About

Provided by Guyer & Regules

Guyer & Regules has a strong comprehensive dispute resolution team, with participation in the most relevant and high-value cases in Uruguay,comprised of 30 skilled attorneys.

Its experience include numerous industries, including banking, energy, financial services, insurance, oil and gas, anti-trust, construction, manufacturing, mortgage, pharmaceutical, real estate, retail, torts, technology and telecommunications.

Though known for their ability to handle the clients' most demanding litigation issues, the litigators first evaluate if litigation can be avoided and handle the cases in a strategic and cost-effective manner. 

Representative work include:

  • Guyer & Regules successfully represented leading companies BASF Uruguaya S.A. (Uruguayan company) and BASF SE (parent company) in a judicial suit filed by its former distributor of Uruguay, Solaris Tecnología Agrícola S.A. of their agrochemical products.
  • Won in first and second instance in a sophisticated case filed against a private concession operator of the international airport in Montevideo, Puerta del Sur S.A. (part of the holding Corporación América) by the airline companies Austral Líneas Aéreas-Cielos del Sur S.A. and Aerolíneas Argentinas S.A. due to two bird ingestions.
  • Handling a high profile case filed by Electroingeniería against UTE (Uruguayan electricity public authority due to damages of over USD 72 million produced by the illcit disqualification of its bid.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Uruguay

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What the Team is Known For

Guyer & Regules is a heavyweight firm with a market-leading dispute resolution practice boasting multifaceted experience in this area. The team is particularly adept at advising on complex international arbitration proceedings involving state-owned entities, as well as civil and commercial litigation relating to breach of contract, consumer protection and civil liability. The department offers additional expertise in administrative disputes, spanning competition, finance and construction.

Work Highlights

  • Guyer & Regules represented Roche in an antitrust litigation due to Urufarma filing an administrative complaint against the client before the Antitrust Authority.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carlos Brandes
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Carlos Brandes
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Leading light Carlos Brandes continues to elicit stellar praise for his practice representing clients in contentious commercial and administrative proceedings in Uruguay.

Carlos Brandes is a professional of the highest level. In addition to the kindness and respect with which he addresses his customers, his commitment to the cause is absolute.

We rely on Carlos Brandes for the most complex matters. His technical expertise, knowledge, advice and recommendations are highly valued, especially when it comes to identifying possible risks.

Mariana Santo
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Mariana Santo
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Well-regarded partner Mariana Santo continues to demonstrate her expertise representing clients in contentious administrative proceedings in Uruguay.

Mariana Santo provides regular contact, with a professional and agile level of response in all cases, as well as a comprehensive advice.

Cecilia Orlando
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Cecilia Orlando
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Counsel Cecilia Orlando breaks into the ranking table this year amassing client praise for her support in their dispute resolution matters, including litigation and international investment arbitration.

Cecilia Orlando is a fantastic lawyer, with a strong ability to find the best solution, even in the most difficult situations.

Macarena Fariña
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Macarena Fariña
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Counsel Macarena Fariña continues to garner significant recognition from clients for her experience in the dispute resolution field in Uruguay, which includes bankruptcy proceedings and disputes relating to contracts and unfair competition.

Macarena Fariña stands out for her legal level and her friendly treatment, which allows her to achieve excellent results with counterparts.

Ranked Lawyers at
Guyer & Regules

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Uruguay

Dispute Resolution

Carlos Brandes
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Carlos Brandes
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Band 1
Mariana Santo
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Mariana Santo
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Cecilia Orlando
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Cecilia Orlando
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Band 4
Macarena Fariña
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Macarena Fariña
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Band 4

Members

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Ana Paula González

Cecilia Orlando

Federico Carbajales