Banking & Finance
Uruguay
11 years ranked
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Banking & Finance and Corporate/M&A. Her practice includes advising financial institutions in all types of banking transactions, financings (local o cross-border) and foreign trade, public and private offer of securities, sovereign debt transactions, corporate M&A, compliance matters and the fintech arena. Her area of practice also includes mergers and acquisitions, having, through the years, advised the major international and national companies in relevant projects in Uruguay. She has also focused on providing advice on compliance issues, including areas such as data protection as well as anti-money laundering.
Master in Corporate Law, University of Montevideo (2004-05). Also has an LLM in Corporate Law at New York University (New York, 2005-06). Has taught Financial Law at the University of Montevideo as Assistant Professor. Worked at Cleary Gotlieb Steen & Hamilton (New York, 2006-07).
She has been recognised by prestigious international publications such as Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 for her outstanding performance in the area of financial and banking law. She has also been recognised by Chambers and Partners as “Gender Diversity Lawyer of the Year” for her involvement in gender diversity matters. In 2022 she was recognised as Woman Leader by IFLR. She has recently participated in the issuance of the world's first-ever sustainability-linked bond. This deal was awarded as Deal of the Year by IFLR in the 2023 IFLR Americas Awards. Addiitionally, she has participated in the winner deal of the 17th annual Latin Lawyer Awards.
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Skilled partner Florencia Castagnola continues to elicit impressive market commentary for her activity in banking and finance in Uruguay, particularly on banking regulatory matters.
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Florencia Castagnola is experienced at handling regulatory matters. She is an intelligent practitioner who provides quick responses and is always available.
Florencia Castagnola has great customer service and is always willing to defend her clients' interests.
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