Posadas stands out in the Uruguayan legal market for its innovation and technical expertise, particularly in the use of real estate trusts. High-value real estate projects, from large-scale residential and mixed-use developments to major rural and forestry-related transactions, are core areas of focus for the group. The department advises on all aspects of structuring, land acquisition and complex financing arrangements. Practice head Federico Peñasco has extensive experience in project structuring, trust formation, and notarial matters, playing a central role in key developments. Associate and notary public Lorena Speranza is a vital part of the team, noted for her specialisation in rural assets and notarial work across both urban and rural matters. Nicolas Ferreira, also an associate, contributes strong expertise in foreign investment, M&A and project finance.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Posadas team stands out significantly compared to other Uruguayan firms in the real estate area due to: the excellent level of the professionals on the team, especially Dr. Nicolás Ferreira; their experience in structuring complex deals; collaboration with their notarial and tax teams; and their close, personalised service. They form a team with their clients and the rest of the advisors.'
Key clients
- La Buonora y Asociados
- LUMIN Group
- Celtevik
- Cosmena
- JHSF
- Sterza
- Gomez-Zorrilla Desarrollos
- Nispley - Surmontes BH Inmobiliaria
- Sures Real Estate
Work highlights
Assisted La Buonora y Asociados Desarollos with the overall structuring of a mixed-use real estate project called Cala del Yacht, which involves the acquisition of a large tract of land (and the financial structuring of the deal) in order to develop a select residential, office and commercial project consisting of 6 towers.
Advised LUMIN Group on the purchase of 85 plots (approximately 8,000 hectares) located in the Departments of Cerro Largo and Treinta y Tres for forestry purposes.
Advised Celtevik S.A. on the overall structuring of a real estate project which consisted of purchasing land and developing a residential complex consisting of three towers in Manantiales, one of the most exclusive beach destinations in Maldonado, Uruguay.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Federico Peñasco
Other key lawyers
Lorena Speranza; Nicolás Ferreira