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FERRERE is at the forefront of the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors, specifically renewables, oil and gas, and transport infrastructure, including PPP. The firm’s specialised practice group has the range of expertise and strength in depth to handle big and complex projects; it is rare for a major deal or project to take place in Uruguay without FERRERE’s involvement. 

No other Uruguayan law firm has such a high number of clients and has been involved in so many projects and project finance in the sector.

FERRERE is the market leader in renewable energy. The firm has in-depth experience in the area and is in a position to handle large and complex cases.  It has a team of practitioners specializing in energy matters who work together with other departments of the firm to provide comprehensive legal advice at local and regional levels.

FERRERE regularly advises the Uruguayan government and government agencies on energy and natural resources matters after winning several competitive bids.

FERRERE’s handled energy matters in conjunction with a long list of leading global law firms in recent years, including Clifford Chance, Jones Day, Linklaters, Allen & Overy, Norton Rose, Simpson Thacher, Milbank Tweed, Baker & McKenzie, among others.

FERRERE has a highly specialised energy practice group, with more lawyers specialised in energy and natural resources than any other firm in Uruguay.

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What the Team is Known For

Ferrere Abogados is a market-leading powerhouse with a stellar reputation in the projects and energy arena in Uruguay. The team possesses exceptional skills in the project finance sphere, routinely representing both lenders and sponsors in the financing of major projects. The firm is also known for handling onshore and offshore bids for oil and gas exploration and exploitation concessions. It also frequently assists notable local and international companies from the power industry, as well as multilateral institutional investors.

Work Highlights

  • Ferrere Abogados assisted Google with the construction of a new data centre in Uruguay, with an investment of USD850 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gonzalo Secco
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Gonzalo Secco
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Pre-eminent partner Gonzalo Secco offers over two decades of experience advising clients on a wide range of energy and infrastructure matters in Uruguay. He is routinely sought out to advise multinationals on the development of energy and infrastructure projects, sector-related M&A transactions and project finance mandates.

Gonzalo Secco is commercial in his approach. He has extensive knowledge of the projects area in Uruguay and is a pleasure to deal with.

Gonzalo Secco always brings to the table his broad experience, not just in energy and financing, but also in the Uruguayan judicial system as a whole.

Sebastián Ramos
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Sebastián Ramos
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Well-regarded lawyer Sebastián Ramos regularly acts as counsel to multinational clients on the negotiation of EPC and O&M agreements and sector-related M&A transactions. He is also well placed to advise both borrowers and lenders on project finance mandates in Uruguay.

Sebastián Ramos is a rock star in the energy field in Uruguay. His technical knowledge in the projects industry and technology always adds a lot of value.

Manuel Lecuona
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Manuel Lecuona
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Dynamic partner Manuel Lecuona continues to receive significant praise from interviewees in the projects and energy arena in Uruguay.

Manuel Lecuona quickly understands the framework of our business and provides us with advice from different angles, with a good level of professionalism and technical solidity.

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Gonzalo Secco
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Gonzalo Secco
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Sebastián Ramos
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Sebastián Ramos
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Manuel Lecuona
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Manuel Lecuona
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