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Posadas

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Uruguay

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Posadas represents some of the major multinational banks operating in Uruguay, having vast experience in transactional deals such as secured and syndicated lending, structured finance, and project finance, as well as in complex regulatory issues. It also represents multilateral institutions in their lending activity in Uruguay.

Finally, Posadas has in-depth regulatory knowledge and transactional experience in the banking and payment sector in Uruguay and has counseled financial and payment institutions in many of the most important cases in the country.

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Banking & Finance - Uruguay

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Posadas is a multi-talented firm with a well-experienced bench of lawyers representing key market players in banking and finance mandates in Uruguay. The department's client roster features prominent international and domestic banks, as well as multilateral institutions and state entities. The team regularly advises on fintech matters and the financing of major infrastructure and energy projects. Posadas also provides legal counsel across a wide range of lending structures and corporate finance transactions, while being well placed to assist clients with regulatory obligations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Posadas advised Mastercard International on banking and finance matters in Uruguay, including agreements with financial services providers and matters relating to the provision of cross-border payment services.

Strengths

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  • The Posadas team listens to its clients' needs and understands their business, enhancing the quality of its advice. The team demonstrates deep banking and finance expertise, remains highly accessible and takes a practical, proactive approach to resolving issues effectively.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Tomás Gurméndez
    Tomás Gurméndez

    Tomás Gurméndez

    Dynamic partner Tomás Gurméndez offers distinguished expertise in advising multilateral lenders on structured lending and the financing of large-scale infrastructure projects in Uruguay, with additional capabilities in banking regulation and capital markets transactions.

    • Tomás Gurméndez is a recognised lawyer in the region. He is a skilled negotiator with extensive technical expertise in banking and finance matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Andrés Aznarez
    Andrés Aznarez

    Andrés Aznarez

    Solid partner Andrés Aznarez demonstrates experience advising on banking and finance mandates in Uruguay. He is particularly recognised for advising banks, investment firms and other regulated financial institutions on regulatory matters and licensing issues.

    • Andrés Aznarez stands out not only for his technical expertise in complex banking and finance matters, but also for his market knowledge, his close client relationships and his ongoing commitment to meeting clients' needs and expectations.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Victoria Garabato
    Victoria Garabato

    Victoria Garabato

    Strong partner Victoria Garabato boasts significant experience advising clients on financial and PPP mandates in Uruguay. She is active in infrastructure financing matters and cross-border financial transactions.

    • Victoria Garabato is a solid banking and finance lawyer who is attentive and readily available to address any questions. She demonstrates sound commercial judgement and a client-focused approach.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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  • Martina Reyes
    Martina Reyes

    Martina Reyes

    Associate-to-watch Martina Reyes enjoys recognition from market onlookers for her significance in the Uruguayan banking and finance space. She is particularly noted for her work on cross-border financings and banking transactions, with further expertise in financial services regulatory matters.

    • Martina Reyes is highly technical, precise and sophisticated in banking and finance matters. She has a strong understanding of the commercial issues involved and provides well-considered, practical advice.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
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