Latin America Guide 2026 : Uruguay
Ranked Individual
Provided by Hughes & Hughes
The firm has provided advice to all types of projects for the development of energy resources in our country.
In particular, we have provided significant assistance to projects for the development of renewable energy, gas pipelines, wind farms, photovoltaics power , the construction of a power plant based on combined-cycled-gas-turbine generated energy, and other infrastructure works related to the transportation of gas supply.
The firm has also advised clients on the exploration of oil resources within the Uruguayan maritime boundaries, having significant experience in the upstream sector.
In wind and photovoltaic projects we have advised sponsors, lenders, and bank agents in the various phases of these projects. We also have significant experience advising contractors and subcontractors involved in major renewable energy projects developed in Uruguay.
Hughes & Hughes is included in the Guide of Participants in Wind Power Energy in Uruguay created by the Wind Power Energy Program of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM), through the Energy and Nuclear Technology Division (http://www.energiaeolica.gub.uy).
Provided by Chambers
Hughes & Hughes offers a solid projects and energy practice with significant activity handling pulp mill projects, as well as experience advising concessionaires on PPP projects in the transport, education and renewable energy sectors in Uruguay. The team is also well placed to handle regulatory power issues, power purchase agreements and public tenders for transmission lines.
Provided by Chambers
Hughes & Hughes acted as UPM Kymmene Corporation's main legal advisor during the whole process of building a 2.1 million tonne greenfield eucalyptus pulp mill near Paso de los Toros, in central Uruguay.
Provided by Chambers
Hughes & Hughes is consistently solid when handling issues during projects that are complex and involve many actors, always with distinctive or innovative factors.
Provided by Chambers
Respected co-head of department Mariana Estrade possesses a well-established practice in the projects and energy arena in Uruguay. Market commentators highlight her expertise in project finance restructuring.
Mariana Estrade is characterised by her professional solidity and responsiveness. She is an outstanding professional who always seeks an efficient solution and achieves the desired results.
Head of Projects & Energy
Provided by Hughes & Hughes
Héctor Ferreira
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