Tax
Latin America Guide 2025 : Uruguay
Band 1
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Provided by Guyer & Regules
It is by far the most senior team on the market, formed by lawyers and CPAs, which allows for greater depth and breadth on tax matters. As Chambers & Partners states, “Guyer lawyers are sensible, commercial, switched-on and thorough in their approach” “The firm is always excellent in providing the services from a technical and practical perspective. They are very practical tax advisers.”
Recent highlights include:
- Advising the banks in the tax planning for the first global bond in nominal pesos issued by the Republic of Uruguay in the international market.
- Assisting Agropecuaria del Litoral SA to structure the creation of a financial trust that issued of “mixed” securities in Uruguay
- Advising Goldman Sachs in its first investment in Uruguay with the acquisition of approximately 60 per cent stake in Tienda Inglesa, one of Uruguay’s main supermarket chain.
Chambers Review
Guyer & Regules is an esteemed full-service firm with a market-leading tax practice. The department is regularly sought after by a multinational client base to handle tax planning, double taxation treaties and tax litigation. Its noted team of practitioners provides counsel on tax-efficient structures for corporate transactions, social security mandates and compliance. The team boasts additional expertise advising technology companies on the tax treatment of products. The firm represents an impressive portfolio of domestic and international clients.
Work Highlights
- Guyer & Regules assisted the Uruguayan government's Chamber of Information Technology in the drafting of an approved law that creates tax incentives for companies to employ non-residents in the tech and software areas who decide to move to and work in Uruguay.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Guyer & Regules's large and seasoned team embodies a culture of service which allows them to give an unparalleled service. It is a privilege to count on such experienced and professional advisers."
"Guyer & Regules' team has demonstrated a serious level of responsibility and commitment to ensure that the work achieves the highest level of professionalism."
"Guyer & Regules's large and seasoned team embodies a culture of service which allows them to give an unparalleled service. It is a privilege to count on such experienced and professional advisers."
"Guyer & Regules' team has demonstrated a serious level of responsibility and commitment to ensure that the work achieves the highest level of professionalism."
Notable Practitioners
Stellar partner Juan Manuel Albacete's practice covers a wide range of tax litigation and tax consultancy mandates, including the fiscal implications of corporate and financial transactions, double taxation treaties and administrative tax claims in Uruguay. He is also well placed to advise on tax audits and related regulatory matters.
"Juan Manuel Albacete is an excellent professional with extensive technical knowledge."
"Juan Manuel Albacete is a professional of excellence, with vision and experience in taxes."
Associate-to-watch Marcelo Marchetti breaks into the ranking table this year after amassing feedback from clients for his tax regulatory and technical knowledge.
"Marcelo Marchetti is very responsive and I would like to highlight how intelligent and creative he is in finding solutions."
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