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It is by far the largest and most experienced team in the country, recognized by Chambers Latin America as a “market-leading department with a deep bench of seasoned professionals offering long-standing expertise in this practice area”. This practice, which has an unmatched senior team of 2 partners, 2 counsels and 4 experienced  senior associates,  has a very strong presence in REITs, residential and touristic developments, industrial plants and commercial retail stores as well as agribusiness and forestry investments.

Recent highlights include:

  • Advising Fondo Compass in the construction, development and commercialization of  5 residential condominium projects in, totaling  approx. 600 apartments.
  • Advising  Argentinean renowned businessman Manuel Antelo in the development  of a car shopping mall and retail center called  Car One in a 12-hectare plot.
  • Advising Atlantico a landmark-to-be in Punta del Este, awarded Best Mixed Use Development in Uruguay Award by the Central & South America Property Awards. The project is worth USD 250 million.
  • Assisting trusts Fideicomiso Financiero Tierras Irrigadas I y II, which raised a capital investment of USD 300 million with the objective of acquiring agricultural land.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Uruguay

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What the Team is Known For

Guyer & Regules is a full-service heavyweight firm with a front-runner position in Uruguay's real estate market. The team routinely advises clients, such as investors and developers, on the structuring and financing of commercial, industrial and tourism real estate projects. The department frequently negotiates high-profile lease agreements as well as transactions in agribusiness and forestry. The firm is experienced in assisting funds and trusts with the purchase of real estate assets.

Work Highlights

  • Guyer & Regules advised +Colonia on the structuring and acquisition of approximately 515 hectares on the shores of the Rio de la Plata, and on obtaining the necessary regulatory permits for its operation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Federico Susena
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Federico Susena
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Stellar partner Federico Susena continues to advise clients on the structuring of real estate investments as well as the construction of commercial and tourism developments in Uruguay.

Federico Susena is a highly technical and trained professional. His commercial capacity and business vision stand out.

Federico Susena always demonstrates in-depth legal knowledge, which ensures that each process is handled with the highest level of professionalism.

Beatriz Spiess
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Beatriz Spiess
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Experienced partner Beatriz Spiess co-leads the firm's practice and is seen handling large-scale real estate transactions in the agribusiness sector in Uruguay. She is also sought after for her complementary knowledge of environmental law.

Beatriz Spiess is a great professional who is distinguished by her ability to address complex issues clearly and efficiently, instilling confidence and security in the client at all times.

María Fernanda González
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María Fernanda González
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Dynamic partner María Fernanda González is well placed to assist clients with rural land purchase agreements, forestry lease contracts and deed agreements.

María Fernanda González has an interesting strategic vision and is highly detail-oriented. In real estate, where there are many risk contingencies, anticipating those problems is important.

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Real Estate

Federico Susena
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Federico Susena
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Band 1
Beatriz Spiess
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Beatriz Spiess
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Band 2
María Fernanda González
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María Fernanda González
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