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Guyer & Regules

Tax

Latin America Guide 2027 : Uruguay

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Guyer & Regules

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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.

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Tax - Uruguay

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Guyer & Regules is an esteemed full-service firm with a market-leading tax practice in Uruguay. 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 law firm represents an impressive portfolio of domestic and international clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Guyer & Regules represented the National Chambers of Industries in negotiations with the government to secure tax benefits for Plan Vale, a USD50 million nationwide initiative for the sustainable management and recovery of single-use beverage containers in Uruguay.

Strengths

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  • Guyer & Regules' tax team is technically outstanding. Its key differentiators are its pragmatism, agility in understanding business needs and ability to provide a holistic perspective aligned with our business objectives.

    Tax respondentLatin America

  • Guyer & Regules' professionalism and depth of legal knowledge distinguish the firm in the market. The multidisciplinary team brings together highly capable professionals, and its close understanding of clients and their businesses enables it to fully grasp the issues at hand and develop effective solutions and strategies.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Juan Manuel Albacete
    Juan Manuel Albacete

    Juan Manuel Albacete

    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 a leading lawyer in his field, with a deep understanding of the law. He combines outstanding technical expertise with a highly approachable manner, taking the time to understand every detail of the client's business and developing effective strategies tailored to their objectives.

      Tax respondentLatin America

    • Juan Manuel Albacete's experience and knowledge are unmatched, and his contributions are invaluable. You learn a great deal from him.

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  • Marcelo Marchetti
    Marcelo Marchetti

    Marcelo Marchetti

    Up-and-coming partner Marcelo Marchetti continues to amass positive feedback from clients, who praise his tax regulatory and technical knowledge.

    • Marcelo Marchetti brings broad legal expertise that goes beyond tax matters. He is consistently available to provide expert advice on complex issues, offering thorough analysis, clear answers and creative solutions.

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