LAWYER PROFILE

Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga (Jr.)

Latin America 2027

Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Projects & Energy

Uruguay

8 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Uruguay

11 years ranked

Corporate/M&A

Uruguay

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga

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

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Projects & Energy - Uruguay

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.

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Corporate/M&A - Uruguay

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Key partner Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga continues to assist notable construction and banking clients with significant M&A transactions, drawing particular recognition for infrastructure-related deals, alongside a growing stream of cross-border mandates in the technology and broader corporate spheres.

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Banking & Finance - Uruguay

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga attracts praise from clients for his activity in the banking and finance field in Uruguay. He advises lenders, sponsors and corporates on financing, restructuring and concession-related mandates involving infrastructure and institutional assets.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga works with remarkable speed and effectiveness. His knowledge of the law and projects, together with his creativity in finding solutions, is outstanding.
Projects & EnergyChambers Latin America
Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga brings experience, judgement and leadership to every process. His technical expertise supports and strengthens negotiations, and he remains closely involved in every matter, demonstrating constant commitment and a deep understanding of projects.
Projects & EnergyChambers Latin America
Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga has a strong ability to align with established goals and offer solutions that lead to successful outcomes. He is skilled in negotiating with opposing parties, and leads and organises his team effectively.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga has in-depth technical and legal knowledge of finance matters. He is highly committed, as reflected in his prompt responses, and is a very valuable business partner.
Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America