Ferrere's tax department sets the standard for excellence in tax advisory and litigation, delivering innovative solutions to complex tax issues. Working in collaboration with its corporate, finance and customs teams, the practice has a strong track record of success in high-stakes disputes and structuring sophisticated tax strategies. Practice head Gianni Gutiérrez is a leading tax expert, renowned for handling complex disputes, M&A structuring and tax optimisatio. Isabel Laventure, a top tax specialist, focuses on M&A and wealth planning. María Laura Caffera, an expert in customs and foreign trade taxation, leads the customs practice. Senior associate Antonella Caraballo specialises in tax and customs matters, plays a key role in tax litigation.
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- ‘The Ferrere team reassures us, considering we are a foreign group that invested in Uruguay. They have been our primary advisors in various matters, including tax matters. Their contribution lies in their understanding of client needs, and speed and responsiveness.'
‘Market knowledge and understanding of client needs. Gianni Gutierrez.'
‘What makes this practice unique is its focus on precision, personalised service and the pursuit of efficient solutions for each case. The team's ability to combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of its clients' businesses is a key difference.'
‘They stand out from their competitors due to their personal approach and commitment to excellence. While other firms may be more bureaucratic or impersonal, here they prioritise clarity, efficiency, and dedication to each case with a practical approach.'
'Their multidisciplinary teamwork, constant updating of knowledge, ample time available to listen to the client and then search for solutions and alternatives, is of unbeatable quality. Whether for common business or for more complicated or urgent matters, Ferrere provides a guaranteed service. As a client, I feel satisfied and confident that I am complying with legal and tax requirements.'
‘Gianni Gutierrez is second to none when it comes to tax matters in Uruguay. He is a trusted source of advice not only for his clients but also for legislators themselves. His warmth, knowledge, and dedication make him unique. Gianni knows how to listen to his clients; he immediately understands what they need, and his case studies lead to the best and most effective solutions, providing the peace of mind of complying with the law. He is also a perfect leader; his team provides clients with supreme quality service.'
Key clients
- Uber
- DirecTV
- JPMorgan Chase
- JetSmart
- Archer Daniels Midland
- Hidrovias do Brasil
- IBM
- Pluspetrol
- Colgate Palmolive
- Syngenta
- UBS
- Nestlé
Work highlights
Advised Embraer on the sale of a fleet of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force.
Successfully represented one of the main Uruguayan private hospitals in the challenge of a resolution by the Social Security Agency declaring that the hospital’s tax exemption did not cover social charges for special services.
Advised Nuseed in a transaction that involved the purchase of assets of the Uruguayan company LEBU, a local company in seed production and distribution, marking the entry of the Nuseed group into the Uruguayan market.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Gianni Gutiérrez
Other key lawyers
Isabel Laventure; María Laura Caffera; Antonella Caraballo