Labour & Employment
Uruguay
11 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Matías Pérez del Castillo
Latin America 2026
Ranked in 3 practice areas
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About
Provided by Pérez del Castillo & Asociados
Latin America
Practice Areas
He is a reference in Uruguayan legal services.
His practice includes advice to national and multinational companies that operate in Uruguay, in three main areas: labour & employment, corporate-M&A, and dispute resolution.
In labour matters, he advises companies in matters of special complexity with a focus on the successful execution of business and the prevention and resolution of conflicts.
In corporate matters, he excels on commercial contracting, mergers & acquisitions and in business structuring.
In Dispute Resolution, he leads judicial disputes, also representing clients in extrajudicial negotiations and arbitrations.
Career
Extensive experience working in national and international law firms. Professor at the University of Montevideo and at its Business School.
Director and founding partner of Pérez del Castillo & Asociados since 2012, leading the development of the firm to become a top full services firm in Uruguay.
Professional Memberships
Uruguayan Bar Asociation.
Uruguayan Association of Labour Law and Social Security.
Publications
Speaker at corporate and academic events on business law topics.
Author and coauthor of various books: “Practical Handbook of Labor Standards”, “Telework in Uruguay”, “Liability in Collective Labor Relations”, “Companies and Trade Unions”, “Labor Processes”, “Disruption, Shared Economy and Law”, “Safety and Health Regulations at Work”,
“Collective Labor Law”.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Latin America
Labour & Employment - Uruguay
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Corporate/M&A - Uruguay
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Highly respected partner Matías Pérez del Castillo amasses a wealth of client praise for his support, offering investment advice, drafting contracts and assisting with M&A transactions in Uruguay.
Dispute Resolution - Uruguay
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Head of department at Pérez del Castillo & Asociados, Matías Pérez del Castillo, is recognised by clients in the Uruguayan market for his activity in the dispute resolution sphere.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Matías Pérez del Castillo is an excellent professional who is always one step ahead in anticipating our needs. He provides quick responses and knows the legal world of labour like no one else.
Labour & EmploymentChambers Latin AmericaMatías Pérez del Castillo is a benchmark in labour law. He is an exceptional lawyer who is solid, practical and creative while maintaining an ethic worthy of applause.
Labour & EmploymentChambers Latin AmericaMatías Pérez del Castillo is a lawyer with deep technical and business knowledge. His empathy has managed to bring opposing parties together on complex issues and find valuable solutions.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin AmericaMatías Pérez del Castillo is a great professional, who gives us enormous peace of mind and sense of security with his advice.
Dispute ResolutionChambers Latin America
Ranked Individuals at Pérez del Castillo & Asociados (11)
Uruguay
Matías Pérez del Castillo
Corporate/M&A
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Miguel Casanova
Corporate/M&A
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Gonzalo Trapp
Corporate/M&A
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Dispute Resolution
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Santiago Pérez del Castillo
Labour & Employment
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Head of Labour & Employment
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Felipe Lasarte
Labour & Employment
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Florencia Di Segni
Labour & Employment
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Ileana Borbonet
Labour & Employment
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Gustavo Di Genio
Real Estate
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Soledad Echevarría
Real Estate
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Articles, Highlights and Press Releases
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