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FERRERE

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Uruguay


FERRERE

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FERRERE participates in the region’s largest and most complex banking and finance transactions, maintaining relationship with local regulators, which allows to anticipate problems and identify opportunities.

The team has notable experience in capital markets focusing on structuring sophisticated transactions, benefiting from the international training of the firm’s members.

FERRERE participates actively in securitization of financial assets, such as consumer loans, collections of future flows of funds, credits against the Government, delinquent loan portfolios, taxes and real estate assets.

The group assists world’s major banks on their financing transactions and represents nearly all multilateral credit organizations, including IDB Invest, CAF and IFC. The firm advises on project financing and represents companies in almost every sectors of activity.

FERRERE pioneered with the creation of a Fintech team, which provides tailored legal advice to all types of ventures -banking and non-banking players, in any of their business verticals-, working together with experts from new technologies, compliance, IP and data protection.

The team also developed a Sustainability Finance practice group, which advises various stakeholders on green finance, ESG and sustainability. FERRERE advice on the development of financing structures with a focus on positive impact and ROI, including bonds (green, social and sustainability) and blended financing in line with the UN SDGs and the Global Compact.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Uruguay

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

FERRERE has a front-running banking and finance practice in Uruguay with a standout offering in the capital markets space, routinely assisting clients with public and private placements of debt and equity. Its distinguished practitioners regularly advise on corporate and acquisition finance, as well as the financing of large-scale infrastructure projects. The team offers top-tier experience advising banking clients on a range of lending operations and non-contentious banking regulatory matters, including licensing, ongoing regulatory compliance and approvals for acquisitions and disposals in the financial sector.

Work Highlights

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  • FERRERE advised Navios South American Logistics on the Uruguayan legal aspects of a USD400 million Norwegian bond issuance and advised the bondholders' trustee on related security documentation.

Strengths

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  • FERRERE is the most solid department in the market due to its banking and finance experience. The firm is highly specialised and is best suited to handling complex and sophisticated matters, while its response times are always tailored to the needs of the business.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • FERRERE’s team is among the best in Uruguay and compares favourably with the leading international firms active in the region. The department has a keen understanding of business needs and consistently provides practical, relevant and commercially-focused advice on banking and finance matters.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Diego Rodríguez
    Band 1Diego Rodríguez

    Diego Rodríguez

    Highly esteemed partner Diego Rodríguez has market-leading experience in the Uruguayan banking, finance and capital markets arena. He regularly acts on lending transactions, financial sector M&A mandates and the structuring of cross-border investment funds, with particular strength in securitisations and financial trust matters.

    • Diego Rodríguez stands out for his extensive experience. He combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic approach, and I particularly value the clarity and simplicity of his advice on banking and finance matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
    • Diego Rodríguez is one of the foremost banking lawyers in Uruguay. His extensive experience enables him to understand complex issues quickly, provide timely advice and deliver solutions that are both commercially sound and tailored to our business needs.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Sebastián Ramos
    Band 2Sebastián Ramos

    Sebastián Ramos

    Experienced partner Sebastián Ramos demonstrates a strong lender-side practice, with a notable focus on cross-border financings, syndicated lending, acquisition financings and refinancing transactions.

    • Sebastián Ramos combines strong technical expertise with a respectful, client-focused approach and is always willing to dedicate time to supporting clients. His guidance in banking and finance matters consistently adds significant value.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchCecilia Trujillo
    Associates to watchCecilia Trujillo

    Cecilia Trujillo

    Associate-to-watch Cecilia Trujillo receives strong recognition in the banking and finance arena in Uruguay. She is well placed to assist clients on capital markets matters, investment funds, trust structures and financial-sector transactions.

    • Cecilia Trujillo consistently provides prompt and appropriate responses to our banking and finance requirements, demonstrating a strong level of commercial understanding and a practical approach to problem-solving.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchLucía Olloniego
    Associates to watchLucía Olloniego

    Lucía Olloniego

    Associate-to-watch Lucía Olloniego garners strong recognition for her work in banking and finance matters in Uruguay. She regularly advises lenders, sponsors and investors on a range of financing, refinancing and investment mandates.

    • Lucía Olloniego is recognised for her availability and willingness to help. She understands our business inside and out, and it is a pleasure to work with her.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at FERRERE (4)

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