Guyer & Regules, Projects & Energy | Chambers Latin America Profile

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Projects & Energy - Uruguay

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Guyer & Regules is a top-tier full-service firm with an established reputation in Uruguay. Its noteworthy bench of practitioners boasts exceptional capabilities in handling the financing and development of projects in the oil and gas, renewable energy and transportation areas. The team also provides extensive expertise assisting local and international clients with regulatory matters before the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining. The firm's client roster features well-known lenders, as well as high-profile sponsors.

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Work Highlights

Guyer & Regules assisted APA Corporation with the submission of its binding offer to ANCAP, resulting in it being the awardee of the OFF-6 offshore oil and gas exploration and exploitation block.

Strengths

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Guyer & Regules' team has a deep knowledge of all things Uruguay, including case law and history, local stakeholders and standard business practices. The team carries an impressive breadth and depth.

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The team at Guyer and Regules shows solid technical knowledge, excellent personalised client service, attention to detail and empathy. They always look for the best alternatives for the client.

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Guyer & Regules' team has a deep knowledge of all things Uruguay, including case law and history, local stakeholders and standard business practices. The team carries an impressive breadth and depth.

Projects & Energy respondent
Latin America

The team at Guyer and Regules shows solid technical knowledge, excellent personalised client service, attention to detail and empathy. They always look for the best alternatives for the client.

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Notable Practitioners

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Juan Manuel Mercant

Band 1

Market-leading partner Juan Manuel Mercant is widely regarded within the projects and energy market in Uruguay. He provides extensive guidance on the financing and development of projects. Mercant also offers a wealth of knowledge in the energy sector.

Juan Manuel Mercant is really involved in each matter and is customer-oriented. He goes the extra mile, always thinking of the client and their needs.

Juan Manuel Mercant is an excellent lawyer with extensive knowledge of the energy sector.

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Federico Piano

Band 3

Partner Federico Piano boasts remarkable skills in the Uruguayan projects and energy arena, amassing praise from commentators for his regulatory knowledge.

Federico Piano has an enormous wealth of experience in the projects field to draw upon, which you can tell in each interaction. He uses those tools very well and provides quick answers.

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Federico Susena

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Co-head of department Federico Susena receives praise from interviewees due to his renowned practice advising on projects and energy issues in Uruguay.

Federico Susena always has very good availability. He deals with issues with ease and shows clarity in communication.

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Marcos Payssé

Band 3

Marcos Payssé is well versed in the projects and energy field in Uruguay. Market commentators point to his significant expertise assisting clients with project finance mandates.

Marcos Payssé is a tenacious negotiator and a great ally in the defence of the interests of our company, without losing business perspective.

Marcos Payssé stands out for his ability to combine a deep and detailed analysis of the legal aspects of a business with a very balanced commercial vision.

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