Advising on diverse and complex tax matters, Ferrere’s tax team is a powerhouse in Uruguay, with expertise in supporting the financing and execution of wind energy projects, hydrocarbon exploration, and forestry initiatives. The team has represented a wide range of clients, including multinational corporations, fintech and cryptocurrency platforms, banks and financial institutions, telecoms providers, airlines, logistics and infrastructure operators. Notably, the team has advised Google on all legal and regulatory aspects of its second Latin American data centre investment, a project exceeding USD 850 million. Practice head Gianni Gutiérrez has extensive experience in structuring M&A transactions, financial products, and personal wealth planning, as well as advising on complex tax optimisation for major investment projects and transfer pricing matters. Isabel Laventure is actively involved in the firm’s most complex matters, with strong international expertise, litigation and advisory capabilities, and leads on private client-related matters. María Laura Caffera is highly knowledgeable in foreign trade taxation and leads the customs practice, while Antonella Caraballo focuses on tax and customs matters for both local and multinational clients and plays a key role in all the firm’s tax litigation.
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- The firm's key differentiator is its ability to combine technical rigor with a highly practical approach. Isabel Laventure deserves special mention for her analytical skills, her in-depth knowledge of Uruguayan tax law, and her professional judgment. She particularly excels in interpreting recent reforms and regulatory changes, providing clear, balanced, and reliable advice in areas where regulatory gray areas or uncertainty often exist.
- What sets this practice apart is its deep understanding of the Uruguayan tax system and its ability to provide clear and practical advice in a constantly evolving regulatory environment. The team combines solid technical excellence with a strong client focus and a thorough understanding of the business implications of each tax issue. In particular, Isabel Laventure stands out for her extensive knowledge of general tax advice and her ability to interpret and contextualize recent regulatory changes. Her guidance has been especially valuable in understanding the scope and purpose of various tax reforms implemented in Uruguay, providing a practical perspective that facilitates decision-making.
- Their availability and ability to explain complex topics in great depth are among the main pillars of our trust in the firm. Gianni Gutiérrez and Martín Rosati are highly qualified and friendly lawyers; they fully understand the issues and offer potential solutions.
- It's a top-notch, multidisciplinary team. Their opinions are sound and based on the law. They are far superior to other local firms.
- Nothing can replace decades of completely satisfactory relationships. I especially want to highlight Gianni Gutierrez and Isabel Laventure, with whom we have a long-standing connection. But absolutely the entire team shines and borders on perfection.
- They have all legal, notary and accounting services, with several top-level specialists in each of them.
Key clients
- Binance
- Millicom
- Uber
- DirecTV
- JPMorgan Chase
- JetSmart
- Archer Daniels Midland
- Hidrovias do Brasil
- IBM
- Pluspetrol
- Colgate Palmolive
- Syngenta
Work highlights
Advises Google on all legal and regulatory aspects related to the construction of their second data centre investment in Latin America, which will involve an investment of over USD 850 million.
Advised Millicom on acquisition of the Uruguayan affiliate of Telefónica.
Advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on funding for the development of a green hydrogen (GH) plant in Uruguay.
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Practice head
Gianni Gutiérrez
Other key lawyers
Isabel Laventure; María Laura Caffera; Antonella Caraballo