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Bergstein Abogados

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2026 : Uruguay

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Bergstein Abogados

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  • The firm routinely advises clients on virtually all aspects of the law affecting corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, and not for profit entities: this includes mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, incorporation of companies under all forms of legal structures, capital increases and capital reduction procedures, negotiation stock purchase agreements, joint ventures and shareholders agreements, and the filing and maintenance of necessary government licenses and certificates. On a day-to-day basis the firm reviews all types of commercial agreements, including distributorship, agency and franchising agreements.  The firm has a recognized expertise in all matters regarding termination and non-renewal of any of such business relationships. The firm has conducted due diligence work in virtually the entire spectrum of industries.
  • The firm draws on its vast corporate and banking expertise to provide legal advice for the start-up, initiation and further operation of renewable energy projects, with particular emphasis in wind-sourced energy projects and wind parks.

Clients (5)

  • Visanet International
  • Allflex
  • Lexmark
  • Saint Honoré
  • Boston Scientific

Industries (6)

  • Life Sciences
  • Telecommunications
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Project Finance
  • Infrastructure
  • Energy

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Corporate/M&A - Uruguay

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Bergstein Abogados is a dynamic firm experienced in providing corporate advice to Uruguayan and international clients from highly regulated sectors such as pharmaceutical, technology, energy and banking. The team is particularly skilled at handling corporate governance issues, shareholder agreements and local incorporations of foreign entities, as well as negotiating commercial agreements.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bergstein Abogados advised Rolls Royce on registering a branch in Uruguay, to operate from one of its free trade zones.

Strengths

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  • The team at Bergstein Abogados are very professional, they offer a personalised service with clear answers. They are very knowledgeable about all relevant topics in the corporate world.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jonás Bergstein
    Jonás Bergstein

    Jonás Bergstein

    Prominent partner Jonás Bergstein gains significant praise from the Uruguayan market for his extensive experience in international and domestic M&A transactions.

    • Jonás Bergstein is a superb professional with broad corporate commercial vision. He excellently manages his team of lawyers with good leadership.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Guillermo Duarte
    Guillermo Duarte

    Guillermo Duarte

    Solid partner Guillermo Duarte wins praise from clients for his assistance with handling cross-border M&A documentation, due diligence processes and corporate structuring in Uruguay.

    • Guillermo Duarte is an excellent professional in the corporate area. His service includes very good business judgement, common sense and concrete answers to solve problems effectively.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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Uruguay

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