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Posadas

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2027 : Uruguay

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The firm has a well-established and highly reputed Corporate and M&A team, which has handled some of the most relevant transactions in recent years in a wide range of industries. it also assists local and foreign clients in regular commercial and corporate advice. The combined approach from legal, accounting and tax advisory allows the firm to provide corporate clients with a comprehensive assistance. 

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Corporate/M&A - Uruguay

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 department also has particular expertise in competition clearance processes and post-closing regulatory issues arising from M&A transactions. The law firm frequently assists a range of notable clients from the food, agribusiness, logistics and manufacturing industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Posadas advised Rocktree on the Uruguayan aspects of its acquisition of Atria Soluciones Logísticas from Southern Cross.

Strengths

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  • The Posadas team combines in-depth knowledge of the Uruguayan regulatory framework with a strong problem-solving orientation, allowing transactions to proceed with clarity and efficiency.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Tomás Gurméndez
    Tomás Gurméndez

    Tomás Gurméndez

    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 is best known for leading complex cross-border acquisitions, disposals and strategic investments across logistics, retail and infrastructure, while maintaining a notable complementary practice advising on renewable energy transactions and assets.

    • Tomás Gurméndez is a truly brilliant lawyer, with a great ability to negotiate complex issues and very strong technical expertise.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

    • Tomás Gurméndez's experience ensures that our enquiries are always addressed efficiently. His expertise in the field means that his contributions are consistently relevant and valuable in resolving important operational issues.

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  • Andrés Aznarez
    Andrés Aznarez

    Andrés Aznarez

    Significant partner Andrés Aznarez is highly commended for his thorough due diligence in cross-border M&A deals. He is particularly noted for complex financial services transactions, with further strength handling healthcare and fintech acquisitions.

    • Andrés Aznarez is a trusted adviser, and I can count on him at any time. He has a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, supported by his technical expertise and excellent commercial understanding of transactions.

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  • Gerardo Caffera Morandi
    Gerardo Caffera Morandi

    Gerardo Caffera Morandi

    Partner Gerardo Caffera Morandi advises clients on matters concerning corporate governance and commercial agreements in Uruguay. He is particularly recognised for ongoing corporate advisory work, with complementary experience supporting transactions in the pharmaceutical and agribusiness sectors.

    • Gerardo Caffera Morandi is the lawyer we consult when complex corporate and M&A issues arise. He has a strong command of the Uruguayan legal system and consistently provides clear, effective guidance.

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  • Lucía Carbajal
    Lucía Carbajal

    Lucía Carbajal

    Up-and-coming partner Lucía Carbajal is well regarded in the Uruguayan corporate and M&A space, particularly for cross-border acquisitions and disposals, with additional experience advising major corporates on strategic commercial and governance matters.

    • Lucía Carbajal stands out for her strong technical expertise and ability to navigate complex corporate matters effectively. She combines sound legal judgement with a keen understanding of business considerations.

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  • Martina Reyes
    Martina Reyes

    Martina Reyes

    Associate-to-watch Martina Reyes enjoys significant market recognition, particularly for cross-border M&A transactions spanning financial services, logistics and retail, with additional exposure to energy-sector acquisitions.

    • Martina Reyes has exceptional legal judgement, impeccable attention to detail and an unusual ability to absorb complex information and transform it into clear, structured and actionable analysis.

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