Ferrere has a leading real estate practice, advising on major transactions across agribusiness and forestry, as well as financings and litigation. It remains at the forefront of large-scale developments, including the USD 300M Platinum project, and leverages the firm's expertise in finance, tax and dispute resolution. Carlos Falco, head of the practice, is a recognised expert with vast experience in complex real estate transactions, corporate financing and agribusiness matters. He advises foreign investors on major residential developments in Punta del Este and has expertise in renewable energy and mining projects. Counsel Diego Durán specialises in real estate and agribusiness, playing a key role in some of Uruguay’s largest land acquisitions. He advises on large-scale data centre projects, forestry land transactions and industrial expansions. Senior associate Florencia Taboas has deep expertise in structuring complex real estate transactions, including mortgages, leasing and due diligence, with a strong focus on forestry and residential developments. Leading associate Ana Laura Oliveros advises major developers and provides full legal support for significant timberland investment funds.
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Testimonials
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- ‘An excellently led professional team that works alongside the client to resolve situations.'
‘Excellent people. Humble personally and firm professionally. Great dedication and commitment.'
‘The Ferrere team is highly integrated, enabling a holistic view of each topic; they are specialists in each of their areas.'
‘They have a strong vocation for closing deals, a quality that's not easy to find in a lawyer. They often find solutions and resolve complications and unforeseen issues.'
‘Ferrere has the best team spirit of any of the hundreds of international law firms I have worked with over the past forty years. The lawyers and staff are all very proud to be part of the Ferrere team, and the work ethic and team spirit is impressive.'
‘Carlos Falco (partner). An absolutely fantastic lawyer, the best of the best, tier 1. Carlos has an amazing intellect, tremendous experience, and is highly practical and innovative. He’s a delight to work with.'
Key clients
- Ventura – Kopel Sanchez
- Agroempresa Forestal / Fideicomiso Forestal Bosques del Uruguay
- Proa Carrasco
- Global Forest Partners
- Hughes & Rienzi
- Bosques de las Serranías.
- Project Platinum
- Bouza Group
- Independencia Fondos de Inversión
- Nestlé
- Dairy Producers' Financing Fund
- GNV GROUP
Work highlights
Advising Project Cosmos, a development of Kimelman architects and Campiglia, on the construction of three towers in the most expensive area of Montevideo.
Advising Kopel Sanchez on more than +15 projects currently under construction in Montevideo and Canelones.
Advising Biosfera Austral (a Chilean developer) on two projects the company will develop in José Ignacio, Uruguay.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Carlos Falco
Other key lawyers
Diego Durán; Florencia Taboas; Ana Laura Oliveros