Latin America Guide 2026 : Uruguay
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Guyer & Regules
The team excels for its services both in advisory and litigious labour matters. “The lawyers have deep technical knowledge, are committed to the client and stay up to date regarding changes in the law” as Chambers Latin America reviews. Its lawyers have represented all of the Uruguayan financial entities in the salary collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the banking union and the government, as well as the Chamber of Insurance Companies. Other recent work highlights include advising Sherwin Williams in all labour aspects regarding the closing of an industrial plant, and assisting Petrobras and Eurofarma in labour disputes.
Provided by Chambers
Guyer & Regules is an outstanding full-service firm earning praise for its top-tier labour and employment practice, which has extensive expertise spanning collective bargaining, union negotiation strategies and administrative procedures before the General Inspection of Labour and Social Security in Uruguay. The department is also recognised for its activity in high-level terminations and unfair dismissal litigation.
Provided by Chambers
Guyer & Regules represented the Asociación de Bancos Privados del Uruguay in negotiations regarding the non-renewal of collective agreements.
Provided by Chambers
Guyer & Regules has ethical, proactive and highly trained professionals, who remain at the forefront of changes in the world of work, technology and their impacts on clients.
Guyer & Regules takes the time to understand the complexities of our operations, offering tailored advice and solutions that are effective and adaptable to the changing dynamics of our industry.
Provided by Chambers
Leonardo Slinger is impeccable when explaining every detail of the process that will be undertaken. Once it is started, and throughout it, his recommendations are excellent.
Leonardo Slinger is a professional with vast experience and empathy. He is quickly able to adapt to changes, with good negotiation skills and a conflict-solving profile.
Partner Santiago Madalena continues to receive plaudits from the market for his labour and employment expertise, especially for his involvement in labour termination agreements and advice on salary policies and employee benefits.
Santiago Madalena has been an excellent ally as our employment adviser, offering a combination of experience and knowledge that facilitates our decision-making process.
Associate-to-watch Macarena López enjoys recognition by market commentators for her strong activity in labour and employment matters, particularly in individual labour claims.
Macarena López is above all things a very empathetic and professional person. She demonstrates her knowledge and intention to respond quickly in every consultation we make.
Labour & Employment
Labour & Employment
Labour & Employment
Provided by Guyer & Regules
Santiago Garelli
Daniela Risso
Rodrigo Iglesias
Javier Galperín
Leonardo Slinger
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