
What I value most about the team is the trust they inspire in their daily work. They have a very high level of technical expertise, but they also quickly grasp the context, are approachable, and have the discernment to distinguish between issues requiring in-depth analysis and those that can be resolved practically to avoid hindering operations. Victoria Garabato combines extensive experience with a very approachable and pragmatic work style. She conveys confidence in complex situations and has a great ability to organize issues and guide them toward a solution. José María Tais stands out for his commitment, availability, and responsiveness, in addition to his excellent technical judgment. He is one of those professionals who is especially easy to work with because he knows the subject matter well, follows up on progress, and is always on top of what's important.

Key clients

HIF Global
Essential Energy
Stiler
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay
Banco Santander
Cubico Sustainable Investments
LUMIN
Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF)
Hyundai
Matrix Energía
Terminal de Graneles Montevideo

Work highlights

Advised HIF Uruguay S.A. on the development and financing of its project to build a hydrogen and e-fuel production plant in Uruguay, which is set to be the largest foreign investment mandate in Uruguayan history, currently estimated at USD 6 billion.

Assisted Stiler with its participation in the construction works at the Port of Montevideo, a project worth in excess of USD 300 million

Advised Lumin on the execution of the necessary contracts for the construction of its new industrial plant in eastern Uruguay, which will produce plywood boards.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Tomas Gurméndez

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.

Posadas

Uruguay

Projects and energy