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Hughes & Hughes

Dispute Resolution

Latin America Guide 2026 : Uruguay

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Hughes & Hughes is widely recognized for its solid dispute resolution department.

The litigation practice involves all areas of the activity including commercial, banking, asset recovery, environmental, IP, mining, agricultural businesses, among others.

The department is well known for counting with a business oriented team, composed by leading individuals who are distinguished by all specialized publications as creative and responsible for leading cases. The team nurtures with experts in the different substantive areas of law and develops an intimate bond with clients enabling strategies aligned with their interests.

The department is regularly retained to deal with complex litigation by non-stable clients.

Clients (19)

  • AAK AARHUSKARLSHAMN LATIN AMERICA
  • AKER BIOMARINE
  • AKUO ENERGY
  • BALUMA S.A. (ENJOY PUNTA DEL ESTE)
  • BBVA URUGUAY S.A.
  • BANCO GALICIA Y BUENOS AIRES - GRUPO GALICIA
  • GRUPO UPM
  • BRITISH PETROLEUM (BP EXPLORATION LIMITED)
  • CARRASCO NOBILE S.A.
  • CIELO AZUL CEMENTOS Y CALIZAS
  • FORESTAL ORIENTAL S.A.
  • HRU S.A.
  • JEBESEN & JESSEN GMBH
  • LALIGA GROUP INTERNATIONAL S.L.
  • LOJAS RENNER S.A.
  • MABO S.L.
  • SAMIFRUIT URUGUAY S.A.
  • XL INSURANCE COMPANY S.E.
  • CORPORACION NACIONAL PARA EL DESARROLLO

Industries (15)

  • Automobile Importers
  • Oils and Fats for Food Industry
  • Fishing Industry
  • Renewable Energy
  • Paint Industry
  • Finance Companies
  • Hotels and Entertainment
  • Forestry Industry and Pulp Manufacturers
  • Energy Industry
  • Soaps and Perfumes Industry
  • Banks
  • Credit Administrators
  • Agricultural Management
  • Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology
  • Hotel Developers

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Dispute Resolution - Uruguay

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Hughes & Hughes boasts a highly regarded practice group with experience representing local and international clients in significant dispute resolution matters. The team's expertise covers civil, commercial and administrative litigation, as well as arbitration cases under ICC rules. The department is frequently retained to assist with disputes in the banking sector, advising both creditors and debtors on matters such as asset and debt recovery.
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Work Highlights

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  • Hughes & Hughes successfully represented BALUMA in a lawsuit related to breach of contract and collection of funds.

Strengths

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  • I value Hughes & Hughes' immediate responses, proactive work and how they look after the client, meaning that the answers are quick and efficient.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alfredo Taullard
    Alfredo Taullard

    Alfredo Taullard

    Strong partner and head of department Alfredo Taullard receives continued market recognition for his work advising clients on a wide range of mandates related to the dispute resolution field in Uruguay.

    • Alfredo Taullard is a lawyer with a lot of experience, with a practical and concise approach. He also has the ability to adapt to changes and new requirements.

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  • Bernardo Porras
    Bernardo Porras

    Bernardo Porras

    Adept partner Bernardo Porras is frequently sought out to represent clients in banking disputes, asset recovery actions and arbitration proceedings in Uruguay.

    • Bernardo Porras is an excellent professional with great client service.

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