The tax team at Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga offers a multidisciplinary approach which encompasses business structuring, tax planning, project finance, M&A and regulatory compliance. Its work spans key sectors such as finance, construction, energy and tech, advising major corporations like Google, PepsiCo and Santander. The team is led by Julio López, a highly skilled individual with extensive expertise in tax matters. Lopez’s comprehensive advisory services cover complex tax structures, regulatory interpretations and compliance. Senior associate Martin Montoro specialises in corporate taxation, investment structuring and international tax matters. Over the past year, Montoro has advised foreign investors, including Zapag Group, on structuring investments in Uruguay.
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Key clients

  • Santander
  • Mondelez
  • Google
  • Arcos Dorados
  • S.A. de Obras y Servicios, COPASA
  • Viscofan
  • PepsiCo
  • Marfrig
  • Zapag Group
  • Lanas Trinidad
  • Investments Coporation of Dubai

Work highlights

Advising the Zapag Group of Paraguay on tax planning and structuring for an investment of USD 200M for the construction and operation of a new port terminal in the Uruguay River coastline for transportation of cellulose and biofuel from Paraguay.
Advising Nexzur S.A. on a lawsuit against the Government of Montevideo for a big tax reimbursement of USD 50M of undue payments corresponding to the Safety and Circulation Controller Tax for Vehicles Transporting Flammable Products for the period August 2013 through August 2023.
Advising Banco Santander S.A. and other financial institutions of the Santander Group in Uruguay on several tax audits carried out by Local Governments related to municipal taxation.

Lawyers

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

Julio Lopez

Other key lawyers

Martín F. Montoro