About

Provided by Posadas

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. 

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Uruguay

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Posadas represented BP on its acquisition of the remaining shares in its ethanol joint venture with Bunge, taking control of the asset in a USD800 million buy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Tomás Gurméndez
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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 a lawyer with great experience, a lot of strategic vision and he is an excellent negotiator.

Working with Tomás Gurméndez is very positive due to his excellent customer service, constant availability, extensive knowledge and executive approach in the management of our affairs.

Andrés Aznarez
3
Andrés Aznarez
3
Band 3

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

Andrés Aznarez shows great dedication and speed. He has handled highly sophisticated operations with skill, showing his technical knowledge and experience in structuring and negotiating complex deals.

Gerardo Caffera Morandi
4
Gerardo Caffera Morandi
4
Band 4

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 a highly resolute and technical lawyer in the market.

Ranked Lawyers at
Posadas

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Corporate/M&A

Tomás Gurméndez
1
Tomás Gurméndez
1
Band 1
Andrés Aznarez
3
Andrés Aznarez
3
Band 3
Gerardo Caffera Morandi
4
Gerardo Caffera Morandi
4
Band 4