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Guyer & Regules

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2026 : Uruguay

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Guyer & Regules

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As Chambers & Partners states, Guyer & Regules “continues to set the pace in the corporate sphere”, being #1 M&A dealmaker in 2022 according to Latin Lawyer and representing 70% of the top 15 Uruguayan leading exporting companies in 2022.

Recent highlights include:

  • Guyer & Regules advised Brazilian banking giant Itaú in the acquisition of the fintechs Prex and Paigo. Guyer & Regules also acted as counsel to the targets.
  • Guyer & Regules advised Axo Group in the acquisition of Chilean clothing company Komax.
  • Guyer & Regules assisted M Dias Branco in the acquisition of Uruguayan pasta group las Acacias. M Dias Branco chose Uruguay as its first point of expansion.
  • Guyer & Regules assisted Argentina’s Grupo Werthein in acquiring regional entertainment company Vrio from US telecommunications group AT&T. This transaction was awarded as Deal of the Year by Latin Lawyer.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Uruguay

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Guyer & Regules is a market-leading full-service firm with a stellar corporate practice group in Uruguay. The team represents notable local and international clients in high-value acquisitions, divestments and corporate restructurings. Its expertise extends to both domestic and cross-border transactions, frequently handling the incorporation of joint ventures and the negotiation of supply, assembly and commissioning agreements. The firm routinely assists clients from a wide range of industries, including technology, agribusiness and retail.
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Work Highlights

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  • Guyer & Regules acted as legal counsel to Montes del Plata in its recent acquisition of Nuveen Natural Capital Group, which involved the sale of these four major Uruguayan entities.

Strengths

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  • Guyer & Regules are experts in complex M&A transactions. The team endeavours to build personal relationships and they care about customers, which is felt across the team.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

  • Guyer & Regules' Corporate team is the elite of Uruguay, and every businessman wants to have it on their side. They are perfectionists, have excellent professionals and really are experts.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nicolás Herrera Oreggia
    Nicolás Herrera Oreggia

    Nicolás Herrera Oreggia

    Senior Statesperson Nicolás Herrera Oreggia has longstanding experience advising notable Uruguayan and international clients on corporate and M&A transactions. He continues to support the team in the firm's most high-profile cases, including complex commercial agreements.

    • Nicolás Herrera Oreggia is a reference in the market.

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  • Nicolás Piaggio
    Nicolás Piaggio

    Nicolás Piaggio

    Outstanding partner Nicolás Piaggio is a driving force and star individual sought out for his expertise in Uruguay's corporate/M&A arena. Nicolás co-leads the department and offers extensive experience advising clients on multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, share purchase agreements and relevant regulatory issues. With particular technology and telecommunications experience, he can be found assisting with transactions involving key companies with regional assets, including those entering the Uruguayan market for the first time.

    • Year after year, I am impressed by Nicolás Piaggio's knowledge and the calmness with which he handles high complexity cases. He is brilliant and highly respected.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

    • Nicolás Piaggio transmits a lot of tranquillity to the client and is always in control of the situation at hand. Nicolás is the most all-rounder lawyer I know.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

    • Nicolás Piaggio is the best lawyer I have ever met; he always anticipates problems and helps to overcome them with super creative solutions. He is an outstanding member of the legal elite of Uruguay.

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  • Corina Bove
    Corina Bove

    Corina Bove

    Stand out partner Corina Bove has extensive experience and enjoys strong praise from clients for her support advising Uruguayan and multinational clients on M&A transactions and corporate restructuring.

    • Corina Bove is one of the brightest lawyers in Uruguay. She is outstanding in commercial matters, and her legal knowledge and customer service make it feel as if she were a part of my company.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

    • Corina Bove is extraordinary: she shows brilliant strategic thinking, is highly committed, and always goes above and beyond. She handles very complex issues with ease, looking for practical solutions.

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  • Javier Berdaguer
    Javier Berdaguer

    Javier Berdaguer

    Solid Javier Berdaguer continues to attract extensive market recognition for his corporate practice in Uruguay and is regularly seen advising clients on sophisticated cross-border M&A transactions.

    • Javier Berdaguer is an excellent professional who transmits a lot of confidence to his clients and is always available to answer queries in a timely manner.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

    • Javier Berdaguer has a deep knowledge of corporate law; he is a great jurist and an excellent professional.

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  • Guzmán Rodríguez
    Guzmán Rodríguez

    Guzmán Rodríguez

    Rising partner Guzmán Rodríguez continues to enjoy endorsement from peers and clients alike for his strong corporate law practice in Uruguay and for his involvement in noteworthy international M&A transactions.

    • Guzmán is a very creative lawyer with a strategic mindset. He cares deeply about our issues and our projects. He has that business orientation that helps us achieve what we want to in corporate/M&A.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

    • Guzmán Rodríguez is super practical, efficient and a great connoisseur of M&A practice in Uruguay.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

    • Guzmán Rodríguez is extremely clever, driven and pragmatic at the same time. He has the precision of a surgeon and the business savvy of a true businessman.

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  • Emilia Cadenas
    Emilia Cadenas

    Emilia Cadenas

    Senior Associate Emilia Cadenas joins the rankings this year, amassing client praise for her involvement, knowledge and support on their corporate/M&A operations.

    • Emilia Cadenas's work is tremendously effective; she provides her clients with responsiveness, a deep knowledge of corporate/M&A and a vocation for client service.

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