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Key partners: Tomas Guerrero, Fernando de Posadas, Gerardo Caffera, Tomas Gurmendez

Posadas Corporate and M&A team is one of the largest and most experienced teams in Uruguay and is, without a doubt, a top-tier practice, having handled the biggest and most sophisticated M&A and FDI projects in the country. 

The Corporate M&A department at Posadas has participated in several of the largest matters in Uruguay in the following sectors of activity: foreign direct investments, forestry, energy and infrastructure, and technology.

At Posadas, we have a unique combination of Professionals holding Master’s degrees in Corporate and Business Law from the most renowned universities in the USA, Europe or Uruguay, and professionals holding well-recognized academic positions in prestigious Uruguayan universities, something that is not so common in Uruguay.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Uruguay

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Posadas possesses a highly regarded corporate department boasting significant transactional and advisory experience in Uruguay. The team is particularly skilled in handling foreign direct investment matters for clients across the Southern Cone, including major cross-border acquisitions and divestitures. The firm frequently assists a range of notable clients from the food, agriculture and forestry, and manufacturing industries.

Strengths

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Posadas's team is dedicated and boasts lawyers with different specialties. Their responsiveness is very fast and they bring business opportunities to us.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Tomás Gurméndez
1
Tomás Gurméndez
1
Band 1

Distinguished partner Tomás Gurméndez is routinely sought after by key multinational clients for his sophisticated handling and negotiation of M&A transactions and related procedures. He has particular experience in the Uruguayan renewable energy sector.

Tomás Gurméndez is an extremely talented and sophisticated lawyer.

Tomás Gurméndez is a very recommendable attorney. He is very knowledgeable and responsive.

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Andrés Aznarez
5
Andrés Aznarez
5
Band 5

Well-regarded partner Andrés Aznarez comes highly commended by interviewees for his thorough due diligence in cross-border M&A deals.

Andrés Aznarez is very knowledgeable, responsive, pro-deal and creative. He is also experienced in cross-border matters.

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Gerardo Caffera Morandi
5
Gerardo Caffera Morandi
5
Band 5

Partner Gerardo Caffera Morandi is endorsed by interviewees for his advice on matters concerning corporate governance and commercial agreements in Uruguay.

Gerardo Caffera Morandi is among the most knowledgeable lawyers we have worked with.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Posadas

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Corporate/M&A
Tomás Gurméndez
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Tomás Gurméndez
1
Band 1
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Andrés Aznarez
5
Andrés Aznarez
5
Band 5
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Gerardo Caffera Morandi
5
Gerardo Caffera Morandi
5
Band 5
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Clients

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AB Inbev

ABB

Advent International

Audi

BNP Paribas

BTG Pactual

Banco Santander

Banco Santander

Brookfield Asset Management

CSI Ciemsa

Cargill

Christophersen

Conaprole

Cubico Sustainable Investments

GreenWood Resources

Liberty Mutual

Lumin

Montes del Plata S.A.

PedidosYa

Renault

The Carlyle Group

The Coca Cola Company

Ventus Energia

Vivendi

Volkswagen

Votorantim Cimentos

Industries

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agribusiness

automotive

construction

consumer goods

energy and infrastructure

financial

forestry

investment funds

technology