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Bergstein Abogados

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2027 : Uruguay


Bergstein Abogados

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About

Provided by Bergstein Abogados

Litigation has been Bergstein's initial core. The firm has represented clients in numerous matters which became leading cases in their fields, involving issues such as unfair competition, antitrust, parallel imports, trademark protection, moral damages, international bankruptcy proceedings and abusive termination of distribution agreements. The firm’s litigation attorneys handle all type of civil actions, including enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, product liability, insurance claims, and bankruptcy proceedings. Bergstein’s litigation group also provides employers with comprehensive assistance as to labor relations, negotiations with unions, employees` indemnities and labor disputes. The firm’s practice has been unanimously recognized by international publications as a “leading name in litigation”.

Clients (1)

  • Visanet International

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Dispute Resolution - Uruguay

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Bergstein Abogados is a Montevideo-based firm recognised for its broad dispute resolution capabilities across a range of industries. The team regularly advises and represents clients in commercial litigation, arbitration proceedings, insolvency matters, white-collar investigations and complex cross-border disputes. The law firm's client base includes prominent players in the financial services, media and entertainment, and real estate and infrastructure sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Bergstein Abogados represented Totalnet Uruguay in arbitration proceedings arising from alleged anti-competitive actions committed against the company.

Strengths

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  • Bergstein Abogados has experienced lawyers in contentious matters with extensive expertise in strategic corporate litigation. The team is agile and consistently provides objective, clear and precise advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Leonardo Melos
    Band 2Leonardo Melos

    Leonardo Melos

    Key partner Leonardo Melos continues to garner market recognition for his activity advising clients on contentious insolvency proceedings and white-collar crime matters in Uruguay.

    • Leonardo Melos is highly responsive and a strong advocate. He brings creativity to complex matters, offering innovative solutions while maintaining an excellent rapport with clients.

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Uruguay

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