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FERRERE

Real Estate

Latin America Guide 2027 : Uruguay

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The Real Estate practice group represents developers, investors and buyers on purchases of rural, urban and seaside properties. It also advises on developments involving office buildings, residential complexes, luxury condominiums, hotels and tourist projects. The team facilitates innovative initiatives in the region, as well as a wide range of rural and forestry businesses.

The firm assists investors at all stages, from obtaining residence or citizenship, to choice of the most appropriate vehicle for acquiring and carrying out their projects, contracts in connection with their endeavors (with subcontractors and builders, for example), as well as advice at the sales stage.

In the agribusiness and forestry industry the firm advises its clients on all stages of the production process, from assessment and acquisition of properties, including contracts with suppliers, preparation of agreements for wood sale and forest thinning agreements, leases and pasturing arrangements.

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Real Estate - Uruguay

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

FERRERE is an outstanding full-service firm with a market-leading presence in the Uruguayan real estate arena. Its multi-skilled team is regularly retained by notable domestic and international investors and developers to advise on financing issues and the creation and reorganisation of real estate trusts. The department assists clients with the negotiation of sale, purchase and lease agreements for rural and urban projects, as well as advising on environmental, regulatory and tax mandates linked to real estate developments.

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Work Highlights

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  • FERRERE advised Google on the legal and regulatory aspects of its second data centre investment in Latin America, including real estate matters, permits, contract drafting and other issues related to the project.

Strengths

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  • The real estate team at FERRERE has the capacity to tackle complex challenges and drive projects forward with a strong sense of urgency. We have confidence in the decisions made, knowing we are well supported, and the team feels like a genuine extension of the project.

    Real Estate respondentLatin America

  • FERRERE always excels in managing complex issues, not only through its pro-business negotiation approach, but also through its search for creative and innovative solutions.

    Real Estate respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlos Falco
    Carlos Falco

    Carlos Falco

    Stellar partner and head of practice Carlos Falco is commended for his impressive capabilities in the real estate arena in Uruguay, particularly in transactions, project development and construction matters.

    • Carlos Falco is a highly pragmatic, creative and receptive lawyer. He consistently delivers practical, business-oriented solutions and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to client service.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America

    • Carlos is an outstanding real estate lawyer with exceptional technical expertise and a sophisticated understanding of legal, regulatory, and notarial matters. His broad experience, commercial judgement, and strategic insight inspire confidence in complex decision-making. He leads a first-rate team and is widely recognised as a key figure in some of the most significant real estate transactions in the market.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
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  • Diego Durán
    Diego Durán

    Diego Durán

    Diego Durán represents clients in significant real estate transactions, and is sought after for his particular expertise in the agribusiness sector.

    • Diego Durán is an excellent lawyer who is very proactive and rigorous in his work, with thorough knowledge of the sector.

      Real Estate respondentLatin America
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  • Sofia Vidal
    Sofia Vidal

    Sofia Vidal

    Senior associate Sofia Vidal regularly advises clients on a wide range of real estate matters in Uruguay.

    • Sofia Vidal is very professional, as well as kind and always willing to explain anything we need. Her response time is quick, and her dedication to her work is evident, as she is committed to getting the job done correctly.

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