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Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga (Jr.)

Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga (Jr.)

Latin America 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

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Latin America

Practice Areas

Energy

Infrastructure and PPP

Mergers and Acquisitions

Project Finance

Career

Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga (Jr) is a Partner at Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga.

He is a member of the Project Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Law practice groups.

Fernando’s focus is on project financings, particularly in the renewable energy and transport infrastructure sectors. He has advised in relation to project financings and refinancings of wind and solar plants, as well as of Public-Private Partnerships for highway, railway and social infrastructure projects.

He also focuses on mergers and acquisitions, particularly in relation to infrastructure projects, but also in the natural resources’ sector.

His practice also includes Corporate law advice to local and multinational clients that span several industries. He teaches “Project Financing Course” at Business Law Master’s Degree of the University of Montevideo.

Related to their prior and present employment:

Partner, Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga, 2017–present.

Counsel, Organization of American States, International Law Department, Washington D.C., 2009–2010.

Professional Memberships

“IV Conference of Central Bank Law” – Panelist on Infrastructure Project Finance by means of securities with special emphasis on PPP Projects, 2015

Publications

“Project Finance in Uruguay” – Latinlawyer, 2012, 2013, 2014

“Mergers & Acquisitions in Uruguay” – Mergers Review, 2012-2013

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Projects & Energy - Uruguay

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Head of department Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga garners extensive praise from commentators for his leading position in the projects and energy market in Uruguay.

Corporate/M&A - Uruguay

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Key partner Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga continues to assist notable construction and banking clients with a range of corporate transactions in Uruguay.

Banking & Finance - Uruguay

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga attracts praise from clients for his activity in the banking and finance field in Uruguay, with a focus on project finance.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga is a terrific professional with great experience and knowledge in the projects field, as well as an availability and closeness that make him stand out.

    Projects & EnergyChambers Latin America
  • Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga is an exceptional attorney who immediately understands any problem that might arise. He has a great capacity for analysis and an excellent commercial outlook.

    Projects & EnergyChambers Latin America
  • Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga has a high capacity for analysis, which allows him to immediately understand the problems that arise.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
  • Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga has strong command over the local laws and he has worked well on the matters handled.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga (15)

Uruguay

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