Guyer & Regules, Banking & Finance | Chambers Latin America Profile

About

Provided by Guyer & Regules

Guyer & Regules’ leadership is undisputed advising 66% of the private banks active in Uruguay and two out of three large private pension fund managers. It has also been the only Uruguayan firm in the past 30 years in Uruguayan sovereign debt deals.

Recent highlights include:

Guyer & Regules participated in Uruguay's inaugural Sustainability-Linked Bond assisting Credit Agricole Securities, HSBC Securities, JP Morgan Securities, and Santander Securities.
Guyer & Regules assisted Uruguayan fintech Bankingly to raise US$11 million in a Series A funding round.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - Uruguay

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Guyer & Regules houses a renowned practice that is highly experienced in advising major financial institutions and corporations on sophisticated banking and capital markets mandates in Uruguay. Its pre-eminent team has a high-level track record of handling sovereign debt issuances, as well as local and international offerings of equity securities and bonds for corporate clients. Guyer & Regules remains a firm of choice for cross-border bank lending transactions, with particular expertise in acquisition and project finance mandates.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Guyer & Regules assisted the Republic of Uruguay with its first issuance of social impact bonds, raising funds to improve education infrastructure in the country.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Guyer & Regules' lawyers have the capabilities and technical capacity to lead complex issues. They respond in a timely manner with solutions that are right for our business.

Banking & Finance respondent
Latin America

Guyer & Regules provides a deep knowledge of local issues with an international perspective. They are not your typical local counsel: they are market leaders.

Banking & Finance respondent
Latin America

Guyer & Regules' lawyers have the capabilities and technical capacity to lead complex issues. They respond in a timely manner with solutions that are right for our business.

Banking & Finance respondent
Latin America

Guyer & Regules provides a deep knowledge of local issues with an international perspective. They are not your typical local counsel: they are market leaders.

Banking & Finance respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Nicolás Piaggio

Head of Banking & Finance

Band 1

Prestigious partner Nicolás Piaggio continues to be held in the highest esteem by interviewees for his acclaimed practice in the Uruguayan banking and finance sphere.

You always want to have Nicolás Piaggio on your team for financing matters. It is reassuring to know that he is always there when he is needed.

Nicolás Piaggio has knowledge and recognition in the financial market. He is a reference in this country, an extraordinary partner and an excellent person.

View Profile

Florencia Castagnola

Band 2

Skilled partner Florencia Castagnola continues to elicit impressive market commentary for her activity in banking and finance in Uruguay, particularly on banking regulatory matters.

Florencia Castagnola is experienced at handling regulatory matters. She is an intelligent practitioner who provides quick responses and is always available.

Florencia Castagnola has great customer service and is always willing to defend her clients' interests.

View Profile

Juan Manuel Mercant

Band 2

Well-regarded partner Juan Manuel Mercant garners praise from clients for his profound expertise in banking and finance in Uruguay, especially in project finance.

It is clear that Juan Manuel Mercant is invested in solving his clients' problems. I highlight his care and closeness.

View Profile

Federico Piano

Band 3

Federico Piano enjoys client and peer feedback confirming his notability in the Uruguayan banking and finance sphere.

Federico Piano is an excellent lawyer who provides quality service to his clients. He is always available to deal with queries and is very flexible to accommodate his clients' needs.

View Profile