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Federico Piano

Federico Piano

Latin America 2027

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Latin America

Practice Areas

Federico works in the Corporate & Banking Department, with a focus on project finance, infrastructure projects (PPP) and capital markets. He regularly assists underwriters in international issuances of public debt by the Uruguayan government. He also acts as counsel for HSBC in their day-to-day operations in Uruguay.

Career

Federico Piano, lawyer, has obtained his law degree from Universidad de Montevideo. He has completed a Master Course in Corporate Law at Universidad de Montevideo and a Foreign Exchange Student Program at the University of Minnesota Law School in 2006.

He worked at Shearman & Sterling, New York, USA (September 2014 – March 2016).

Publications

• “Amendment, Re-negotiation, assignment and subcontracting in PPP Contracts”, in “Comentarios a la Ley de Participación Público Privada, Universidad de Montevideo, 2012.

• “Opossition of creditors in the event of capital reduction in open held corporations”, in “Evaluación de la Ley de Sociedades Comerciales a los 20 años de su Promulgación”, 2009, FCU.

• “Amendment of article 86 of Lay N° 16.060” (co-author), in “Evaluación de la Ley de Sociedades Comerciales a los 20 años de su Promulgación”, 2009, FCU.

Personal

In 2012 he was awarded with the Alberto Lasheras-Shine Scholarship granted by the International Bar Association.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Projects & Energy - Uruguay

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Partner Federico Piano boasts notable skills in the Uruguayan projects and energy arena, amassing praise from commentators for his handling of regulatory matters.

Banking & Finance - Uruguay

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Federico Piano enjoys strong recognition from both clients and peers for his work in Uruguay's banking and finance sector. He is recognised for advising lenders and financial institutions on syndicated lending, leveraged finance, refinancing and sovereign debt transactions.

Strengths

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  • Federico Piano stands out for his pragmatism and in-depth expertise when responding to enquiries. He demonstrates strong commercial acumen while maintaining a clear focus on identifying and managing legal risks.

    Projects & EnergyChambers Latin America
  • Federico Piano is a solid banking and finance lawyer. He maintains close relationships with his clients, demonstrates excellent technical expertise and is flexible in accommodating their needs.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America

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