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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

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Banking & Finance - Uruguay

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Guyer & Regules advised BofA Securities, Citigroup Global Markets and Itau BBA USA Securities as underwriters on a debt issuance of USD1.2 billion by the Republic of Uruguay.

Strengths

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Guyer & Regules has a huge team which is undisputedly a leader of the market. They go above and beyond to satisfy our needs, giving us a lot of confidence.

Banking & Finance respondent
Latin America

Guyer & Regules can boast a complete team with high-level banking expertise, allowing the firm to manage matters of high complexity. They deliver great quality work and very good responsiveness.

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Notable Practitioners

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Nicolás Herrera Oreggia
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Nicolás Herrera Oreggia
Head of Banking & Finance
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Eminent Practitioners
Eminent practitioner Nicolás Herrera is held in high esteem by his peers for his major contribution to the Uruguayan banking and finance sector for more than 20 years.
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Nicolás Piaggio
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Nicolás Piaggio
Head of Banking & Finance
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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.

Nicolás Piaggio's experience, professionalism and relationship with clients have made him one of the key lawyers in the country.

Nicolás Piaggio is brilliant and a point of reference for us. Everyone considers him the top banking lawyer in Uruguay..

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Florencia Castagnola
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Florencia Castagnola
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Band 2

Skilled partner Florencia Castagnola moves up the rankings after eliciting continued impressive market commentary for her activity in banking and finance in Uruguay.

Florencia Castagnola is very dedicated, has deep industry expertise, is very client-oriented and can be counted on for any matter.

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Juan Manuel Mercant
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Juan Manuel Mercant
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Band 2
Well-regarded partner Juan Manuel Mercant gets praise from clients for his profound expertise in banking and finance in Uruguay.

Juan Manuel Mercant's business vision and practical sense have been key for us in the negotiation of issues of the highest complexity.

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Álvaro Tarabal
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Álvaro Tarabal
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 3

Established partner Álvaro Tarabal is sought out by clients to represent them in the placement of shares, project finance and cross-border credit agreements.

Álvaro Tarabal's client service and general level of service is very strong.

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Federico Piano
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Federico Piano
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Band 3

Federico Piano enters the rankings this year following an excellent year of client and peer feedback confirming his notability in the Uruguayan banking and finance sphere.

Federico Piano impresses with his knowledge, business acumen and mettle. He is a great negotiator and is highly respected.

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Guzmán Rodríguez
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Guzmán Rodríguez
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Band 3

Guzmán Rodríguez graces the rankings for the first time following a year of outstanding market feedback for his activity in Uruguay's banking and finance space.

Guzmán Rodríguez has thorough knowledge of the financial sector. He is simultaneously truly smart and pragmatic.

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Marcos Payssé
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Marcos Payssé
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Band 3
Noteworthy practitioner Marcos Payssé is held in high esteem by clients for his finance expertise in the Uruguayan market.

Marcos Payssé is not only very sophisticated and highly respected in the industry, but also always goes the extra mile in terms of service and understanding of commercial and business dynamics.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Guyer & Regules

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Uruguay

Banking & Finance
Nicolás Herrera Oreggia
E
Nicolás Herrera Oreggia
Head of Banking & Finance
E
Eminent Practitioners
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Nicolás Piaggio
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Nicolás Piaggio
Head of Banking & Finance
1
Band 1
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Florencia Castagnola
2
Florencia Castagnola
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Band 2
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Juan Manuel Mercant
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Juan Manuel Mercant
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Band 2
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Álvaro Tarabal
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Álvaro Tarabal
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 3
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Federico Piano
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Federico Piano
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Band 3
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Guzmán Rodríguez
3
Guzmán Rodríguez
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Band 3
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Marcos Payssé
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Marcos Payssé
3
Band 3
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