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Juan Manuel Albacete

Latin America 2026

Guyer & Regules

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

Uruguay

18 years ranked

About

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Latin America

Practice Areas

His experience in taxation, agreements related to the public sector and financing transactions have led him to participate in an advisory capacity in the most important governmental tenders. He has further engaged in rendering tax advice in public and private bond offerings in relation to the public sector, financial and investment structuring, public law advisory services, trusts, advice to pension and investment funds, bank transactions in general and corporate restructuring and acquisitions.

Career

He is Professor of Tax Law (Grade V) and of Financial Law both at undergraduate and postgraduate level at Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de la República.

Personal

Recognised among prestigious international legal publications such as “Chambers & Partners”, “PLC Which Lawyer”, “Latin Lawyer”, “Who´s Who Legal” for his outstanding performance in Tax matters. He has been acknowledged as LACCA Approved 2024.

He has also been recognised by the prestigious international publication International Tax Review – Euromoney as well as Americas Tax Practice Leader of the Year.

- Member of the International Fiscal Association. Director of the Tax Magazine of the Institute of Tax Studies. General Secretary of the Latin-American Institute of Tax Law.

- Director of the Institute of Public Finance from UDELAR (Universidad de la República) (from 2020 up to 2021)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Tax - Uruguay

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stellar partner Juan Manuel Albacete's practice covers a wide range of tax litigation and tax consultancy mandates, including the fiscal implications of corporate and financial transactions, double taxation treaties and administrative tax claims in Uruguay. He is also well placed to advise on tax audits and related regulatory matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Juan Manuel Albacete is one of the best lawyers in the country. His deep knowledge and curiosity for delving into the client's business makes him a great reference for decision-making.
TaxChambers Latin America
Juan Manuel Albacete is the dean of Uruguayan tax law. He is the one everyone looks to for validating opinions, not only in his firm but at the national level.
TaxChambers Latin America