Department profile
Castellán Abogados

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2027 : Uruguay


Castellán Abogados

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About

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Castellán’s Corporate/M&A practice provides comprehensive advice to local and international companies, from market entry and investment structuring to corporate governance, reorganizations, acquisitions, disposals and other strategic transactions.

The department is recognized for its business-oriented, hands-on approach, combining sophisticated legal advice with a practical understanding of clients’ commercial objectives. A significant part of the practice involves cross-border M&A and foreign investment, frequently acting as strategic local adviser to international groups establishing or expanding operations in Uruguay.

A key differentiator is Castellán’s integrated multidisciplinary model. Corporate lawyers work closely with the firm’s tax, accounting, labour, regulatory, real estate and notarial teams, providing coordinated advice and execution through a single point of contact.

The practice has experience across sectors including retail, technology, financial services, logistics, infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare, automotive and agribusiness.

Castellán has further strengthened its regional capabilities through B-Conex Latam, a transnational firm co-founded with leading firms in Argentina, Brazil and Chile, enabling seamless coordination of multi-jurisdictional matters across Latin America.

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Corporate/M&A - Uruguay

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

The Montevideo-based firm Castellán Abogados continues to garner extensive praise from clients for its acumen in Uruguay's corporate and M&A sphere. The law firm has experience in cross-border corporate transactions, acting for international companies and regional groups on acquisitions, disposals and restructurings. The team also advises on corporate establishment and expansion projects in Uruguay. Its clients include companies from the retail, technology and manufacturing sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Castellán Abogados advised Grupo SADA on the acquisition of Grupo Manatil and five target companies in Uruguay as part of its entry into the Uruguayan market.

Strengths

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  • What truly sets Castellán Abogados' team apart is its combination of strategic vision, technical expertise and close client relationships. It does not just provide legal advice on a transaction; it becomes involved in the business, anticipates scenarios and designs practical solutions that balance risk, governance and efficiency.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Santiago Castellán Batista
    Band 2Santiago Castellán Batista

    Santiago Castellán Batista

    Solid partner Santiago Castellán Batista continues to win extensive praise from clients for his comprehensive advice on corporate and M&A matters in Uruguay. He is particularly sought after for his work on cross-border acquisitions, while also demonstrating considerable expertise in corporate reorganisations and market-entry mandates for international investors.

    • Santiago Castellán Batista is very thorough in his involvement at all levels. He has the technical expertise that allows him to lead M&A processes with complete confidence and effectiveness.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchMariana Fagioli
    Associates to watchMariana Fagioli

    Mariana Fagioli

    Associate-to-watch Mariana Fagioli elicits strong client support for her corporate practice in Uruguay. Her work centres on M&A and corporate restructurings, with additional expertise in governance and contract negotiations.

    • Mariana Fagioli is proactive, reliable and decisive. She adds real value to every matter she handles.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

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